Have you ever wondered which is the most fascinating and entertaining aerial in the WWE? Let’s find out.
As we know, WWE stands for World Wrestling Entertainment. The WWE industry is worth $5.71 billion.
With such a high valuation, it is no wonder that people love WWE, wrestlers, and their moves.
From the thrill to the chaos, we love it all.
Wrestlers perform aerial moves to increase speed and coordination within the ring to knock out the opponent.
However, some techniques or moves are banned due to the high risk of injury.
Quick Overview
| Name of Wrestler |
| 15) Billy Kidman |
| 14) Dynamite Kid |
| 13) Kofi Kingston |
| 12) Jimmy Snuka |
| 11) Shane McMahon |
| 10) Ricky Steamboat |
| 9) Brock Lesnar |
| 8) Shawn Michaels |
| 7) Rob Van Dam |
| 6) Ultimo Dragon |
| 5) Eddie Guerrero |
| 4) Too Cold Scorpio |
| 3) Jeff Hardy |
| 2) Jushin Liger |
| 1) Rey Mysterio |
Most Entertaining WWE Aerial
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15) Billy Kidman
Peter Alan Gruner Jr., commonly known as Billy Kidman, currently serves as a producer in WWE and is a retired wrestler. Born on May 11, 1974, Kidman is 5 feet 10 and 195 lb.
He gained fame for his work with World Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment during the 1990s. Kidman was a member of Raven’s Flock and The Filthy Animals. Later, he also joined The New Blood.
He has won Cruiserweight Championship seven times and several Raw Tag Team Championships.
He was trained by Afa Anoa’i, who is a Hall of Famer. Kidman played with great players such as Hulk Hogan, Rey Mysterio Jr., and Guerrera.
Moreover, his net worth is $120 million as of March 2023.
14) Dynamite Kid
Thomas Billington, better known as the “Dynamite Kid,” was a professional wrestler born on December 5, 1958.
He competed in World Wrestling Federation, Stampede Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling, and more.
The 5 feet 9 high and 225 lb wrestler had a unique style that included styles from Britain, Mexico, Japan, and Canada.
Often, he used a “diving dynamite headbutt” as his move to knock his opponent. The move caused injuries and concussions on his back and legs, due to which his leg was amputated.
He achieved titles such as Best Flying Wrestler in 1984, Most Impressive Wrestler, Stampede British Commonwealth Mid-Heavyweight Championship 4 times, and many more.
At the age of 60, Kid passed away.
13) Kofi Kingston
Kofi Nahaje Sadokie-Mensah is a professional wrestler who plays for WWE. Kingston has won 22 championships, which is the highest number of championships in WWE history.
He has won the Intercontinental Champion four times and is the United States Champion three times.
The wrestler is 6 ft tall and 96 kgs. His signature moves include Boom Drop, Dropping Kick, Hurricanrana, etc.
Moreover, he won the WWE Championship once, WWE Tag Team Championship six times, Slammy Award once, and many others.
As of March 2023, Kingston has a net worth of $3 million.
12) Jimmy Snuka
James Reiher Snuka was born on May 18, 1943.
Obviously, we know about the very famous Superfly splash. Due to his signature move, he is commonly known as The Superfly.
The 5 ft 10 Snuka is 235 lbs. He is one of the first ones to start the high flying style of wrestling in the World Wrestling Federation.
Moreover, he was the World’s Strongest Tag Determination League in 1981, All-Star Wrestling Heavyweight Champion, Tag Team of the Year in 1981.
In addition, Snuka was the Best Flying Wrestler in 1981, Best Wrestling Maneuver twice, and Most Washed Up Wrestler in 1984.
Sadly, he passed away on January 15, 2017, due to a terminal illness.
11) Shane McMahon
Shane Brandon McMahon, the founder and chairman of Ideanomics, wrestler, and minority owner of WWE, was born on January 15, 1970.
Moreover, he served as a producer, referee, and announcer. The 6 ft 2 tall and 230 lbs. wrestler has won The European, Hardcore, and SmackDown Tag Team Championship.
His signature moves include Bronco buster, elbow drop, camel clutch, Boston crab, etc.
In addition to that, he won the WWE World Cup in 2018. McMahon resigned from WWE in 2009. However, he returned to WWE and is still wrestling.
As of March 2023, McMahon has a net worth of $100 million.
10) Ricky Steamboat
Richard Henry Blood Sr., known by his nickname Ricky The Dragon, was born on February 28, 1953.
He worked with American Wrestling Association, Jim Crockett Productions, World Championship Wrestling, and World Wrestling Federation.
Steamboat was enlisted in Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2009.
As we know, his signature moves are diving crossbody, double chicken wing, dragon sleeper, etc.
The Dragon won titles such as Most Inspirational Wrestler in 2009, Rookie of the Year in 1977, Stanley Weston Award in 1995, and many other big and small ones.
Furthermore, he has a net worth of $1 million.
9) Brock Lesnar
Famously known for his signature move “F5,” Brock Edward Lesnar used this technique as a finisher and a destructive one.
Born on July 12, 1977, Lesnar is a wrestler and football player. He currently plays with WWE.
Lesnar debuted in the WWE in 2002 and won the WWE Championship months after his debut. Thus, he holds the Guinness world record for the youngest wrestler to win the championship.
The 6 ft 3 wrestler weighs 286 lbs. and has won titles such as Best Brawler, Best Wrestling Maneuver, Most Improved Wrestler, and more.
