The German Suplex is one of the best moves in wrestling. It looks fantastic every time it is used, causing real damage to an opponent that will always gain a great reaction from a live crowd as well. It requires a lot of power to be able to do the move, which does limit it to only certain wrestlers, but those that do use the move often stand out.

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There has been a great variety of ways people use this move, especially in terms of frequency. But out of all those who have used it, which have been the best wrestlers?

10 Akira Tozawa

Akira Tozawa German Suplex

Akira Tozawa has one of the nicest German suplexes in wrestling, which is no surprise because he's such a talented performer. He might not always be given tons of opportunities in the ring for WWE, but whenever he has, Akira has taken them.

He is an excellent striker and someone who can use his highflying ability as well, which makes his matches varied and enjoyable to watch. Hitting the German suplex is a perfect display of his considerable strength, as he slams opponents to the canvas.

9 Chad Gable

chad-gable-german-suplex

Chad Gable is a terrific wrestler who hasn't been able to consistently showcase that within WWE primarily because of how he's been booked. However, he is a great performer who can work a submission game and brings a lot of power at the same time.

His ability to mix it up with anybody, regardless of their ability is an impressive trait. His German suplexes often look amazing, showcasing amazing power when he hits the move on a variety of opponents.

8 Io Shirai

Io Shirai hitting a German suplex

It isn't often that women use the German suplex, however, Io Shirai is one that hits the move on a regular basis. Due to the fact it's not a regular move in her arsenal, whenever she hits it, Io is able to stand out amongst her peers.

Other than that, she's a truly fantastic wrestler too. Being able to hit huge highflying moves, as well as hard-hitting strikes have helped her become one of the best in-ring stars in the business right now.

7 Vader

Vader German suplex

Vader was a tremendous wrestler who could intimidate anybody that got in his way. He was hard-hitting and physical, and he had absolutely no problem in launching people around the ring if needed.

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That's something that Vader often did, using a German suplex as his means of doing that. Of course, his in-ring work outside of that was also great, putting together some superb matches across his career and redefining just what a big man could do in the squared circle.

6 Brian Cage

Brian Cage suplex

Brian Cage is another wrestler who brings brute force into everything that he does. Inside the ring, he is able to explode with his offence, which has both power and pace, making him a true hybrid heavyweight.

A German suplex is something that he often uses, which always looks devastating, simply because of the distance he can get on an opponent with the move, which looks tremendous. The fact that he can hit more than one person with the move at a time makes it even more impressive.

5 Riddle

Matt Riddle German Suplex

Riddle has a history in MMA, and because of that, being able to drag people around, and  dropping them to the mat is something that he truly relishes. That's why he often uses a German suplex within his matches.

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Aside from that, Riddle has a lot of great striking moves that make him a true joy to watch in the ring, while his submission work is tremendous, making him a force to be reckoned with against just about anyone in the business.

4 Kurt Angle

Kurt Angle German suplex

There was nothing Kurt Angle couldn't do inside a wrestling ring, and a German suplex was an integral part of his in-ring arsenal. He could hit the move to anybody, no matter their size, and it was always one that had explosiveness.

In his rookie year, Angle proved he was going to be someone special, and he ended up being one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. His amateur background always came out to play, and with his ability to truly entertain, his matches were always a joy.

3 Tazz

Angle v Tazz Royal Rumble 2000

The former ECW star was a truly talented wrestler and suplexes were a massive part of his in-ring work. He would hit the move on a pretty regular basis, and they would always look devastating.

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Outside of his excellent suplexes, Tazz was just a brilliant hand in the ring. He could make anybody look good, and while he was heavy on the submissions, he was also very physical, which allowed everything to look pretty much perfect in the squared circle.

2 Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar hitting the German suplex

When it comes to the German Suplex, Brock Lesnar is likely the first person that comes to the mind of fans. He is practically synonymous with this move, which he hits countless times during his matches, and they always look terrific.

However, as a wrestler, Brock often doesn't get the credit that he deserves. Lesnar is a fantastic in-ring talent who brings a huge amount of physicality, but he also sells better than most wrestlers in WWE as well, which is what makes him such a great star.

1 Daniel Bryan

Daniel Bryan German Suplex

When people think about Daniel Bryan, they often think of the great technical work that he is able to provide, with great strikes, counters, and submissions. However, Bryan is another wrestler who has busted out the German Suplex from time to time.

He is a brilliant wrestler who can do it all in the ring, which is why he's considered to be one of the all-time greats within the ring. Bryan's suplexes always look terrific, often bridging them into a pinning combination as well, which makes them even better.

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