Is the RKO the best finisher in the WWE at the moment?

[Champ1432]

I'm not sure you can argue "real life" possibilities here, sure you could get pushed off of the RKO, but there's no way most people could pull off a GTS either.

The RKO is definitely up there near the top, if not at the top. The GTS is a little inconsistent, as one or two others said, sometimes it's pretty obvious the knee makes no contact. Plus, it's a long setup, which could be good or bad, depending. The RKO is probably the most versatile finisher. It can be hit quickly out of nowhere, or can be set up with Orton's facial distortions and mat-pounding. It can be done on anyone of any size or weight, not the case with most lifting finishers like the GTS, although Cena has AA'd pretty much everyone at some point I believe. It doesn't require the ropes, so can be done in the ring or out.

I think it is one of the best finishers today, despite the fact that it is just a cutter in the end, as someone touched on. But "best" doesn't necessarily always mean "most inventive". Other ones I would put up there would be Cross Rhodes, AirBourne, and I actually like R-Truth's move that I'm having an absolute brain cramp on the name, I think it's just the Shut Up or whatever.

There are quite a few that could be better, but are a little too inconsistent, like the GTS or Starship Pain.

 

[Rampage Bentley]

Sure it does. In fact, how the hell would it not hurt? You're basically being dropped face first on the mat as well as your neck getting squeezed tight on the opponent's shoulder with the force and velocity of the opponent as he lands on the mat. It's basically a reverse neck breaker.

If you're trying to use any wrestling move in a fight, you deserve an ass kicking.

Once again, the fact that someone would drop with that is completely unbelievable. It is a reverse neckbreaker... a neckbreaker drops the head and neck in a direction that is not natural to the human body, so a reverse neckbreaker drops the head and neck in a direction that's natural and inconsequential.

I've used the GTS in a real fight, it works wonderfully.

 

[LegendKiller716]

I give the nod to the Labelle Lock, Anaconda Vice, or The Cross Arm-bar. I'm an MMA junkie and I love submission finishes. As far as eye catching finishers Air Bourne looks amazing. I really hope Bourne is at night of champions so I can see it live. However Orton may have the best impact finisher.

 

[#hamler]

Once again, the fact that someone would drop with that is completely unbelievable.

What? If I weigh enough to grab you by your head and pull you down, you're going to go down. If not, you'll land completely awkwardly and fuck your shit all up.

It is a reverse neckbreaker... a neckbreaker drops the head and neck in a direction that is not natural to the human body, so a reverse neckbreaker drops the head and neck in a direction that's natural and inconsequential.

Bullshit. It's unnatural for your neck and head to pop on someone's shoulder like that like in an RKO. Pretty sure if someone rammed your face/neck into the mat, you'll be out.

I've used the GTS in a real fight, it works wonderfully.

I definitely call bullshit here. Although this is completely irrelevant to the thread, lifting someone in the air takes a huge amount of time. And actually getting your knee to hit them directly on their face is a bit hard too. Yeah...no

 

[Wade's Public Transit Bomb]

Hold on to your britches because I am about to do something I've never done before..

But yes, Orton DOES have the best finisher. Not because it is cool looking or some lame shit reason. For all the shit Orton can't do as a face (i.e. sell), when he hits that RKO the crowd eruptions because he finds ways to make the move interesting. Well, not to me, but to everyone else. Often times, it has really been the only highlight of a match people talk about.

That and it is very well booked. I honestly cannot recall the last time it got kicked out of. It kills people dead. Which is what a finisher is suppose to do. In the past year, the FU hasn't even been that protected; and Cena is the top guy in the company.

 

[Rampage Bentley]

What? If I weigh enough to grab you by your head and pull you down, you're going to go down. If not, you'll land completely awkwardly and fuck your shit all up.

No matter how much you weigh, the tendency of the human body is to always remain balanced and standing, the head would go down to a point and then just slip out.

Bullshit. It's unnatural for your neck and head to pop on someone's shoulder like that like in an RKO. Pretty sure if someone rammed your face/neck into the mat, you'll be out.

