09/12/2025
Thought this was pretty cool to see the originators
🤼 They Invented the Move, But Someone Else Made It Famous
💎 Johnny Ace – The Gutter → DDP’s Diamond Cutter
Johnny Ace may have created “The Gutter,” but it was Diamond Dallas Page who turned it into one of the most iconic finishers of the ’90s — the Diamond Cutter. DDP’s out-of-nowhere style made it unforgettable.
😷 Kenta Kobayashi – GTS → CM Punk’s Signature
Kenta invented the Go 2 Sleep, but it was CM Punk who made it a WWE staple. Every time Punk hoisted an opponent on his shoulders, the crowd exploded — proof that sometimes the innovator isn’t the one remembered.
🔴 Amazing Red – Code Red → John Morrison & Beyond
Amazing Red brought the high-flying Code Red to life, but John Morrison popularized it in WWE, turning it into a flashy, highlight-reel move. Today, countless wrestlers use it as part of their arsenal.
🌌 Christopher Daniels – Best Moonsault Ever → Copied Worldwide
Christopher Daniels invented the BME (Best Moonsault Ever), but ironically, the move was borrowed by countless wrestlers after him. While Daniels perfected the ex*****on, others took the spotlight with his creation.
🍁 Petey Williams – Canadian Destroyer → The Indie Sensation
Petey Williams’ Canadian Destroyer was once jaw-dropping. But soon, the move spread across the indie scene like wildfire. From Rey Mysterio to Bad Bunny, everyone seems to have hit it at some point.
🦂 Sting – Sharpshooter → Bret Hart’s Masterpiece
Sting first brought out the Scorpion Deathlock, but Bret “The Hitman” Hart perfected it as the Sharpshooter. For fans, the move will always be synonymous with Bret’s technical brilliance.
🐸 Art Barr – Frog Splash → Eddie Guerrero’s Tribute
Art Barr created the Frog Splash, but Eddie Guerrero elevated it to legendary status. Every time Eddie hit the splash, fans felt the emotion, especially after his untimely passing — a move tied forever to his name.
🌙 Masa Fuchi – Moonsault → The High-Flyer’s Trademark
Masa Fuchi innovated the moonsault, but stars like Great Muta, Kurt Angle, and even Charlotte Flair later made it world famous. The graceful backflip is now a staple of wrestling spectacle.
🐯 Tiger Mask – Tiger Suplex → Benoit & Eddie’s Version
The original Tiger Mask brought the Tiger Suplex to life, but Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero took it global, turning the dangerous throw into a symbol of technical mastery.
🦍 Karl Gotch – German Suplex → Brock Lesnar’s Brutality
Karl Gotch gave wrestling the German Suplex, but Brock Lesnar weaponized it. His endless “Suplex City” assaults made the move terrifying, brutal, and unforgettable on the biggest stage. Bobby D made it most famous though
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