Better known as a full nelson bomb, this move sees the wrestling apply a full nelson hold to the opponent from behind. Former NXT Rookie Percy Watson used a variant in which he holds his opponent in a fireman's carry before transitioning into a flapjack, dubbing this move Percycution. This facebreaker involves an attacking wrestler, who is standing face-to-face with an opponent, hooking both hands around the opponent's head and then leaping to bring both knees up to the face of the opponent. Or if you prefer,. This variant was used by former NXT Rookie Lucky Cannon which he called "Lucky Break" and by the late former WCW and WWF star Sean O'Haire as the Widow Maker. A lifting version also exists, where a wrestler applies a sleeper hold to the opponent, lifts the opponent up and slams the opponent into the ground. The wrestler stands in front of, facing away from and slightly to one side of the opponent. This variation of the spinebuster starts with the wrestler facing his opponent. Another variation of this move involves using a pumphandle lift where the wrestler sets the opponent up for a pumphandle hold and then lifts them into the execution of the move. Similar to the snapmare driver, the wrestler applies a side headlock before dropping down on either their chest or their knees and driving the opponent's head down to the mat forehead first, with the side headlock. There is also a slight variation of the half nelson that is called the power half nelson. You are now in a deep half nelson position and can take them to danger. The most common version sees the wrestler turn the opponent upside-down and drop the opponent shoulder-first on the wrestler's knee. Also known as the Victoria Driver or Burning Hammer, this move is executed from an Argentine backbreaker rack position. A facebuster, also known as a faceplant, is any move in which the wrestler forces their opponent's face down to the mat which does not involve a headlock or facelock. It is considered a very basic technique, so basic that a forward rolling fall is commonly called a biel bump and is mainly used by very large wrestlers to emphasize power and strength over finesse. The wrestler then lifts the opponent upside down or on to their shoulders, and then sits down, driving the opponent between their legs, head and shoulder first. The wrestler lifts the opponent on their shoulders in an electric chair sitting position and then falls backwards driving the opponent back-first into the mat. Also can be called a pancake slam, this maneuver involves the attacking wrestler lifting their opponent up in a quick motion while holding a single leg or both legs. Kevin Nash used this move as a finisher during his time as Oz and called it the Oz Twister. It has been a staple in professional wrestling from its early shoot days to present day. 170. r/bjj. a hold in which a wrestler, from behind the opponent, passes one arm under the corresponding arm of the opponent and locks the hand on the back of the opponent's neck. In collegiate, high school, middle school/junior high school, and other forms of amateur wrestling, the move is illegal. The wrestler grabs one of the opponent's arms, jumps and connects both their knees against the opponent's stretched arm. The attacker then falls on their back, bringing opponent's legs with them. Tommaso Ciampa used this move at NXT TakeOver: Toronto in a match against Scott Dawson. The wrestler then lifts the opponent into the air and falls into a seated position, driving the opponent tailbone-first on to the mat. Wrestling hold where one arm is pressed under an opponent's arm from behind to the back of their neck. For other uses, see, "Full nelson" redirects here. Though there are many variations, the term suplex (without qualifiers) can also refer specifically to the vertical suplex. This is a move in which a wrestler stands side-to-side and slightly behind with the opponent, facing in the same direction, and reaches behind the opponent's back to hook the opponent's head with the other hand extending the opponent's nearest arm, then while hooking the opponent's leg the wrestler falls backward, pulling the opponent to the mat back-first. This can also be a lariat-legsweep combination to slam down the opponent. This slam sees a wrestler first lift their opponent up over their head with arms fully extended, before lowering the arm under the head of the opponent so that the opponent falls to that side, while flipping over and landing on their back. A bulldog, originally known as bulldogging or a bulldogging headlock or the headlock jawbreaker, is any move in which the wrestler grabs an opponent's head and jumps forward, so that the wrestler lands, often in a sitting position, and drives the opponent's face into the mat. Similar to a hangman, where the wrestler catches the opponent