10 Best High-Flying Wrestlers In WWE History, Ranked
One of the reasons why wrestling is so special is because of the different styles. Some fans prefer technical wrestling, others prefer powerhouse wrestlers, and there are also fans who love the high-flying style. The aerial moves and stunts are often spectacular and exciting, adding a lot to a wrestling match.
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Throughout WWE history, there have been several wrestlers known for their impressive high-flying skills and their ability to make the crowd go wild during their matches. These wrestlers are able to perform spectacular maneuvers, putting their bodies on the line, to put on a memorable show. Without further ado, let's take a look at the top 10 high-flying wrestlers in WWE history.
10 Shane McMahon
Shane McMahon wasn't exactly a high-flying wrestler, but he performed many insane stunts throughout his career, so he deserves a spot on this list. Shane risked his life on multiple occasions just to entertain the fans, and that's admirable. He took several nasty bumps that most wrestlers wouldn't dare take. When one thinks of Shane McMahon, it's impossible not to think of his epic Coast To Coast and Leap Of Faith from the top of the cell.
9 Shelton Benjamin
In his prime, Shelton Benjamin was one of the best athletes out there. This guy had strength, speed, agility, and was also an acrobat. Throughout his career, Benjamin performed several breathtaking aerial moves that continue to live on rent-free in the memories of fans, he stole the show especially in Money In The Bank Ladder matches. Some fans believe that Shelton Benjamin deserved better, and consider him to be one of the most underrated wrestlers in WWE history.
8 John Morrison
John Morrison had many great moments in WWE, earning the love and respect of the fans thanks to his charisma and talent. His in-ring skills were always outstanding, his high-flying style was unique, as he combined his Parkour and also some capoeira. Morrison's moveset is extraordinary, he can perform top-rope moves, and he can even perform standing moves, like a Shooting Star Press and a Spanish Fly, which is very impressive.
7 Rob Van Dam
Rob Van Dam was an excellent high-flyer, expert at moves such as the Moonsault, the Frog Splash and the Diving Crossbody. He often combined his high-flying skills with amazing wrestling technique to create a dynamic and fun-to-watch wrestling style, which made him a fan favorite. RVD had a great career, although it should have been even greater, but unfortunately there were certain real-life factors that got in Van Dam's way.
6 Shawn Michaels
Shawn Michaels is one of the best wrestlers of all time, but in reality, he was much more than a high-flyer, and that is why he is not in a better position on this list. Michaels was more of an all-rounder, as he had high-flying moves, submission moves, and could even execute power moves against the right opponents. And that's why his matches were always amazing, because he provided a great variety of movements, and his technique was flawless.
5 AJ Styles
AJ Styles has a very similar wrestling style to Shawn Michaels, but perhaps Styles is a bit more agile in performing high-flying moves. The Phenomenal Forearm always looks great because Styles executes it flawlessly, as well as other moves like the 450 splash. However, like HBK, The Phenomenal One perfected other maneuvers and became one of the best performers of his generation, succeeding wherever he went.
4 Montez Ford
Montez Ford is only halfway through his career, but he is an exceptional high-flying wrestler. Ford's agility and athleticism are ridiculous, and that allows him to steal the show every time he steps into the ring. It is precisely because of his high-flying skills and his charisma that the fans want Ford to get a solo push.
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Montez Ford always performs impressive spots, just as he did in the 2023 Elimination Chamber match. Also, Montez Ford has arguably the best Frog Splash in WWE history, because he takes an incredible height, it looks like he is flying, and then falls from the heavens and causes a tremendous impact to his opponent.
3 Ricochet
Ricochet is not a wrestler who has won many titles, nor has he been involved in memorable storylines, but at least he always makes the most of his opportunity in the ring.
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Ricochet's high-flying skills are phenomenal, which is why he has performed so many mind-blowing moves throughout his career. Ricochet makes complex moves look easy, like a 630°, a Shooting Star Press, or a double rotation Moonsault. "The One And Only" is definitely one of the best high-flyers in WWE history.
2 Rey Mysterio
Rey Mysterio could not be missing in this list, as we are talking about arguably the greatest luchador of all time, and we know that Lucha Libre has a lot to do with high-flying moves. Rey Mysterio is barely 5' 4", and one would think that such a short wrestler would never succeed, but Rey proved that size doesn't matter. Obviously, Rey always faced wrestlers taller than him, so he climbed the ropes to gain an advantage with his high-flying moves, and that worked out very well for him.
1 Jeff Hardy
Jeff Hardy is arguably the best high-flying wrestler in WWE history. Unfortunately, he has had several real-life problems, but he left his mark on the wrestling industry and built an unforgettable legacy. Hardy was never afraid to put his body and life on the line to entertain the fans, so he went to the ring and gave his best. He performed several insane spots and took many nasty bumps throughout his career. His Swanton Bomb is iconic, and he could perform moves like a 450 splash, Whisper in the Wind, Poetry In Motion, among others.
