5 most overused moves in AEW

#2. AEW's various versions of the Canadian Destroyer is taking away the move's impact

A move as widely used as the superkick in AEW, the Canadian Destroyer, should be one of the most protected moves in the ring. Like many finishers on this list, it's a devastating maneuver that looks like it could knock out any wrestler.

First pioneered by Petey Williams, the Destroyer is as flashy as it is devastating. In AEW, however, numerous wrestlers have frequently used the Canadian Destroyer as a signature move rather than a finisher.

It should be seen as a powerful maneuver to close any match, whether it's being used by Rey Fenix or Dustin Rhodes. Instead, fans have seen the Destroyer and its numerous variations used to anti-climactic effect time and time again.

#1. The Cross Rhodes is a shadow of its former self

It's hard to remember a time when The Cross Rhodes used to pin Cody's opponents. Over the years, every wrestler seems to kick out of the move at two. It speaks volumes on how overly-used the move has become that the star has hit it at least twice every match to win.

Back in his WWE days, when Cody hit The Cross Rhodes, it was a guaranteed victory. Nowadays, opponent after opponent kicks out of it, severely undermining its impact and The American Nightmare himself.

As the company's executive vice president, one might think Cody would be more protective of his finisher. But as seen in his matches, the reality couldn't be further from the truth.