in a side headlock, running towards any set of ropes. Rhea Ripley uses the move itself or a powerbomb version called "Riptide". A cross legged version is used by CIMA, who calls it the "perfect driver". A full Nelson hold is two half Nelsons: neck held down with arms wrapped under both armpits of the held person A back body drop or backdrop (also sometimes called a shoulder back toss), is a move in which a wrestler bends forward or crouches in front of their opponent, grabs hold of the opponent, and stands up, lifting the opponent up and over and dropping them behind the back. Archer, Jeff; Svinth, Joseph (January 2005). The attacking wrestler uses the hold to lift the opponent up over their shoulder, while over the shoulder the attacking wrestler would fall forward to slam the opponent against the mat back-first, normally the type of powerslam delivered is a front powerslam. There are multiple variations of the handstand headscissors takedown. This arm drag sees the wrestler being held in a wheelbarrow hold by the opponent, and then going for an over the shoulder arm drag as they free their legs off of the opponent's waist. A move in which the wrestler goes behind an opponent, then puts their head under the opponent's shoulder. Popularized by Brian Cage as Weapon X. This movement relieves the clamp or "wing" pressure, creates a dominant perdenicular angle, lifts the opponents's near shoulder, and turns the opponent's hips.) This move originated from the Kinnikuman manga, originally known as the Kinniku Buster (kinniku being Japanese for "muscle"), with the move ending with the opponent crashing down on their neck against the attacking wrestler's shoulder. half nelson noun : a wrestling hold in which one arm is thrust under the corresponding arm of an opponent and the hand placed on the back of the opponent's neck compare full nelson Example Sentences Also described as a hangman's facebreaker or an over the shoulder facebreaker, this facebreaker is performed when an attacking wrestler, who is standing in a back to back position with an opponent, reaches back to pull the opponent's head over their shoulder before (while keeping a hold of the opponent's head) spinning round to twist the opponent's head over as they drop down to one knee forcing the opponent face-first into the wrestlers exposed knee in one quick fluid motion. This was the finisher for wrestlers Chyna and the Ultimate Warrior. Buddy Murphy uses a pumphandle lift version called "Murphy's law". Velveteen Dream uses a cartwheel version of the move itself called the "Dream valley driver". This will create a prybar affect on your opponents arm. While maintaining the wrist-clutch, they then perform the driver. The wrestler lifts their opponent up and turns them upside down so that they are held up by the wrestler's arm cradling their back. If one series was to be declared the undisputed king of top techniques, it would be the half nelson wrestling series. A full nelson facebuster-like, which sees the wrestler holding the opponent in a full nelson. Shawn Spears also used this move as a finisher during his second tenure in the WWE as "Tye Dillinger" calling it the "Tye-Breaker". From a position in which the opponent is bent forward against the wrestler's midsection, the wrestler grabs around his or her opponent's midsection and lifts so that the opponent is held upside down, facing in the same direction as the wrestler. This was popularized by both Hardcore Holly as the Alabama Slam, named after his fictional hometowns of Talladega and later Mobile, Alabama and the Big Boss Man as the Water-wheel Slam. In the pin position, be sure to have your forehead on the mat and your feet wide, at the same time lifting your opponents head to apply the maximum amount of body pressure. Half nelson suplex. Another variation of this move sees the wrestler performing a backflip from the top turnbuckle, and as he floats over the opponent, he quickly grabs the opponent's head or neck with both hands and falls on his stomach to complete the rear mat slam. The wrestler turns to one side (depending on which hand is used to catch the opponent) while still catching the opponent with the headlock. The wrestler faces the opponent from the side, slightly behind, then tucks their head under the opponent's near armpit and grabs hold of the opponent's near leg, bending it fully. A top rope variant was also regularly performed by Scott Steiner, while Ronda Rousey uses the twisting version as a finisher, calling it Piper's Pit. This move was used by The One Billy Gunn and nicknamed The One and Only and later popularized by Ted DiBiase Jr., who named it the Dream Street. When the opponent has been turned over onto their back, the aggressor attempts to pin them by tightening the grip on the neck, putting the nelson in more deeply so