Top 10 finishing moves in Pro Wrestling

These finishers are as legendary as the wrestlers themselves

The Finisher! It's the pro wrestler's trademark, their coup de grace, the icing on the cake that is the wrestling match.

One of the first 'finishers' was used by grappler Frank Gotch. He used the Iron Claw to great effectiveness.

No matter what finisher a wrestler utilizes, they usually spell the end for their opponent.

Here are ten of the most devastating, spectacular finishers in wrestling history.

#10 Stan Hansen's Texas Lariat

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If you're not familiar with Stan "the Lariat" Hansen, that's probably because he spent most of his career in Japan. While he did have a brief run in the WCW during the 1990s, during which he captured the US title and feuded with Lex Lugar, he was far, far more successful in the land of the rising sun. Having won over a hundred championships in his career--and that number is no exaggeration-- Hansen can credit many of his victories to his Texas Lariat.

While many wrestlers utilize the clothesline, what makes the Lariat different is pure explosiveness and Hansen's incredible athletic ability. The Big man from Texas could accelerate in just one step to full velocity, sending his foe spinning head over heels. Also, unlike many more complicated finishers, the Lartiat could be unleashed anywhere in the ring, at any time, as you can see below.