When has an RKO ever had someone's face land on the mat? The very nature of the move has your face land between the shoulder and chest of the person delivering the move.

I definitely call bullshit here. Although this is completely irrelevant to the thread, lifting someone in the air takes a huge amount of time. And actually getting your knee to hit them directly on their face is a bit hard too. Yeah...no

Not at all, it's a fireman's carry, it's called a fireman's carry because firemen use it to lift limp bodies because of the relative ease of the position, and to throw someone overhead and knee them in the face is incredibly easy to do, infact the thing that baffles me is how outside of a few circumstances, Punk's never really hurt anyone with it.

 

[#hamler]

No matter how much you weigh, the tendency of the human body is to always remain balanced and standing, the head would go down to a point and then just slip out.

Dude, seriously? Your legs and neck are strong enough to refrain from falling once someone has you by the neck tight enough? I don't believe so.

When has an RKO ever had someone's face land on the mat? The very nature of the move has your face land between the shoulder and chest of the person delivering the move.

Randy's chest is worse then the mat. Regardless of what your face is hitting, your neck can't handle that type of sudden bend.

Not at all, it's a fireman's carry, it's called a fireman's carry because firemen use it to lift limp bodies because of the relative ease of the position, and to throw someone overhead and knee them in the face is incredibly easy to do, infact the thing that baffles me is how outside of a few circumstances, Punk's never really hurt anyone with it.

I know what a Fireman's carry is. To use it in a fight is completely stupid. It does take time to do a fireman's carry and any sane person can see that.

For the sake of the argument, the move is devastating in the WWE because it's so over. The crowd erupts when the move is hit. Like the Hulk Hogan's Leg Drop, it's over, therefore devastating whether real or not.

 

[TheSaviourUK]

Simple answer, No! RKO is a good move, one of the best today but there are alot better than it! Like people have already said, its only the best when it comes out of nowhere but when he does the build up its kinda lame, this is also why i prefered him as the legend killer! In my opinion the best move in wwe at the minute is probably AirBourne, unreal to watch him pull it off, but apart from that then maybe Labelle Lock, i dont know theres plenty more better than RKO though!

 

[TheNewStyle]

There is no questioning that. The RKO is easily the best finisher out there right now and possibly all time, only rivaled by the likes of Stunner and Sweet Chin Music. It has all the factors that makes it easy to perform: it can be hit on anyone from anywhere at any time in any place. He can counter top rope jumps with it, he can escape other's finishers and hit it and he can hit it out of nowhere when the opponent least expects it. If he can counter a successful FU with it, you know the move is simply awesome!

 

[Hammerfist]

For overall utility, IMO RKO is currently the best finisher. It can be hit from anywhere, and it almost always looks pretty good.

However, I prefer both the GTS and the Book of Ezekiel whenever the move is hit right. These two moves really depend on the opponent taking them though, so they don't always look good. However when they are done well, they are both great great finishers.

 

[stylin'andprofilin']

First of all, someone already said it, but it is an over move. A move that has been established by other superstars *cough*ddp*cough*. Im sick of seeing it out of nowhere, the first 900 times it was cool. The rko off the top rope at Wrestlemania was awesome, but then he uses the same move to beat christian for the strap, come on. REALLY?

 

[Ming]

Yes, yes it is.

The only finisher that comes close in terms of unpredictability and speed is the Brouge Kick. I hate the AA, it looks just as effective as a regular old body slam.

 

[Blue Chipper]

Yes, yes it is.

The only finisher that comes close in terms of unpredictability and speed is the Brouge Kick. I hate the AA, it looks just as effective as a regular old body slam.

I respect your pick, but I have to defend the AA. Does the sweet chin music look effective? A light tap on the shoulder? How about the leg drop?

Don't judge the quality of a finishing move by its genuine impact. Judge it by the impression it makes. When Cena hits the AA, the audience believe the match is over. It's a conceivable move that the fans believe causes legitimate damage to the recipients.

