The riskiest moves in the WWE are always high-flying moves. Superstars often risk their lives to perform these sorts of high-risk moves in order to get high rewards. These superstars don’t even think twice before making dangerous jumps and leaps. Here are the top 7 greatest high-flyers in the history of WWE, ranked.
7 Greatest High-flyers in the history of WWE
7. Ricky Steamboat
Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat was a complete package. He was praised by fans as well as colleagues, such as Randy Savage and Ric Flair and not to forget, his arsenal was filled with high-flying manoeuvres. Ricky Steamboat came into the limelight when he became the Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion at WrestleMania III. He later lost his title against the Honky Tonk Man.
6. Kofi Kingston
In addition to his tag title reigns, Kofi Kingston has won the United States as well as the Intercontinental Championship several times. But life completed a whole circle when Kofi Kingston won the Universal title, not a single fan in the WWE universe can deny their contentment at that moment. But the way he lost his title against Brock Lesnar in a regular SmackDown promo that’s honestly not acceptable.
5. Eddie Guerrero
The Great, Eddie Guerrero was blessed with a brilliant technical and high-flying skillset. His exceptional frog splash was among the most effective moves in WWE at that time. Latino Heat significantly grew in fame while working with his nephew Chavo Guerrero. Eddie Guerrero became a main event star when he faced Brock Lesnar at No Way Out 2003. He’ll always be remembered as a pioneer in the business.
4. Shawn Michaels
The Heart Break kid has broken several hearts being in the ring, especially with the Sweet Chin Music. But his high-flying abilities also can’t go unnoticed. His suicide dives and somersaults among other aerial tricks helped him win a lot of matches. Michaels has won the WWE Championship three times, he’s also a three-time Intercontinental Champion and a six-time tag team Champion.
3. Rob Van Dam
Thinking about him, we always hear the chants of his name in our ears. Rob Van Dam’s high-risk High-flying combos were really feared during his lengthy tenure in ECW. He was also among the most important superstars at the time. The biggest win of his career came in 2006 when he defeated John Cena in 2006 for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 23 showdown.
2. Jeff Hardy
The epitome of an absolute Daredevil, Jeff Hardy has drafted some of the biggest and most spectacular moves in WWE. His High-flying action and daredevil mentality are unmatchable to this date. He has a huge hand in shaping up the tag team division of WWE with his partner, Matt Hardy. Following the success in the tag division, Jeff was equally successful in the singles division too.
1. Rey Mysterio
The 619 specialist has played a really important role in the making of WWE. Former WWE Heavyweight Champion, Rey Mysterio’s Royal Rumble victory is unforgettable. Rey Mysterio started his career in the cruiserweight and tag team divisions. But then, he went on to win the WWE Heavyweight title in WrestleMania 22. Later on, he also clinched the WWE Championship in 2011.
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