that the aggressor's elbow is hooking the opponent's neck. Well known as the complete shot or reverse STO, this is a move in which a wrestler stands side-to-side and slightly behind with the opponent, facing in the opposite direction, and reaches around the opponent's torso with one arm across the opponent's chest with their hand holding on to their other hand which is behind the opponent's head. A jawbreaker is any move in which the wrestler slams their opponent's jaw against a part of the wrestler's body, usually their knee, head or shoulder. A cutter is a three-quarter facelock neckbreaker. Jinder Mahal uses this move calling it the Khallas. It is a secure hold which can be used to control the opponent, but does not allow for finishing action, such as pinning the opponent, executing a reliable submission hold, or allowing for effective striking. This is also a move used often in Judo and in other grappling martial arts. When securing the half nelson, your fingertips should grab the opponents far ear and you should be able to read your wristwatch if you had one on. This is a basic though super effective wrestling move used commonly in amateur wrestling. This move is used by Bubba Ray Dudley, who dubbed it the Bubba Bomb/Bully Bomb. Also this is a great hold for smaller players who have a difficult time unseating larger players from the turtle position. This was a signature move for Edge, which he called Edge-O-Matic. An arm wringer or spinning wristlock is a move in which the wrestler grabs the opponent's wrist with both hands and twists it over the wrestler's head to spin the arm around, either with enough force to flip the opponent to the mat or just to hyperrotate the joints while standing. The opponent lands face-first into the mat, with their upper body damaged. Half Neslon (the correct way) Augsburg Wrestling Academy Maverick Wrestling 3.67K subscribers Subscribe 515 Share Save 66K views 11 years ago Check out the workout here. Join PlaySportsTV today and get instant access to over . As the wrestler falls onto their back they forces the opponent's arm down into both knees, thus damaging it. WWE Legend Tatanka also uses this as a finisher, calling it "End of the Trail". The wrestler jumps from the turnbuckle behind the opponent, then applies a headlock, driving the opponent's face into the mat. The wrestler turns and twists their body so their back is horizontally against the opponent's torso. Liv calls it the ObLIVion. Although it can be used on a stationary opponent, it is usually performed against a charging opponent, using the opponent's own momentum to make the throw more powerful. noun. Similar to the fireman's carry takeover, with more of an emphasis on targeting the neck. Another variation sees the move done from the top or middle rope, used occasionally by Cena as the Super Attitude Adjustment. The attacker uses one hand to apply a half nelson hold and wraps the other hand around the opponent's waist. Many other facebreakers use the knee to inflict the damage; one variation sees the wrestler apply a standing side headlock, and simultaneously pull the opponent forward and smash the wrestler's knee to the opponent's head. The wrestler first drapes an opponent over their shoulders in a fireman's carry position. The attacking wrestler picks up the opponent in a fireman's carry. The wrestler springboards off one of the ropes or jumps from the top turnbuckle, dropping a leg across the nape of a leaning forward opponent. The Inverted Death Valley Driver was innovated by Kotetsu Yamamoto in the 1970s but popularized by Kenta Kobashi as the Burning Hammer. The wrestler then tosses the opponent overhead by throwing both the opponent's legs forward, slamming the opponent back-first. He was also known to transition into this move from a cartwheel to then jump onto the opponent's shoulders in his earlier career. This is the \"Nast Half\" apply with caution! Professional wrestling throws are the application of professional wrestling techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming them down. This move is derived from the original hurricanrana. Coach Nathanimal demonstrates how to catch a very deep Half Nelson when your opponent counters your wrist control. The wrestler would eventually either land standing or seated on the apron or the outside of the ring. The forward Russian legsweep was popularized by Jeff Jarrett, who began using the maneuver as a finisher in the late 1990s and calls it The Stroke. Jack Meehan This move is most often performed by wrestlers of Samoan heritage (typically from the Anoa'i family, including The Rock, Rikishi, Umaga, and Roman Reigns (who uses the one-handed variant), as well as a pop-up version used by Nia Jax and The Usos. It is literally half of the full Nelson control, but wrestlers do tend to grip the opposite