End Of Days & The 8 Most Protected Finishers In WWE Today

A wrestler's finisher is sacred and incredibly important. When it is hit, fans expect that it will lead to the end of a match. The more a finisher is built up and protected, the more impact it has when it gets delivered. Nowadays, false finishes are more popular than ever, and while they can add excitement, they can also diminish the move over time.

RELATED: WWE: 10 Signature Moves That Deserve To Be FinishersHowever, there are many moves within WWE at the moment that are still protected and genuinely bring an end to a match when someone hits it. Establishing and protecting a finishing move is certainly not a bad thing, and that is why these finishers are so strong.

9 Hurt Lock (Bobby Lashley)

The Hurt Lock is a brand new finisher that Bobby Lashley has added to his arsenal this year, and he's ensured that the move is taken seriously. It's important for any new move to be established straight away, and Lashley has done just that.

The move has quickly been taken seriously by fans because Bobby has picked up so many wins with it. His strength makes it very easy to believe that a wrestler will struggle to get out of it, which is why it's worked so well so far.

8 RKO (Randy Orton)

Randy Orton's RKO isn't just one of the most protected finishing moves of the current roster, but of all time. It's a great move and one that everyone knows he can hit out of nowhere, which makes it even more impressive.

RELATED: Randy Orton's 10 Most Shocking RKO VictimsWhile plenty of people have kicked out of the RKO, more often than not, matches end when one is hit. This has been very clear during 2020 when Orton has really protected the move, using it a lot more sparingly and guaranteeing a result at the end of it.

7 619 (Rey/Dominik Mysterio)

Another move that has been around for a long time is the 619, but it is one that people don't often kick out from. The move always looks brilliant and with Dominik Mysterio also using it, it has been given a new lease of life.

With WWE really pushing Dominik so far, the move now means more than it has in years and that's great to see. With both men utilizing the move, it is crucial that it is protected so they can each benefit.

6 Frog Splash (The Street Profits)

The Street Profits have been incredibly dominant on the main roster, and Montez Ford's Frog Splash has been a big part of that. Whenever he connects with the move, it is almost a guarantee that the duo has secured the win.

RELATED: 10 Iconic Wrestling Moves That Weren't FinishersHe has one of the most beautiful Frog Splashes in the history of professional wrestling, getting a ridiculous amount of height on the move. It always has a huge impact and rightfully leads to victories.

5 Spear (Roman Reigns)

Since making his return to WWE at SummerSlam, Roman Reigns has been really heavily protected in his new heel manner. His aggressive manner has been matched with strong and consistent booking, which has led to his Spear being protected.

The move always looks great and has tons of impact upon its connection, and that often leads to victories for the Tribal Chief. Roman is one of the top stars in WWE, and having a protected finisher to go along with that makes sense.

4 Phenomenal Forearm (AJ Styles)

AJ Styles has a real range of moves that he can use, and that allows him to keep the Phenomenal Forearm as protected as possible. When someone is going to kick out of a move, Styles often uses a different one, normally a Styles Clash.

The Phenomenal Forearm is one that he can hit on anybody and that is why it makes sense for this to be his most protected finish. It's very rare that somebody kicks out of this move, and because of that when it does happen, it's always a very big deal.

3 Asuka Lock (Asuka)

Asuka has been one of the most dominant performers in WWE history, and a big reason for that is how consistent her Asuka Lock has been. When this submission finisher is locked in, the result tends to be someone frantically tapping out.

It's a fantastic finisher and because Asuka is able to reverse all manner of moves to lock this on, it's something she can do consistently and from any point. The frantic panic her opponents get into when this is set really showcases the fact that they know it's game over, which adds to the quality of the move.

2 End Of Days (Baron Corbin)

Baron Corbin often doesn't get enough credit for his in-ring ability, as he has a really impressive set of moves that helps make his matches enjoyable. His End Of Days finisher is one of the best in WWE right now. It looks impressive, he can hit it on anyone and it has been well protected.

RELATED: 5 Ways We Hated Baron Corbin More As The Constable (& 5 Ways The King Is Worse)It is incredibly rare that anybody ever kicks out of the move. Corbin is selective when he hits this move, often not using it in matches when he is going to lose, which keeps the move really strong.

1 Claymore Kick (Drew McIntyre)

The only move that has been protected better than End Of Days in WWE is Drew McIntyre's fantastic Claymore Kick. It's an excellent finishing move and the fact it has been so protected is one of the reasons Drew is enjoying so much success.

Right now, whenever he hits the move fans expect a match to end, and that has really been pushed through due to his feud with Randy Orton. Having the WWE Champion's finishing move be protected is a great idea and it has guaranteed that fans really invest in his matches and know when things will be over.