5 retired finishing moves current WWE stars need to use right now

Braun Strowman
Braun Strowman

#3 The Jackknife Powerbomb

Kevin Nash uses the Jackknife Powerbomb
Kevin Nash uses the Jackknife Powerbomb

The Powerbomb has become a common move in pro wrestling, and has gone from strictly a finishing maneuver to something used mid-match which might only yield a two-count.

During his heyday in pro wrestling, Kevin Nash, aka Diesel, utilized The Jackknife Powerbomb, a souped-up version of the powerbomb which saw Nash release his opponent at the height of the powerbomb lift in order to throw them forward and down.

The move was most impressive looking given Nash's size, and current WWE big men could benefit from dusting off the move and using it as a finisher.

WWE SmackDown Live star Kevin Owens previously used the pop-up powerbomb as his finisher, but with KO now using the Stunner more often than the pop-up, it would be a good time for another star to utilize the brutal piece of offense.

As for who could use the move, a number of talents come to mind, in particular, Luke Gallows. Physically, Gallows is reminiscent of Kevin Nash, as the two are very tall, and the Good Brother could do the Jackknife justice with his extreme height. Other names who could use the move are Bobby Lashley and perhaps a returning Harper.

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