The Phoenix Splash - Who Did It Best?

#2 Neville

Neville’s aerial acrobatics were the stuff of legend. The man could fly around and hit so many impressive high-flying moves it’s a wonder that WWE misused him to the degree they did. Yet while most of the attention seems to be given to his Red Arrow corkscrew shooting star press, Neville hit a damn fine Phoenix Splash as well.

Neville had this amazing ability to tuck in his body and complete so many body rotations in such a short amount of time. Furthermore, Neville tended to hit his Phoenix Splash from the second rope and not the top rope. In other words, he had less time and elevation to work with, yet still tended to hit the move perfectly and give his landing the illusion of extra impact.

The only reason he doesn’t rank higher here is because he used the Phoenix Splash as a rare secondary move and not as a finisher. As such, using it for a throwaway 2-count diminishes its power, which isn’t what you want out of a big move like this.