Many of these moves are used as finishers by various wrestlers, who refer to them by several different names that reflect their gimmick. This variant is later utilized by former WWE Diva Michelle McCool, who referred to the move as the Faith Breaker. To get the pin, release the hook on the opoosite side of your head and wrap it on top of the front of your opponents head. In Japan, a backdrop is the term for what is called a belly-to-back suplex in America, so in Japan, it is called shoulder throw. A gorilla press in which the user drops the opponent and turns them 90 degrees, dropping then onto their shoulder facing the opposite direction to the attacker, before being driven to the ground in a spinebuster maneuver. The move often sees the wrestler keep their legs hooked under the arms of the opponent after hitting the move, using the underhooking technique to turn the opponent on to their back into a Rana style pinning position. Lance Archer, while using the original move as well, also uses a variation of this move referring to both called the Blackout. The passing hand goes under the opponent's neck and around the far side to the top of the neck, where it is locked with the other hand around the neck at the wrist or using a palm-to-palm or interlacing fingers grip. This version of the spinebuster sees the wrestler lifting the opponent, turning 180, and then slam him or her forward on to his or her back or slam him or her down while landing on top of him or her. From this position, various throws can be performed. It was also made popular by Kofi Kingston, who calls it the S.O.S. The move was innovated by Lou Thesz. Compare nelson. The wrestler stands in front of, facing away from and slightly to one side of the opponent. All positions have the attacker facing the opponent, unless noted otherwise. The wrestler hooks up the opponent as a pumphandle slam, then the wrestler goes through the body movements for the fallaway slam, executing the release of the opponent as they enter the apex of the throw, instead of at or just past the apex of the throw like when one executes the fallaway slam. Knux calls it The Knuxout. The wrestler then lifts the opponent into the air and falls into a seated position, driving the opponent tailbone-first on to the mat. 47. This will ensure the proper chest-to-chest pinning position with the half nelson. Ethan Carter III (EC3) uses this as his finisher and he calls it the One Percenter. [19] The standard powerbomb sees the opponent placed in a standing headscissors position (bent forward with their head placed between the wrestler's thighs), lifted on the wrestler's shoulders, and slammed back-first down to the mat. The keys to this series are securing a proper breakdown, and keeping weight forward throughout. If your opponent builds up to their base, keep your elbow up at all times. The opponent will often assist the slammer by placing their arm on the slammer's thigh. This move was made popular by wrestler Low Ki who calls it the "Ki Krusher". The wrestler hooks a half nelson hold on their opponent with one arm and their opponent's waist with the other, then leaps forward into a sitting position, driving the face of the opponent into the ground. In amateur wrestling a strong quarter nelson can be used to secure a pin, or to control the opponent and advance into a more dominant position. Shawn Spears also used this move as a finisher during his second tenure in the WWE as "Tye Dillinger" calling it the "Tye-Breaker". With both hands, pull the hooked arm to your chest and thread the your arm opposite the hook. The move is performed with the wrestler's legs scissored around the opponent's head, dragging the opponent into a forced forward somersault as the wrestler falls to the mat. A somersault version also exists, called the Dragonrana. A half Nelson is a wrestling hold in which the holder wraps his or her forearm under his or her opponent's underarm and rests his or her hand behind the nape of the held person's (his or her) neck. When the aggressor is driving forward perpendicularly to the opponent's body, the opponent can try to avoid being flipped over onto their back by extending their opposite foot in the direction of the undesired movement, and planting it. [2] This move plus some other variations are sometimes referred to as facebusters. The wrestler then falls forward onto their back or into a sitting position, driving the opponent face-first. 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. Carmelo Hayes currently use this as Nothing But Net. Ruby Soho and Kalisto use this move in some of their matches.[12][13][14][15]. They are sometimes also called "power" maneuvers, as they are meant to emphasize a wrestler's strength. Rage To Master Sports, llc.2006 Bristol DrIowa City, IA 522451-844-828-8225support@attackstylewrestling.com, Step 9 of Half Nelson Wrestling Technique: Spiral Ride Half Nelson. A brainbuster is a move in which a wrestler puts their opponent in a front facelock, hooks their tights, and lifts them up as if they were performing a vertical suplex. The attacking wrestler picks up the opponent in a fireman's carry. A neckbreaker slam is another technique in which the wrestler throws their opponent to the ground by twisting the opponent's neck. This variation involves grabbing and pulling by the opponent's wrist, then lifting them up into the air, before falling to their back, driving the opponent to the ground on the back of their head/neck. In another variation, the attacker runs to the opponent and executes the move. A rolling fireman's carry slam is a variation that sees the wrestler keep hold of the opponent and run forward before slamming the opponent to the ground, using the momentum to roll over the opponent. Apply a near wrist to your opoonent. The attacking wrestler starts by running and extending his arm like a lariat takedown but instead performs a revolution around the opponent's shoulders. L. A. Knight has also started using this move when he joined NXT, but it is preceded by a kick to the gut named BFT. This was popularized by both Billy Gunn and John Cena as one of their signature moves. Therefore, the opponent is slammed back-first into the mat after being almost "forcibly flipped" over the wrestler's back (as the wrestler turns to their sides). Release the chicken wing to get the pin if you have to. The wrestler jumps on the shoulders of the charging opponent and performs a back flip. 