The spear is one of the most devastating moves in professional wrestling, which is why, over the years, many stars have used it as their finishing maneuver. The move sees an incoming wrestler taking their opponent down onto the mat with force, similar to a football tackle. While there are different variations of the spear and each wrestler performs the move differently, the effect is still the same, and it looks impactful.
Many wrestlers from WWE and beyond have used the move during a match either as a finisher or signature move, but not all of them have used it to great success. In fact, the move has been very overdone over the last few years. But these wrestlers are some of the best to have ever used the spear and truly do the move justice.
When it comes to the spear, many wrestlers have utilized it over the years. In many ways, it is a move that has been done by too many people. It either lacks the power or does not look like the devastating move that it can be. However, while there are some names who do not do great with it, there are many who have done an excellent job in utilizing the spear as a move. They have all the tools needed to help make the spear look awesome and painful. It has even helped elevate many to world title status. So, here are the 10 best names to have ever used the spear.
When it comes to powerhouses in WWE, very few can even come close to the raw power that "The Animal" possessed. Batista was a great competitor when he wrestled inside the squared circle. One of those moves that helped him, in addition to "The Batista Bomb" and his spinebuster, was the spear.
Batista's spear saw him use his full force to take down opponents that were both smaller and bigger than he was.
In Lucha Underground, fans got a look at Mil Muertes. One of the biggest powerhouses of the modern era, he worked hard to make sure that every move he performed looked extremely painful. One of those was his signature spear, "The Reaper's Trident." It was a devastating move that could take out anyone.
Mil Muertes' power led to a lot of success for him in Lucha Underground, including a reign as Lucha Underground Champion.
While he has not competed in a few years, Big E's name still resides among the very best to utilize the spear as a finishing move. However, his was a bit different from the rest of the names on this list when it came to the way that he chose to execute it.
Instead of just using the spear inside the ring, Big E would spear his opponents while they were on the apron. He would go through the ropes and send them to the floor. It was a great move in the repertoire of the former New Day member.
In TNA, there are very few powerhouses that can bring to the table what Moose can. He has accomplished virtually everything that there is for him to do in the company. When it comes to spears, he is easily one of the very best in the company to ever use the move.
With a background in football, it makes sense that Moose would utilize a spear in his arsenal of moves. Over the years, he has perfected his use of it. It can take down any opponent put in front of him.
Edge is one of the names who really helped to make the spear as popular as it is. He had countless iconic moments with the move. Whether that be him spearing Jeff Hardy from the top of a ladder or spearing Mick Foley through a flaming table, he knew how to make the move look great.
Edge is an all-time legend when it comes to the move. He continues to use the move today in AEW under his real name.
At only 27 years old, Bron Breakker is already a name that is going to WWE far into the future. Both on NXT and Raw, Breakker showed that he possesses the necessary intensity, athleticism, and power to be an all-time great.
Not to mention, Breakker has one of the best spears going today. Not only does he put a ton of power behind it, but he also uses a ton of speed to add further damage. It is a spear that not only looks great today, but he has already cemented himself as one of the best to ever use the move.
Lashley has been using the spear, but he has only made the move look better with time. The best spears in professional wrestling are the ones that look like they hurt. Lashley's spear looks like it does.
Lashley adds a bit extra to his spear by doing a roll when he hits it. It looks great and Lashley has only continued to improve the move more and more.
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