The Burning Hammer - Who Did It Best?

#2 Kyoko Inoue

Inoue is the equivalent of a Japanese female Vader

Kyoko Inoue is one of the greatest women’s wrestlers ever, and is also one of the most innovative. During her career, she created two great moves. The first was the Niagara Driver, which is now known as that sitout Crucifix Powerbomb that Roman Reigns sometimes uses.

The second was the Victoria Driver, which is the precursor to the Burning Hammer that we know today.

Inoue’s version is a bit different from a standard Burning Hammer. Instead of dropping her opponent by holding them upside down, Inoue simply fell to her side while her opponent did a sit-up while still on her shoulders. When her opponents land, they fall almost in a Powerbomb position instead of straight on the top of their heads.

So while it doesn’t look as painful as the true Burning Hammer, it’s still an incredible finisher nevertheless.