In addition to that, Lesnar has won the WWE Championship a total of 5 times and the WWE Universal Championship 3 times.
Lesnar has an estimated net worth of $28 million.
8) Shawn Michaels
Michael Shawn Hickenbottom, better known as Shawn Michaels, was born on July 22, 1965. He stands 6 ft 1 inch tall and weighs 225 lbs. Michaels is regarded to be one of the greatest professional wrestlers.
He constantly worked with WWE until 1988, when he suffered a back injury. However, he made a comeback in 2002 and retired in 2010. His final match took place in 2018.
Michaels co-founded D-Generation X and founded The Midnight Rockers. He is famously known for ‘Sweet Chin Music,’ which includes a kick to the chin.
Michaels won titles and awards such as Most Popular Wrestler of the Year, Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Decade, WWF World Heavyweight Championship thrice, World Heavyweight Championship, WWF Intercontinental Championship thrice, along with many others.
Michaels’ net worth is estimated to be $17 million.
7) Rob Van Dam
We all know Dam’s signature moves the five-star frog splash and rolling thunder, don’t we? The five-star frog splash is considered one of the deadliest moves.
Born on December 18, 1970, Robert Alexander Szatkowski is an actor and pro wrestler referred to as RVD.
RVD has won the WWE Championship, ECW World Championship, WWF/E Hardcore Championship four times, WWF/E Intercontinental Championship 6 times, and WWE European Championship.
He was enlisted in the WWE Hall of Fame in the class of 2021.
In addition, Dam is the Seventh Grand Slam Champion and Fifteenth Triple Crown Champion.
His estimated net worth is $5 million.
6) Ultimo Dragon
With moves such as the dragon bomb, dragon suplex, dragon sleeper, dragon screw, Ultimo Dragon is one of the greatest professional wrestlers.
He was born Yoshihiro Asai, and stands 5 ft 8 inches tall, and weighs 185 lbs.
The wrestler has won the WCW Cruiserweight Championship twice, UWA World Middleweight Championship 5 times, All Japan Pro Wrestling World Junior Heavyweight Championship, and many other championships.
Bruce Lee taught Ultimo Dragon martial arts.
As of March 2023, his net worth is estimated to be $1.5 million.
5) Eddie Guerrero
Eduardo Gory Guerrero Llanes was a professional wrestler born on October 9, 1967.
He worked with Extreme Championship Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling, and World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment. The Gory Special was his signature move.
Guerrero is regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers. He was enlisted in the Hardcore Hall of Fame in 2015 and the WWE Hall of Fame in the Class of 2006.
Moreover, he won the WWE Championship, WWE European Championship twice, WWE United States Championship, and WWF/WWE Intercontinental Championship twice.
Sadly, the wrestler passed away on November 15, 2005, due to heart failure at the age of 38.
4) Too Cold Scorpio
Charles Bernard Scaggs, known as 2 Cold Scorpio or Too Cold Scorpio, is a professional wrestler. He has played with World Championship Wrestling, Extreme Championship Wrestling, and World Wrestling Federation.
The 5 ft 11 inches and 243 lbs. heavy wrestler’s moves include corkscrew plancha, diving leg drop, drop the bomb, knee life, and others.
He has won the WCW World Tag Team Championship, PCW Heavyweight Championship, and BTW Heavyweight Championship.
Furthermore, he was inducted into the Hardcore Hall of Fame in 2014, the HVPW Hall of Fame in 2015, and the H20 Wrestling Center Hall of Fame in 2021.
As of March 2023, his net worth is approximately $1.5 million.
3) Jeff Hardy
Jeffrey Nero Hardy is a 6 ft 1 inch and 225 lbs. professional wrestler currently playing with WWE.
Hardy is a WWE Champion, World Heavyweight Champion twice, WWF/E Intercontinental Champion five times, and WWE European Champion. He has won a total of 29 championships.
Hardy’s signature move is Swaton Bomb.
Moreover, he was the Best Flying Wrestler in 2000.
Hardy’s net worth is $12 million as of March 2023.
2) Jushin Thunder Liger
With finishing moves like brainbuster, shooting star press, liger bomb, the 5 ft 7 inches tall and 210 lbs. heavy Liger is considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers in the world.
Majorly, he worked with New Japan Pro-Wrestling in his 35-year career.
His original name is Keiichi Yamada.
The wrestler is a two-time World Heavy Middleweight Champion, two-time Best Flying Wrestler, two-time Super J Cup tournament winner, WCW Light Heavyweight Champion, along with many similar accomplishments.
Moreover, Liger was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in the Class of 2020.
As of March 2023, Jushin has a net worth of $3 million.
1) Rey Mysterio
Obviously, the most entertaining WWE aerial is Rey Mysterio. Because, who else?
Super hurricanrana, somersault rana, mysterio-rana, rolling roundhouse kick, springboard crossbody, and whatnot.
Born on December 11, 1974, Óscar Gutiérrez is a well-known professional wrestler who plays with WWE.
The 5 ft 6 inches tall and 175 lbs. heavy wrestler is indeed one of the most incredible flying wrestlers the wrestling industry has seen.
Undoubtedly, Mysterio has won the WCW Cruiserweight Championship 5 times, WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Championship along with WCW World Tag Championship 3 times.
In addition to that, he is a WWE Champion, three-time World Heavyweight Champion, three-time WWE Cruiserweight Champion, and the Best Flying Wrestler six times.
As of March 2023, Mysterio has a net worth of $10 million.
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