Often times, the way a match ends is what fans remember the most. For years, moves like Shawn Michaels' Sweet Chin Music, Steve Austin's "Stone Cold Stunner, and Randy Orton's RKO have ended matches and sent crowds into a frenzy. Not every finisher reaches that level of popularity or success though.

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Some finishers can be a bit uninspiring, while others have simply been passed down too many times to remain important. However, some truly excellent finishers have been disregarded by fans as well. Despite belonging to legends and Hall Of Famers, these finishers just aren't remembered as fondly as they should be.

10 Black Mass

Aleister Black delivering Black Mass

When Aleister Black signed with WWE and debuted in NXT, his career trajectory was pointing way up. Black had a unique presentation and a hard-hitting move set that many fans enjoyed. The centerpiece of Black's arsenal was his Black Mass finisher

After delivering a series of devastating kicks throughout the match, Black would punctuate it with a swift roundhouse kick to the head. The move looked like a legitimate instant knock out. Black enjoyed great success while in NXT but has found it to be tough sledding on the main roster, even with such an impressive finisher.

9 The Brock Lock

When Brock Lesnar hit the WWE scene in 2002, he quickly proved that his reputation as "The Next Big Thing" wasn't just clever marketing. Lesnar would have arguably the greatest rookie year in pro wrestling history. During that time, Lesnar would end matches with his wildly popular F5 finisher. Given his background though, it was a bit surprising that Lesnar never used a submission hold to end matches.

That changed in 2003 when Lesnar began using a submission finisher called The Brock Lock. Lesnar would wrap his opponent's leg around his massive neck and lift, putting pressure on the knee. The move looked legitimately painful, especially when being applied by a beast of a man like Lesnar.

8 Shooting Star Press

Brock Lesnar attempting a Shooting Star Press.

During pro wrestling's Golden Era, high-risk maneuvers were rarely seen. However, over the last 25 years, the frequency and complexity of aerial maneuvers have increased. One move that has seemingly taken a backseat to the 450 Splashes and the Phoenix Splashes is a backflip splash known as the Shooting Star Press.

The move has been used as a finisher for years by the likes of Billy Kidman and Evan Bourne, but it's often overlooked when discussing great aerial finishers. It's more commonly remembered as the move Brock Lesnar botched at WrestleMania XIX than anything else. Perhaps if Lesnar had successfully delivered the move on that occasion it would be more fondly remembered.

7 TKO

During his time in WCW as Johnny B. Badd, Marc Mero was quite the character. When he jumped ship to WWE in 1996, Mero had to make some adjustments as a result of not owning the rights to the Johnny B. Badd character. His "Wildman" persona wasn't too far of a departure from his old character though

However, in late 1997, Mero returned from an ACL injury with a new, more aggressive attitude. Mero would switch his finisher from a Shooting Star Press to a new move called the TKO to coincide with his new image. The move was an F5 Diamond Cutter hybrid. Unfortunately, Mero couldn't get himself or the move over with fans.

6 Unprettier/Kill Switch

Christian hitting the Kill Switch.

Christian is one-half of one of the most decorated tag teams ever, Edge and Christian. When it came time for Christian to start picking up wins as a singles competitor, his go-to move was a unique facebuster known as the Unprettier.

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To execute the move, Christian would first come up behind his opponent and hook the arms. Then, Christian would rotate his body completely around positioning his opponent's head by his lower back before driving it into the mat. Christian would go on to change the move's name in later years to the Kill Switch. The move, much like Christian, is vastly underrated.

5 Clothesline From Hell

Before John "Bradshaw" Layfield became a "Wrestling God," he was a beer-drinking badass who loved to beat people up. Bradshaw's weapon of choice was a brutally stiff clothesline that he referred to as the Clothesline From Hell. Bradshaw would enjoy great success using the finisher for years.

However, it wouldn't be until 2004 that Bradshaw got his opportunity to shine and fulfill his potential. For nearly a year, Bradshaw and his Clothesline From Hell ran roughshod over the SmackDown roster, successfully defending his WWE Championship in the process.

4 Gringo Killer/Vertebreaker

Some finishers are not commonly used due to the perceived danger associated with the maneuver. The Vertebreaker, or as some TNA fans know it, the Gringo Killer, is a great example of that. Most commonly used by Shane Helms and Homicide, the move certainly toes the line between safety and danger.

It starts by hooking an opponent's arms. After flipping the opponent and positioning them upside down, one drops to their backside, driving the opponent's neck and back down in the process. It's not the safest finisher to execute, which explains its lack of common use.

3 Harlem Hangover

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Before becoming one of the most beloved singles competitors in WCW history, Booker T was extremely successful as a tag team competitor. As one half of the legendary Harlem Heat, Booker repeatedly showcased his one of a kind athleticism. During that time, and even early into his singles run, Booker would use the Harlem Hangover as one of his finishers.

The move was a front flip leg drop, delivered from the top rope. It may sound simple but it was harder than it seemed, especially for a man of Booker's size. The move would become less frequent as Booker ascended in his career. However, at WrestleMania XIX, Booker would dust it off and use it against Triple H. Unfortunately, it didn't help win him the World Championship on that occasion.

2 Steiner Screwdriver

Steiner Screwdriver

In the early '90s, Scott Steiner and his move set were unlike anything pro wrestling fans had seen before. As a former collegiate wrestler, Steiner was a gifted grappler and thrower. That translated well into his career as a pro. Alongside his brother Rick, Steiner would wreak havoc on countless tag teams throughout the era.

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Impactful slams and suplexes were a staple of The Steiners' offensive repertoire. One move in particular that left fans in awe was Scott Steiner's Steiner Screwdriver. It started out as a vertical suplex but ended as a sit-down Tombstone Piledriver. Steiner wouldn't get to use the move often, but whenever he did, fans always enjoyed it.

1 Rude Awakening

Rick Rude

"Ravishing" Rick Rude personified the ultimate '80s heel wrestler. With an amazing physique and a cocky attitude to go with it, Rude often had audiences eating out of the palm of his hand. Like any good heel, Rude would occasionally cheat to pick up wins. On the occasion where Rude would win a match cleanly, it would usually be with his Rude Awakening finisher.

The move was a simple yet gruesome-looking neck breaker. Unlike a normal neck breaker, Rude would fall to the mat on his backside rather than his back, leading to his opponent's neck to hang up on his shoulder. The move looked the part and helped Rude amass an impressive number of victories during his career.

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