Finishing maneuvers are the exclamation point of a character's in-ring ability. The best finishers perfectly compliment the style of a superstar, like The Undertaker’s Tombstone Pile driver, or Rey Myterio’s 619 and West Coast Pop.

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An element of believability is essential to legitimize moves in the ring, but sometimes these lines are blurred. Is it really possible that Mankind’s mandible claw is pressing down precisely on a nerve underneath the tongue? Or is it just a good excuse to entertain fans by placing a dirty sock in a grown man’s mouth?

While there is an understanding that professional wrestling is a form of entertainment, some finishers are illogical and ridiculous. Given the right context, superstar and execution, they can be well received and even adored. On the other hand, some are so stupid that they leave fans scratching their heads wondering what in the blue hell they just witnessed.

Here are the five dumbest wrestling finishers that we love, and five that we hate.

10 Loved: The Worm

He's got that look in his eyes, he's got that spring in his step! Scotty 2 Hotty’s likable persona had fans out of their seat dancing and clapping. As part of the dynamic tag team Too Cool, Scotty would moonwalk to the ring and compliment Grand Master Sexay and Rikishi in post-match victory dances.

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Although not immune to eye rolls from some, the lengthy and hilarious set up to a pretty basic strike to the neck usually had fans excited. As he hopped around on one foot, the crowd would bellow “W-O-R-M” and took delight in the zany arm movements before the drop down chop.

9 Hated: Lightning Fist

The 16-time world champion built a legacy on his "five moves of doom". John Cena has seemingly semi-retired from in-ring competition but one of his last impressions was teasing a new finisher being the "sixth move of doom".

Cena won his world titles with his AA and STF finishers but in 2018 he promoted a new signature that paid tribute to Chinese culture. The very powerful move was learned after training at the Jackie Chan Stunt Team International Training Centre. The "Lightning Fist" strike was debuted on September 1 and looked more laughable than lethal.

8 Loved: The People's Elbow

The over-the-top, brazenly egotistical signature move couldn’t be more perfect for The Rock. Following a people’s spine-buster, critics would argue that such an excessive set-up to an elbow drop would allow time for the opponent to recover.

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Instead, time would stand still as The Great One methodically removed his elbow pad, threw it into the crowd, ran the ropes and landed a smooth and devastating elbow. As the camera panned out, taking in the spectacle and crowd reaction, we saw a move that is a testament to the grandiosity of professional wrestling.

7 Hated: Women's Right

Lacey Evans came onto the WWE scene with poise, style and flare demanding the other women competitors act more lady-like. With a legitimate military background (Marines) and being a loving mother of one, The Sassy Southern Bell has become a role model and history maker; competing in the very first women's match ever in Saudi Arabia at Crown Jewel 2019.

Her signature move however is a closed fist punch called the "Women's Right". With women being in more intense and physical fights like Hell in a Cell and TLC matches, a run of the mill punch does not seem so devastating. While having a catchy name, the punch could be replaced with a more interesting and fitting finisher.

6 Loved: Cobra

While being a popular and viable mid-card contender, Santino Marella's greatest strength was bringing an element of comedic relief to the WWE. His silly power walk,unibrow, Italian accent, and trumpet celebration brought joy to thousands of fans in attendance.

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By transforming his hand into a snake, the legitimate martial artist Santino, would strike down his opponents with a shot to the neck or chest. His finishing maneuver became even more deadly with the addition of a cobra sock, which would be a fan favorite merchandise item. Perhaps the only opponent worthy of going finger to finger with Santino's cobra was Mr. Socko.

5 Hated: KO Punch

WWE announced The Big Show's departure in December 2006, but he made a big statement upon returning. Big Show entered a rivalry with undefeated boxer Floyd "Money" Mayweather in February 2008. A special fight between the two was booked for Wrestlemania 24.

Despite the huge size discrepancy, Floyd Mayweather's impeccable record made him legit. Big Show completed boxing training; threatening a giant knockout punch. While the knockout ability of the behemoth athlete was more believable, the finisher still left something to be desired. Show continued to use the punch going forward but fans much preferred the Showstopper Chokeslam to a simple punch.

4 Loved: Stink Face

Who could forget Booker T trying to brush his teeth while Rikishi battled indigestion in the washroom stall? The backstage segment was a perfect prelude to a stink face that would result in Booker puking on Michael Cole.

In a universe where toilet humor runs supreme, this unique and hilarious signature move was a crowd favorite. For any superstar who had the misfortune of falling down in the corner turnbuckle, they could expect a face full of the 400+ lb Hall of Famer’s rear end.

3 Hated: Heart Punch

WWE Demolition
WWE Demolition

In 1971, Ox Baker was thought to have caused the death of his opponent Albert Torres as a result of the Heart Punch. Baker used the punch as a finisher and Torres legitimately passed away shortly from unrelated reasons. The Heart Punch thus struck fear into fans.

Fast forward to 1996, Crush re-introduced the Heart Punch to the mainstream WWF audience. It was described as a strike to a nerve that caused the heart to momentarily stop. Fans did not buy it. If it could not happen in boxing or martial arts, it could not happen in wrestling.

2 Loved: Leg Drop

A seemingly rudimentary move such as a leg drop is a questionable finisher for a mega star such as Hulk Hogan. However, the context of this move is what makes it great. This isn’t your everyday leg drop, BROTHER!

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Hogan starts this iconic sequence by hulking up, and becoming impervious to any damage. He points at the opponent as the crowd yelled “YOU”. After a flurry of devastating strikes, an Irish whip leads to a big boot. The sequence is completed by a gargantuan man dropping his massive leg on a vanquished foe’s throat.

1 Hated: Fastball Punch

No Way Jose

No Way Jose was pigeonholed right from his debut with his name, conga line entrance and sadly his finisher. The charismatic wrestler had potential to be a star, however was recently let go as part of a mass release in response to COVID-19.

In his debut on NXT in 2016, Jose started playing baseball mid-match by throwing strikes mimicking a baseball swing before winding up like a pitcher and throwing a right hand punch. When Jose debuted on Raw in 2018 with the move now including a vertical launch, the only ovation was from his dancers surrounding the ring.

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