PWP’s Brennan Daly gives you this unique list on one of the most over-exposed wrestling moves on the planet: The Top 10 Superkicks in Wrestling History!
Out of the hundreds of thousands of moves ever done inside a wrestling ring one move, if done perfectly, always makes my jaw drop. That move is the Superkick!
Back in the day, I remember this move was pulled out every once in awhile, but now we see this move left and right! The unexpected aspect of this move is what draws me to it.
Oh, things have changed since 5 years ago! Over the past couple of years, I’ve noticed that a lot of wrestlers use Superkicks (especially Indie Wrestlers). I know there were a few others that used it as a finisher after HBK retired, but it wasn’t a common move to see in the ring. It seems like now, though, anytime I watch NXT, at least 4 people use a Superkick. Looking back at the history of awesome moves though, often times we have to see rare moves from back in the day become regulars in todays matches. I loved it when it was a finisher, but I have no problem using it as a signature move.
The Superkick is basic and that’s what makes it just a really cool move that is now like the DDT. Jake “The Snake” Roberts revolutionized the DDT as one of the most devastating moves that no one kicked out of.
Now even mid card or jobbers pull out the move and have taken out the satisfaction that this move used to bring. Here is my list of who had the best Superkicks in all of Wrestling!
One of the most underrated people in WWE/WCW, Booker had a long accomplished career.
Known more for his Scissors Kick finisher, he would throw in the Superkick every once in awhile.
Why was his version of the Superkick so effective?
He makes the list because when performing the move, it seems like his would hurt the most.
He not only puts so much pressure on the back leg, but he also gets airborne off of it like it was a Big Boot/Brogue kick. You could call it a haymaker Superkick. Booker had cockiness about him when he did this move and I wish he did the move more often.
It only seems right to add a great tag team to this list!
The Usos haven’t been seen in awhile, but reports are that the team should be back soon. There is no doubt that they will bring credibility to divisions that don’t have many other challengers.
Being third generation wrestlers, these two have seen it all. Adapting the move from their father Rikishi, they do it with more flare.
But it’s not just regular Superkicks that The Usos specialize in. Much like their peers in the more innovative independent scene, the former tag champs like to be creative with their Superkicks in incorporating them into various double-team spots.
Is there any doubt that these two are one of the best Superkicking tag teams in company history?
Probably the best overall wrestler in The Wyatt Family, this move has become a regular in his arsenal.
Harper has shown the ability to put on great matches with just about anyone on the roster when given the chance. Harper is a hidden gem in the Wyatt family and at the age of 35 still could be a threat down the road if he finds himself a good gimmick.
Harper gets huge contact with his Superkick making it look like a true knockout. I am all for realism in Wrestling and he makes the move look legit.
Yeah, this guy does a damn good Superkick. The way he pulls off this move with such athleticism is pretty impressive considering his size.
Rusev’s talking ability might not be that good, but he can sure go at it in the ring (ask Cena). Though he rarely uses the move as his trademark finish, instead locking in the Accolade, the agility displayed by a man of his size and the sheer explosiveness of the kick itself make Rusev’s Superkick a highly impactful rendition.
I do wish he would slap his leg to make it sound more impactful, but as time goes on he will learn to do so. He is relatively new to the roster but the WWE has shown that they fully expect this guy to be a threat for the future using the Superkick.
Ziggler is a man that has been compared to another Superstar on the list. Currently he is one of the best in ring performers in all of WWE.
If given the opportunity he could really be a star for the company. His Superkick is really cool too. In fact, that should be his main finisher. Drop the worthless Zig Zag and start winning matches with the Superkick.
In an interview with Peter Rosenburg, Big Show said, “If they give Dolph the superkick, Dolph’s a player in my mind.” He went on to say that he thinks Ziggler is worthy to be the next guy to use the move.
Now Big Show isn’t really the guy to talk about Superkicks but because he has been in the business longer than just about anyone, his opinion at least should be considered. Even though he might not make it back on top, at least we can enjoy an athletic Superstar using the Superkick for the rest of his life.
Always keep your head on a swivel or these two will Superkick you for days!
Just ask the entire ROH roster or the 9 year old that it looked like they killed. The Young Bucks bring the attitude of a 90’s HBK with the ability of Paul London and Brian Kendrick. They don’t really care about anyone else and bring incredible charisma. Combining this with an awesome move = success. They are without a doubt one of the best things going on the Indie Circuit and have fans clamoring over the “Superkick” term.
The Young Bucks have said that they are pretty much all about money and unfortunately WWE didn’t make them an offer they couldn’t refuse. Having already created shirts about the “Superkick Party” imagine how much revenue they could truly make by bringing this over to the WWE.
The Bucks are a talented team and individually they could be just as good. Would anyone else like to see a battle between the two of who really is the master of the Superkick?
4. Lance Storm
Storms Superkick is so pure and clean. Being a graduate of the Hart Dungeon he went on to become one of the business’ finest in-ring technicians, and rarely was such skill more apparent than in his picture-perfect Superkick.
Storm has all of the qualities of a great Superkick and therefore to many a casual fan is often not remembered but really had one of the finest Superkicks of all time.
A guy that weighs 500-650 pounds doing a move that relies on such athleticism has to be included on this list.
How in the hell did this guy even have the ability to get his leg above his waist?
I am still searching for that answer.
The sumo wonder was booked as a beast and a man that couldn’t be moved. Little did we know that he was as athletic as many of the other people on the roster.
We should all look at Yokozuna and be grateful that we truly saw a remarkable Superstar that wasn’t all that bad in ring.
I never really heard of the guy until recently, but Adams has been said to be the originator of the move, therefore he must be shown some respect.
When looking up highlights on YouTube, his version of the move is super impactful. It looks like he is going to take the guys head off and because of this it makes wrestling look and feel real.
This dude invented the move that just about every person in the world today uses, therefore he deserves respect and a mention on a list with some truly great performers.
Thank you Chris Adams!
This shouldn’t be a surprise!
The Heartbreak kid is one of the best in WWE history and it only seems right that he had arguably the best finishing move. Shawn’s Superkick is absolutely amazing.
A lot of guys look like they’re just doing a basic kick out to the side, but HBK took it up a couple levels if you really watch how he executes the move.
In fact, Superkicking Shelton Benjamin on Monday Night Raw was the most unexpected delivery of the move I have ever seen.
Michaels performed and executed this move with perfection and kind of made the move along with wrestling as a form of art.
Honorable Mention: Kevin Owens, Adam Cole, Alberto Del Rio