5 more AEW stars who need a new finisher

#2. AEW star CM Punk - GTS

CM Punk's AEW comeback has been well-received so far. When he finally pulled off his iconic GTS finisher for the first time in seven years, the crowd roared with approval. Fans already recognize most of Punk's move-sets such as the GTS, Anaconda Vise and Diving Elbow. It has served him well in the past and helped him to multiple WWE championships in the past.

So why fix something that's not broken? The answer is simple: reinvention. Punk should look no further than Chris Jericho, who debuted a new finisher in the Judas Effect when he first appeared in AEW. Jericho was smart enough to do that as he knew it would help to evolve his persona even further in the new environment.

As one of the best in-ring technicians in the business, Punk would have no problem adding a new weapon to his arsenal. Previously he used the Pepsi Plunge during his time in the independents, which was a Pedigree from the top rope. It would be interesting to dust off that finisher during special occasions in big matches. He could also use the F5 as a nod to another former rival, John Cena.

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#1. AEW champion Hangman Page - Buckshot Lariat

AEW champion Hangman Page has one of the coolest finishers in the business. The Buckshot Lariat, a flip from the apron into a clothesline, is a cool visual, especially if his opponents get turned inside out. While we are not campaigning to remove the finisher completely, it seems like it will be a difficult move to pull off the older Page gets.

It's hard to imagine the Cowboy trying to flip his way to end of matches when he is in his late 40s or early 50s. He could probably take a page from his recent rival, Bryan Danielson, who has found numerous ways to end a match without using the same offense. One thing Hangman doesn't have is a submission is his armory. Perhaps he could pay homage to one of the best world champions in history, Bret Hart, by adopting the Sharpshooter as an additional finisher.