side arm with their free arm for extended control. The wrestler ducks, hooks one of the opponent's legs with one of their arms, stands up and falls backwards, flipping the opponent and driving them back first down to the mat, with the wrestler landing on top of the opponent. Many of these moves are used as finishers by various wrestlers, who refer to them by several different names that reflect their gimmick. It was named the "Frankensteiner" by Scott Steiner, who used it as a finishing move. The three-quarter nelson can be used in amateur wrestling to pin the opponent and is more secure than a half-nelson. Coaching Point. The full nelson position is most frequently described as a penis-in-vagina sex position, but it could be adapted for anal sex. Another variation of this move that's done in one complete motion called a Deadly Driver sees the attacker performing this move to opponent who is positioned on top rope as a counter to an attempted diving attack. The wrestler then falls backwards to the mat, thus forcing the opponent to fall forwards and impact the exposed knees. Moves are listed under general categories whenever possible. Baron Corbin's finisher is a variant of this move called the End of Days while Angelina Love uses the move as a signature (previously a finisher) called Lights Out. The move is used by Hiromu Takahashi as the Dynamite Plunger and Jordan Devlin as the Ireland's Call. The one-handed bulldog is in fact more of a facebuster than an actual bulldog and generally sees a wrestler run up from behind their opponent, grab the opponent's head with one hand, and leap forward. In this slam a wrestler places the opponent in a cobra clutch and then lifts the opponent into the air by their neck before jumping backwards, falling face down or into a sitting position, driving the opponent back first down to the mat. An armbreaker is any move in which the wrestler slams the opponent's arm against a part of the wrestler's body, usually a knee or shoulder. Known in Mexico's lucha libre as silla elctrica (Spanish for electric chair). A cross-legged and wrist-clutch version of this move also exists. The wing choke is an incredibly powerful choke, but most players opt for the bow and arrow. Be sure to get high on your opponents base to keep the weight forward and use your head to drive their head down. The half nelson is done using only one hand, by passing it under the arm of the opponent and locking the hand on the opponent's neck. Compare nelson. The Half Nelson is a staple wrestling pin move that high school wrestlers use to pin an opponent when he is lying on his stomach in a flattened position. Half Nelson: Directed by Ryan Fleck. When the agressor's half is sufficiently clamped, the opponent can with the free hand reach under their own neck and "peel" off the half hand. A stunner is a three-quarter facelock jawbreaker. Also known as an inverted stunner, the wrestler stands facing the opponent, places their shoulder under the jaw of the opponent and holds the opponent in place before falling into a sitting or kneeling position, driving the jaw of the opponent into their shoulder. Madcap Moss uses a reverse neckbreaker like variation of this move, calling it the Punchline. You will need to use your hips and legs to drive the weight forward to keep their head down to later apply the half nelson. This top rope flipping slam sees a wrestler stand under an opponent, who is situated on the top turnbuckle, turn their back to this opponent while taking hold of the opponent's arms from below, often holding underneath the opponent's arm pits. If you can not perform the spike half nelson, slide your inside knee in front of opponents inside knee. The opponent lies on their side on the shoulders of the wrestler, facing either the opposite or the same direction as the wrestler, with the wrestler holding the opponent by the lower leg and either the head or lower arm. Cesaro used this move a few times and now uses it as his signature move, named the Swissblade. It is essentially the same as the ippon seoi nage found in judo. The move was innovated by Lou Thesz. Often used by a wrestler to stun an opponent and set him or her up for another move. Release the chicken wing to get the pin if you have to. The wrestler stands slightly to the side of their opponent, grabs the opponent by the nape in a single or double collar tie, and throws them forward, causing the opponent to flip over onto their back. The hand not performing the nelson is placed on the opponent's head to increase the overall power of the half nelson. An inverted version of this sees the attacking wrestler drop the opponent on the back of their head, as done in a reverse bulldog. This move is also called the military press slam. Popularized by Rick Steiner. [5] Examples of attacks from the airborne