8. Styles Clash
Behold one of the simplest and most dangerous finishers in all of wrestling.
At first glance, the Styles Clash might look weak. After all, the victim isn’t falling from that high a position. In reality, the real danger comes from our natural instincts to curl up covering our torso as opposed to exposing it to danger. It’s because of that instinct that the Styles Clash quickly became a dangerous move.
When A.J. Styles debuted in NJPW, he injured multiple wrestlers with the Styles Clash because they took the move incorrectly. Over time, the move was built up as this ultra-dangerous force that might not just end a match, but also one’s career.
This storytelling and build-up made all of Styles’ matches must-see, as people were curious if he’d even pull the move off correctly. Given that reputation, it’s no wonder that crowds jump to their feet every time Styles prepared to use this finisher.