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The Backstabber (also called the Back Cracker) is Carlito's signature finishing move - a lunging double knee facebreaker where he jumps and drives his knees into the opponent's back. Randy Orton uses the RKO, MVP uses the Playmaker, and RVD uses the Five-Star Frog Splash.

The Batista Bomb is Dave Batista's signature finishing maneuver - a sit-out powerbomb where he lifts the opponent onto his shoulders and slams them down while sitting out. Chris Jericho uses the Codebreaker, Hardcore Holly used the Alabama Slam, and Tommy Dreamer uses the Dreamer Driver.

The number 619 is Rey Mysterio's signature - it represents the area code of his hometown San Diego, California. He performs the 619 move by swinging through the ropes to kick his opponent. Mark Henry is World's Strongest Man, Triple H uses Pedigree, and The Miz uses Skull Crushing Finale.

Mark Henry, known as 'The World's Strongest Man' due to his powerlifting background, famously used the World's Strongest Slam as his finishing move in WWE. Paul London and William Regal were high-flyer/technical wrestlers respectively, while The Great Khali used a different finishing maneuver called the Khali Vice Grip.

Bobby Lashley has been known as 'The Dominator' in WWE, using this nickname during his multiple championship runs. John Cena is 'The Champ' or 'Cenation Leader', Shawn Michaels is 'The Heartbreak Kid', and Chris Jericho has various nicknames but not 'The Dominator'. Lashley's dominant fighting style and MMA background fit this persona.

Sweet Chin Music is the iconic finishing move of Shawn Michaels, involving a superkick delivered to the opponent's chin/jaw. Jerry Lawler used a fist drop, Ric Flair used the Figure Four Leglock, and MVP used the Play of the Day. Michaels' version is the most famous and considered the definitive superkick in wrestling history, often used as a surprise finishing move.

Codebreaker is the finishing move of Chris Jericho (spelled with an 'h' - Jericho), which is a seated facebuster. Jericho has used this move throughout his career in WWE and WCW. Kane uses a chokeslam (Tombstone earlier), Big Show uses the Knockout Punch, and Edge uses the Spear. Jericho's version is typically performed from the middle rope or as a counter move.

The Figure-Four Leglock is the legendary submission finisher of 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair, used throughout his multi-decade career. This move targets the knee and leg, and Flair would often use it to win championships. JBL used the Clothesline from Hell, Batista used the Batista Bomb, and Big Show uses the Knockout Punch. The Figure-Four is considered one of wrestling's classic submission holds.

The Big Chokeslam is one of Big Show's signature finishing moves, where he grabs his opponent by the throat and lifts them before slamming them to the mat. Big Show is known for his size and power-based moves like the Chokeslam and Knockout Punch.

Moonlight Drive is John Morrison's signature finishing move, a variation of the corkscrew neckbreaker. Christian uses the Killswitch, Kurt Angle uses the Angle Slam, and Chris Masters uses the Master Lock.