6 Finishers that are a perfect fit for the wrestlers

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#2 The People's Elbow - The Rock

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If any move proves that the strength of the move has nothing to do with how over it is and how suitable it is, no move personifies that more than the Rock and the People's Elbow. The move was basically an elbow drop, with a whole lot of theatrics added in to make it look bigger.

Triple H told the story not long ago how the Rock came up with the move and started using it at House Shows to try and make other wrestlers break character and laugh. This escalated when Mick Foley dared the Rock to use the move on TV and it got over with the crowd both in the arena and with the TV audience.

Over the years the developed more and more flourishes. Starting with the Rock slowly removing his elbow pad, hitting the ropes before coming to a complete stop and then hitting his prone opponent almost without fail. Despite the move being called "the hokiest looking move ever" by Triple H, the finisher got over with the audience and matched the Rock's incredible level of charisma.

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Edited by Vikshith R
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