 

[xoxo French Kiss xoxo]

RKO is no where near the best finisher in the WWE, its not flashy enough.

Starship Pain, the 450, or AirBourne are clearly the top finishers. All three involve a big spots, with big risks, and the kiddies wet themselves when they see them /sarcasm...

Big Show single hand knockout punch is by far the best finisher, he punches then in the head, they in turn are "knocked out" and he gets the pin.

Honorable mention to Dolph Zigglers Sleeper Hold, its pretty tough as well

 

[Blue Chipper]

RKO is no where near the best finisher in the WWE, its not flashy enough.

Starship Pain, the 450, or AirBourne are clearly the top finishers. All three involve a big spots, with big risks, and the kiddies wet themselves when they see them /sarcasm...

Big Show single hand knockout punch is by far the best finisher, he punches then in the head, they in turn are "knocked out" and he gets the pin.

Honorable mention to Dolph Zigglers Sleeper Hold, its pretty tough as well

I understand your picks. When a large man hits you in the face, it's going to hurt. You will be down for more than 3 seconds. I think the audience believe this move to be a match-ender because of its realism.

Dolph's move also falls in line with realism, and I think it's over well. Another good mention.

 

[The 1-2-3 Killam]

I would say no. I love the RKO, even if Randy has transitioned into the predictable five moves of doom character who always uses it predictably. It is still bad ass, and can still strike from just about anywhere.

My favorite finisher is currently the Usos assisted Samoan Drop. First of all, the move is normally one of my favorites, but when one guy throws the opponent into the air, and the other catches him with the drop...it's sick!

 

[Mac Attack]

I would say NO, however I feel that the best finisher also belongs to Randy Orton. Randy Orton's Punt is by far the best finisher in the WWE. I have never in my enitre time watching the WWE ever seen somebody kick out of the Punt. In most cases the Punt is something that they use to make it look like someone is not coming back soon. The Punt has an excellent set-up and overall looks like it would hurt to no end.

 

[StylezClash3:16]

Of course these sheep will tell you their favorite is the GTS. *crowd boos* The RKO is the best finisher in the business because it gets a reaction, it can come out of nowhere, and to me, it never gets old. I've been a fan of Randy Orton since Evolution. RKO 4 LIFE

 

[Magma101]

My personal favorite finisher is the Brogue Kick It's similar to the RKO in that it can be hit at anytime. Plus, since the beginning of 2011, no-one has kicked out of it. The last time some did kick out of it was Randy Orton at Night of Champions 2010.

 

[king_kanyon]

No it just riminds me of a diamond cutter and the mchmahon stunner combined i like it but i like Kofis trouble in paridise and Cm Punks GTS those are far and away ahead of the RKO.

 

[RKGO2SLEEP]

Is it the best move itself? no.
the fact that randy orton uses it, the fact that it can be hit out of nowhere, the prestige that it has gained, all lead it up to being the best finisher in the WWE. It may be the best finisher, but the actual move itself isnt that cool

 

[iwinulose]

the RKO is getting so lame now, super orton uses it so much thats its bothersome. yes it comes out of nowhere, but orton uses it so much that im sick of it already. my fav finishers is the sphere and the chokeslam (even though kane and big show rarely get to use it anymore) but those moves are good.

the chockeslam has power and has always been a favorite move of most people and the sphere just plain rocks, even if it is no longer the rated R superstar delivering sphere anymore, the sphere is still a good move, and it can be delivered at anytime.

 

[The Future Rises]

I know Drew McIntyre is currently a jobber, but his Future Shock DDT is easily a better and more sick of a finisher than the RKO IMO, i think the RKO is slowly stopping to lose it's course, and that's why Orton got a second finisher in the punt kick.

So I'll have to say no, not just because of my hatred for Orton, but I think that the Future Shock DDT is the best finisher in the WWE right now, everytime Drew's on TV(which is rare nowadays he mostly appears on TV) I never keep my eyes of the action cause I always look forward to seeing another sick Future Shock DDT.