Since the time of creator Wild Bill Longson, the Piledriver has been one of the most devastating operations in professional wrestling. Not only within the square circle, but also due to potential danger, it may be brought to the recipients. Therefore, this movement is largely prohibited. WWEaside some notable exceptions.
However, in AEW and beyond, Piledriver and its numerous variants are much more common. From Spike Piledriver to JML drivers, Longson’s finish maneuver has become one of the most diverse moves in professional wrestling. These are the 10 best wrestlers who still use pile drivers.
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ftr
Mindbreaker
Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler solidified themselves as one of the greatest teams in the history of professional wrestling, but it’s FTR’s tribute to the history of tag team wrestling that captivated fans. As Native Americans in North Carolina, Harwood and Wheeler’s particular affinities lie in the legendary team that adored Jim Crockett’s promotions, including Midnight Express, Rock and Roll Express, and of course, Earn Anderson & Tully Blanchard.
To pay homage to Anderson & Blanchard, the latter managed the FTR at AEW, while Harwood and Wheeler adopted the patented Spike Piledriver. Since betraying Adam Copeland in the dynasty, FTR has regularly adopted Spike’s Pilldelabor, with the intention of crippling the victims.
9
Chris Stallander
Saturday night fever
- Package TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER
Chris Statlander is one of the most physically impressive forces in women’s wrestling, and her height believes in her explosiveness and dexterity. The former TBS women’s champion has become a fan favorite at AEW and offers classic matches between Willow Nightingale and Mercedes Mohn.
Statlander’s finish maneuver, Staturday Night Fever, is a patented production of Statlander’s package Tombstone Piledriver. Hopefully she can use the move in the near future to win more Championship Gold.
8
Maria Me
Storm Zero
When Mariah made her AEW debut, she was featured as a “timeless” Toni Storm study. I’ve started a legendary story. Storm’s research became scientific and began to impersonate the previous incarnation of Storm, and even use her finishing manipulation.
Storm Zero is a production of Storm’s Snap Piledriver, and can quickly produce devastating effects. Last year, she used the move to defeat her former mentor Toni Storm for the AEW Women’s World Championships. May continues to use Storm Zero during the reign of the Championship, defeating several challengers in this move.
7
Young Dollar
Meltzer/TK Driver
- Springboard Spike Pile Driver
Over the past decade, Matt and Nick Jackson have captivated the world of wrestling with their junior heavyweight style. It’s a fascinating fan with their athleticism, aerial artistry and dazzling armoury. Inside the young Bucks there is an incredible array of weapons.
The Meltzer Driver is a patented performance of the young Bucks, a springboard spike pile driver, which the duo regularly uses as one of their various finishing operations. Last year, Meltzer’s driver was rebuked as TK drivers after Matt and Nick Jackson appeared in AEW President Tony Kahn.
6
Josh Alexander
C4 spikes
- Double Under Hook Pile Driver
Joshu Alexander, known as the “walking weapon,” is a wrestling machine. It infuses realism into every punch, slam and submission operation he employs. Alexander is an accomplished practitioner of ankle locks, but he is also known for his patented C4 spikes.
The C4 spike was Alexander’s double under-hook pile driver, also known as the Tiger Driver ’98. Alexander is a worker and he is sure to adopt movements on a regular basis. Since arriving at AEW, the “walking weapon” has been heeled alongside Don Charis, giving the opportunity to execute the C4 spikes with malicious intentions.
5
Mark Brisco
jet
- Double Under Hook Pile Driver
For over 20 years, Mark Briscoe was half of the well-respected Briscoe brothers along with his brother Jay. The duo became the Fixtures of Ring of Honor, winning the promotional tag team championship of the same name 13 times incredible. Unfortunately, Jay Briscoe died tragically in 2023 after a car accident.
In the years following the death of his brother, Mark Briscoe embarked on his own journey in singles wrestling – following in his brother’s footsteps and won the ROH World Championship. During the single run, Mark adopted his late brother’s finish maneuver.
4
Swerve Strickland
Great pressure
Since his arrival at AEW, Swerve Strickland has become one of the most dynamic performers of all things wrestling. Strickland’s greatest strength lies in his insight within the ring, mixing his athletic tools, presence, and unorthodox attacks.
The Strickland weapon crown jewels are a great deal of pressure. Swerve Stomp or House Call may be his most explosive move, but his rendition of the JML Driver is his most devastating.
3
“Hangman” Adam Page
Deadey
- Kneeling the back-to-berry pile driver
“Hangman” Adam Page is a lot. He is a former teacher, gardening enthusiast and fourth AEW world champion, but most of all, his page is a cowboy. Like his typical predecessor, the style of the ring’s page is defined by his stopping power – capable of leveling the enemy with shocking maneuvers like Oriha Moonsaw or his patented backshot lariat.
However, the Buckshot Lariat is not the only weapon in the Page holster. He also has Deadeye. This is his version of the pile driver from the kneeling belly. Page defeats many enemies with Deadey and has become one of the easiest and most dangerous finishing operations that can be recognized in all professional wrestling.
2
Tonistom
Storm Zero
Tonistorm has evolved into one of the funniest personas in all of wrestling. She is also one of the most technically skilled workers in women’s wrestling, excelling in the subtlety of the sport. Her style has a “timeless” quality, so what is a better finishing maneuver for the four-time AEW Women’s World Champion than the Pile Driver variation?
The move, known as Storm Zero, is a version of Storm’s snappile driver. The storm can be immediately notified and used to any opponent, regardless of size.
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Kevin Owens
Package PILEDRIVER
- Used to hurt both Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes
Kevin Owens is one of the most multifaceted performers in all of professional wrestling, both in and out of the ring. Despite his size, Owens is a physical wonder and can perform the maneuvering that is normally reserved for lighter classes. He is also one of the best brawlers of professional wrestling and can turn wrestling matches into knockdowns, dragout fights.
But Owens Arsenal’s most devastating weapon is the package pile driver. Owens, banned in WWE, has not avoided adopting the move with both Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes. I have both men on the shelf.