opponent include executing a dropkick on the standing opponent. The wrestler then falls sideways, driving the opponent's head to the mat. Then after grabbing the opponents nearest leg, the wrestler lifts the opponent's leg outward before swinging forward using the opponent's momentum and slamming them down back-first. Jump to the side in which you have the half nelson and drive them over to the pin position. This is especially effective if the opponent is on their knees instead of lying flat, which is why the half nelson should not be attempted until the opponent's stomach is on the ground. The wrestler reaches under one of the opponent's arms with their corresponding arm and places the palm of their hand on the back of the opponent's neck, thereby forcing the arm of the opponent up into the air to complete the half nelson. the double-knee variant was popularized by Xavier Woods. This variation of the STO sees the attacker apply a front facelock on his opponent and sweeping the opponent's leg and falling forward, with the opponent landing on his neck and shoulders. The wrestler then jumps over them and bulldogs the opponent, driving the chin/face of the opponent into the top rope. The wrestler may land in a kneeling or squatting position. NJPW wrestler Switchblade Jay White uses a variation called Blade Runner. Cody Rhodes has been using this as a signature move due to being trained by Hardcore Holly. They then lift their opponent up, and drops them tailbone-first on the wrestler's knee. You have watched 1 out of 2 free previews in this library. 344. The wrestler then lifts their opponent up so they are horizontal across the wrestler's body. Ryback uses a different variation as his finisher, called Shell Shocked, where he lifts the opponent into position with a fisherman's suplex and only hooks one of the opponent's legs before running forward and dropping them off his shoulders, in a Samoan drop-esque motion. This move was the finisher of Mike Rotunda during his time in the WWF in the mid-80s. The three-quarter nelson can be used in amateur wrestling to pin . A driver is a move in which the wrestler clutches the opponent's body in some form before falling into a sitout position while dropping the opponent on their back, neck, and/or shoulders. The use of the masculine is meant to be inclusive. It is used by the "Ace of the Universe" Hiroshi Tanahashi. The full nelson (sometimes called a double nelson or a double shoulder lock) is done by performing half nelsons with both arms. full nelson move or some called it master lock The full nelson (sometimes called a double nelson or double shoulder lock) is done by performing half nelsons with both arms. Balls", "/23 Twilling's WWE Over the Limit PPV report: John Cena vs. Batista in an I Quit match for the WWE Championship, Jack Swagger vs. Big Show for the World Heavyweight Championship, Edge vs. Randy Orton", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Professional_wrestling_throws&oldid=1149974080, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles needing additional references from July 2021, All articles needing additional references, Articles with unsourced statements from April 2018, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 15 April 2023, at 15:49. The move is used by Hiroshi Tanahashi, with some commentators even calling the move a 'Tanahashi' when anybody performs it due to how associated it is with him. This and the suckback finish can both be used when the opponent is balling up on bottom. Then, the attacker lifts the opponent before falling forward to slam the opponent back-first into the mat. Taiji Ishimori uses a Single underhook version of the move as his finisher calling it the Bloody Cross while T. J. Perkins uses a double chickenwing version. Keith Lee uses a powerslam or jackhammer version as a finisher which is called the "Big bang catastrophe". The wrestler then falls forward to his back or into a sitting position, driving the opponent face-first. An Irish whip into the turnbuckles usually sees the opponent remain in the corner, allowing a follow-up attack from the wrestler; the opponent may remain standing or slump to the ground, usually in a seated position, which will vary the attack. This variation of the spinebuster sees the wrestler lift the opponent by their waist as in the standard version, but then place their dominant hand onto the opponent's chest in order to slam them, similarly to a chokeslam. The wrestler then reaches behind themselves and applies a three-quarter facelock to the opponent. Although the high half nelson is considered intermediate in difficulty, finishing the drill should be stressed with novice . As well known as a falling rear mat slam. Many people call it the Michinoku Driver because it is used more often than the original Michinoku Driver.