The Splash is one of the breathtaking maneuvers in professional wrestling. There are different types of Splashes that wrestlers perform. The Frog Splash, 630 Splash, and 450 Splash are some commonly used and visually captivating Splashes in wrestling. Whether in WWE or any other promotion, these Splashes are often performed as finishers or special moves.
The 450 Splash is used by various high-flying wrestlers. After reaching the top rope of the turnbuckle, a wrestler spins 450 degrees in mid-air. The attacking wrestler generally lands on the chest of their opponent to complete the maneuver.
10 Kalisto
Similar to Rey Mysterio, Kalisto possessed a similar wrestling style with his high-flying abilities. In his eight-year-long WWE career, Kalisto enjoyed a fair share of success, winning the United States Championship twice and the Cruiserweight Championship once. He was also part of the Lucha House Party.
Being a Cruiserweight, he was agile and had many moves in his arsenal, including his picturesque 450 Splash. He used it often during his matches in WWE.
9 Neville/ Pac
Before being known as Pac in AEW, he was known as Neville in WWE. With his incredible agility, he was certainly one of the best high-flyers in WWE. He was a former NXT Champion as well as a two-time Cruiserweight Champion.
Neville was one of the best wrestlers to use the 450 Splash. His 450 Splash against Dolph Ziggler on Raw was certainly one of the best 450 Splashes he hit. After walking on the barricade, he connected with the move while Ziggler was on the floor, which looked agonizing for both men. As Pac in AEW, he seldom uses the 450 Splash.
8 Kevin Owens
450 Splash is generally used by cruiserweight or lightweight wrestlers, but it can be more impressive if a heavyweight wrestler uses it. Kevin Owens is one such heavyweight wrestler, who, despite being a big man, can use 450 Splash effortlessly, making him one of the best wrestlers to pull off the move.
As Kevin Steen, he would use the 450 Splash frequently in the independent circuit. But in WWE, he uses the Frog Splash more.
7 Rob Van Dam
Being one of the greatest high flyers in professional wrestling history, it shouldn't be surprising that Rob Van Dam used the 450 Splash during his matches. While he is known for his Frog Splash, which he uses as a finisher, he can equally deliver a great 450 Splash, given his athleticism in the ring.
Rob Van Dam used the 450 Splash quite a lot during his time in TNA, where he was a TNA World Heavyweight Champion once in his career.
6 Jeff Hardy
Jeff Hardy is one of the most popular high-flyers in professional wrestling who has created a perennial legacy, both in WWE and TNA. The one half of the Hardy Boyz is a former TNA World Champion as well as WWE Champion.
With his ability to take huge risks, Jeff Hardy has showcased many jaw-dropping moves. While his Swanton Bomb and Twist of Fate are quite popular, he is proficient while using the 450 Splash. He would specifically use this move in his younger days.
5 AJ Styles
Regarded as the greatest wrestler of this generation, AJ Styles has had many incredible matches over the years. The two-time TNA World Champion and the two-time WWE Champion is still going strong in his 40s.
The Phenomenal One has many impactful moves in his arsenal and being a high flyer, AJ Styles also uses the 450 Splash during his matches. Instead of top turnbuckle, Styles usually performs the move using the ring ropes.
4 Paul London
Paul London earned a name for himself by performing high-risk offensive moves. Following his run in ROH, London wrestled in WWE for a few years. He won the Tag Team Titles three times. But as a Cruiserweight, he also won the Cruiserweight Title once.
Among his high-flying moves, the 450 Splash was one. He would use the 450 Splash in most of his matches, and he always did it effortlessly.
3 Mustafa Ali
Mustafa Ali has been an integral part of WWE for the past few years. He has wrestled for Raw and SmackDown, as well as 205 Live as a Cruiserweight. He was also the leader of the group, Retribution.
Even though Ali is yet to win a title in WWE, there is no question about his dexterity in the squared circle. Being a Cruiserweight, he moves swiftly between the ropes, and he is capable of pulling off some high-risk moves. Ali uses the 450 Splash in most of his matches. His perfect execution of the move makes him one of the best wrestlers to use it.
2 Austin Aries
Austin Aries is a wrestler who has made his presence felt in various top promotions, including WWE. He was a primary name in TNA, where he won the TNA World Championship and ended up becoming a Grand Slam Champion. During his time in WWE, he wrestled in NXT as well as 205 Live.
In different promotions, Aries used moves like Missile Dropkick, Discuss Elbow Snap, IED, and many more. But his 450 Splash from the top turnbuckle was always impeccable.
1 Justin Gabriel
Justin Gabriel was a world travelled wrestler who wrestled in WWE for a few years. The South African Superstar was a Nexus member and a former three-time Tag Team Champion. Besides WWE, he wrestled in TNA, ROH, and Lucha Underground, and many other promotions all over the world.
Gabriel was a remarkable high-flyer, and he was certainly one of the best wrestlers to execute the 450 Splash. He was so good at it that he used it as his finisher.