While the superkick might have gone on to become an overused move by the current generation of wrestlers, none of them can hit it quite like Shawn Michaels. There's a big difference between a normal superkick and the Sweet Chin Music, with HBK tuning up the band to make this move incredibly special.
Michaels is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, and while he could do it all in the ring, the Sweet Chin Music always guaranteed him a reaction. He hit the finisher countless times over the course of his career, but certain ones were a lot more special and memorable.
10 WWE Championship Reward (WrestleMania 12)
Anytime someone is able to win their first WWE Championship, it is a big deal, and for Shawn Michaels that took place at WrestleMania 12. The Iron Man match between him and Bret Hart was an epic encounter, heading into overtime to settle the odds.
In the end, it was a Sweet Chin Music that sealed the deal, guaranteeing HBK one of the biggest wins of his career. The move looked amazing, and of course, Bret Hart ensured it looked excellent.
9 Sweet Perfection (Raw, 2009)
John Cena's rivalry with Shawn Michaels is a seriously underrated one from both of their careers because in the ring they produced some epic encounters. Their match on Raw in 2009 was a great example of their chemistry together.
It was a great encounter, but it also produced one of Shawn Michaels' greatest Sweet Chin Music. He connected so well with the move, rocking Cena straight to the mat, who sold it brilliantly.
8 A Stunning Sweet Chin Music (Survivor Series, 2006)
The beauty of a Sweet Chin Music is the fact that it can truly be hit out of nowhere. While Shawn Michaels can build the move up in the corner, sometimes hitting it when nobody expects it can have just the same reward.
That was the case at Survivor Series, 2006, when it was literally the first move of the traditional elimination match. Michaels hit Mike Knox with the move and then hilariously had to ask the official if the match had even started so he could pin him. It was a funny moment but also showcased how great the move can be as a surprise.
7 Stopped In Their Tracks (WrestleMania 19)
The WrestleMania 19 match between Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho was a real show stealer at the time. The two men put on a beautiful match filled with great counters and reversals as they went back and forth throughout.
During one moment, Jericho attempted to run at Michaels and was just stopped in his tracks as Michaels busted out an amazing Sweet Chin Music, dropping Jericho as he stood.
6 "I Just Kicked Stan" (Cyber Sunday, 2006)
Shawn Michaels has always been great at comedy, and his funniest Sweet Chin Music certainly came in a backstage D-Generation X segment. When telling Triple H he could still be controversial, HBK decided to start nailing people backstage with the Sweet Chin Music.
The first was Stan (which was actually Tye Dillinger), with Michaels hilarious hitting him with the move and then saying, "See, I just kicked Stan." But he then proceeded to hit more people with the move, including a great spot where one worker was hit and launched papers into the air as he sold it.
5 The Most Electrifying Sweet Chin Music (SmackDown, 1999)
Wrestlers being the special guest referee is always a risky situation, as it more often than not leads to them getting involved in the match. That was the case when Shawn Michaels was given the responsibility of calling it down the middle between The Rock and Triple H, on the premiere episode of SmackDown.
When The Rock seemingly had the match won, going to hit the People's Elbow, HBK popped up and nailed him with the Sweet Chin Music to the shock of everyone. It was a great move, sold perfectly by The Rock as well.
4 A Shocking Start (Survivor Series, 2009)
The triple threat match between Shawn Michaels, Triple H, and John Cena was a lot of fun at Survivor Series, 2009. Heading into the match, people expected that the D-Generation X buddies would work together.
Well, Michaels put an end to that idea as soon as the bell rang. The three men stared each other down until HBK nailed a huge Sweet Chin Music to Triple H, who sold it perfectly as his knees buckled and he bounced out of the ring.
3 A Gold Standard Superkick (Raw, 2005)
The match between Shelton Benjamin and Shawn Michaels in the Gold Rush Tournament was an incredible one. It went back and forth with some great wrestling throughout, until Shawn hit one of the most beautiful Sweet Chin Music's that he's ever hit.
It's one that has been on the highlight reels ever since, and rightfully so. Shelton hit a springboard leap from the top rope across the ring, only to be nailed by the move with pinpoint precision in mid-air, which was a true thing of beauty.
2 Barbershop Breakup (Wrestling Challenge, 1991)
The Barbershop with Brutus Beefcake is one of the most famous segments of Shawn Michaels' career. It was a huge turning point for him, and because of that the Sweet Chin Music he hits here is obviously one of the most important.
Turning on Marty Jannetty, the whole moment was shocking and caught fans off guard. Nailing his partner with the superkick before launching him through the barbershop window to create a moment that fans still talk about to this day.
1 "I'm Sorry, I Love You" (WrestleMania 24)
When it comes to Sweet Chin Music, the greatest that he ever hit was at WrestleMania 24. The move that ended Ric Flair's career was one that was jam-packed with emotion and heart.
The story between the two men was good, and when Shawn mouthed "I'm sorry, I love you" to Ric, it took the move to a whole new level. HBK knew that it was the final blow, with the Nature Boy in tears it brought one of the greatest careers of all time to an end.