10 WWE finishing manoeuvres that generated the loudest Pops

The Rock getting ready for a people's elbow!
The Rock getting ready for a people's elbow!

#6 Sweet Chin Music

Ric Flair eating a Sweet Chin Music!
Ric Flair eating a Sweet Chin Music!

The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels had been using a superkick as his finishing move for several years before the crowd caught up with the hype. In fact, Michaels would often use the superkick as a set up for a side suplex.

Around 1995, the Sweet Chin Music was starting to catch on with fans. Michaels took advantage of this. Soon he was pumping up the crowd by stomping his foot before he performed the manoeuvre. It was great showmanship on the part of Shawn Michaels.


#5 RKO

RKO Outta Nowhere!
RKO Outta Nowhere!

The RKO is a manoeuvre currently performed by WWE superstar Randy Orton. RKO is the initials of Randy (Keith) Orton. It also stands for Randy Knock Out.

The RKO is a flashier version of Diamond Dallas Page's Diamond Cutter. Rather than just dropping, as Page did, Randy adds more flair. Orton jumps high and floats there.

The move is effective and can be pulled out of nowhere. It has led Orton to several WWE World Heavyweight Championships. It is the single most famous finishing wrestling move in the WWE today.

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