10 Best Clotheslines in Pro Wrestling

#7 Road Warrior Animal

Road Warrior Animal was one of the most feared men in pro wrestling.

Way back in the day, in the late 1970s/early 1980s, a certain pair of bodybuilders/bouncers became involved in the pro wrestling industry. They dubbed themselves the Road Warriors and dressed like an outlaw biker gang.

Then, the Mel Gibson blockbuster The Road Warrior debuted in theaters, and completely changed the look of the tag team. Now they emulated the post-apocalyptic characters in the film, with wild hairstyles and face paint.

Road Warrior Animal was known as the 'power' wrestler of the tandem, though to be honest Hawk was probably just as strong.

When Road Warrior Animal made forays into singles wrestling, he relied on two finishers. One was a power slam, and the other was a devastating clothesline.

What made Animal's clothesline so special is his pure size and power. A three hundred pound weight lifting machine can deliver a great deal more impact than your average wrestler.

In fact, his clotheslines were so brutal that some enhancement talent left the arena rather than face him!