10 WWE Superstars who have shared the same finisher

The Stunner was pioneered by Stone Cold Steve Austin and Kevin Owens continues to carry that legacy
The Stunner was pioneered by Stone Cold Steve Austin and Kevin Owens continues to carry that legacy

The finisher is the most important weapon in any wrestler's arsenal. Over the years, the WWE Universe has seen legends execute finishers to overcome opponents.

Some of the most famous finishers have been The Stunner by Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Pedigree by Triple H, The Rock Bottom by The Rock, Sweet Chin Music by Shawn Michaels, The Mandible Claw by Mick Foley, and, to top the list, The Tombstone by The Undertaker.

In a similar mold, other superstars have sought inspiration from these legendary finishing moves and have added them to their repertoire. In this article, we look at ten WWE Superstars who have shared the same finishers:


#5. WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley and Former WWE Universal Champion 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt (Mandible Claw)

The Mandible Claw is one of the most destructive finishers of all time in WWE. This submission maneuver causes immense pain to the opponent, making him pass out at times.

The finisher was popularized by WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley in the 90s in his Mankind gimmick as he annihilated a host of opponents. In more recent times, former WWE Superstar 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt has used it to good effect in overcoming his opponents.

Interestingly, The Fiend used the Mandible Claw on Foley on the July 22 episode of RAW in 2019. The Hall of Famer fell prey to the move, a moment remembered by fans to date.


#4. Former WWE Superstars CM Punk and Hideo Itami (GTS)

GTS (Go-To-Sleep) is a finisher used to great effect by former WWE Superstar CM Punk.

Punk, now an AEW star, destroyed several superstars with this move en route to the top during his WWE tenure. In a similar vein, Hideo Itami aka Kenta used this finisher during his WWE NXT and 205 Live tenure from 2014 to 2019.

The finisher was certainly one for the ages, generating a tremendous ovation from fans.

#3. WWE Hall of Famer Kane and WWE Legend The Undertaker (Tombstone)

The Tombstone is undoubtedly one of the most iconic finishers in WWE. The two superstars who've used it have also been legendary: The Undertaker and Kane.

The kayfabe brothers have put countless opponents to rest with this finisher. Typically, another signature move in the Chokeslam precedes The Tombstone, which signals the start of the end of every opponent.

Greats like Triple H, The Rock, Stone Cold, John Cena, and Shawn Michaels have been wrecked by this move which haunts them even now.


#2. Fourteen-time World Champion Triple H and Former WWE Champion Seth Rollins (Pedigree)

The Pedigree is a finisher created and popularized by Triple H, one of the biggest legends in WWE.

The Game used this maneuver to conquer a host of opponents during his esteemed WWE career that spanned almost two-and-a-half decades. In 2015, Seth Rollins began using this finisher when he sided with The Authority. This came after WWE, at the time, had banned his other finisher, The Stomp.

With Triple H being a pivotal figure in The Authority, it made sense for Seth to use the move to pay homage to his idol. The Visionary subsequently resorted back to The Stomp after his storyline with The Authority ended.

#1. WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin and Former Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens (Stunner)

The Stunner has been one of the most sought-after finishers pioneered by WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin.

The Texas Rattlesnake made this finisher famous in the late 90s, which became synonymous with his anti-hero persona during the iconic Attitude Era. A host of legends have been on the receiving end of the Stone Cold Stunner with names like The Undertaker, Triple H, The Rock, and Shawn Michaels, among others.

The most famous name to be stunned by Stone Cold is the on-screen evil boss Vince McMahon. Austin and McMahon shared a rivalry that was the biggest talking point of The Attitude Era.

Recently, Kevin Owens adopted The Stunner as his finisher. The former two-time Intercontinental Champion has used the move to overcome a host of superstars on the current roster.

KO will next be in action at the upcoming Day 1 pay-per-view as he looks to become WWE Champion for the first time, possibly with another stunner which will surely be a boon for his fans.

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