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. Moves are listed under general categories whenever possible. Also known as the reverse full nelson slam, this variation sees the attacker tuck and slide their arms under the opponent's armpits and then clutch the opponent's lower jaw. A wrestler dives from the ropes and lands on the opponent's arm. This move is performed when an opponent runs towards the wrestler facing them. By reduction, I mean instead of having two of your arms under the opponent's armpits and behind their head, you have one. Dustin Rhodes during his time in the WWF/WWE as Goldust used this move dubbing it "Oscar". Push his head down as you roll your right hip down onto the mat. This was the finisher of Byron Saxton, dubbed "Saxonation". A variation sees the wrestler run up the corner turnbuckles, perform a backflip over a chasing opponent, and at the same time grab hold of the opponents head and perform the slam. A cross-legged and wrist-clutch version of this move also exists. Ruffy Silverstein popularised the move during professional wrestling's early television exposure. This move was innovated by Mikey Whipwreck and popularized by Stone Cold Steve Austin. This is a basic though super effective wrestling move used commonly in amateur wrestling. When used as a hold, the wrestler often yanks the arm for added effect. CIMA uses both this move as well as a straight jacket version called the Goriconoslasm. This move is an STO where the wrestler would first apply a chokehold with one hand before sweeping their opponent's leg. Half Nelson: Directed by Ryan Fleck. When the half nelson is applied, drive the opponent to their opposite side than which youre on. Those achievements earned him a Daily Times Wrestler of the Year nod. For other wrestling & grappling techniques, please visit the main Grappling section. 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. An elevated gutbuster in which an attacking wrestler would lift an opponent up, stomach-first, across one of their shoulders before dropping down to their knees forcing the opponent's stomach to impact on the wrestler's shoulder. 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. Melina used this move after her return in 2010, most notably to win her second Diva's championship at SummerSlam 2010. This is a version of a German suplex where the attacker stands behind the opponent, facing the same direction. Similar to the double knee facebreaker, but with only one knee. A half nelson is a modification of the nelson wrestling hold in which you pin your opponent down by passing one hand under the arm of the opponent and locking your hand at the opponent's neck so he can't move. 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. 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. When your opponent tries a changeover from your half nelson position, release the half nelson and hook under both of their armpits. One occasional use of the Irish whip is to try to "hit for the cycle" by whipping one's opponent into each corner in turn. The move is used by Hiromu Takahashi as the Dynamite Plunger and Jordan Devlin as the Ireland's Call. It is a popular technique for very large wrestlers because it emphasizes their height and power. As they rebound back to the opponent, the attacker releases their legs, quickly places their hand behind the opponent's head, and goes for a bulldog. The wrestler then drops down to their back, driving the back of the opponent's head and neck into the mat. The attacking wrestler then pushes the opponent forward and off their body, slamming the opponent face-down onto the mat. This move starts with the wrestler standing behind the opponent, and then takes hold of the front of the neck or head, and then falls onto his stomach, driving the opponent's back of the head into the mat first. The wrestler then falls backwards to the mat, thus forcing the opponent to fall forwards and impact the exposed knees. 25 days ago. Marty Jannetty performed a version of the move where he applied a wristlock to the opponent first, which became known as the Rocker Dropper. Shad Gaspard used a high impact variant of this move called "Thugnificent". With Ryan Gosling, Jeff Lima, Shareeka Epps, Nathan Corbett. noun. 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. Understand that if you get to this step, youll probably have to use a combination of the sweep and spike half nelsons to get them onto their side. Half nelson definition, 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. This move was the finisher of Mike Rotunda during his time in the WWF in the mid-80s. 9/27/08 5:39 PM. NJPW's Great-O-Khan currently use this as the Eliminator while also applying a wrist-clutch sometimes for extra leverage. Master a series which is both technical, and punishing! The wrestler applies a headlock on the opponent, then runs towards the ropes and bounces off, driving the opponent face-first into mat as they land. Arn Anderson's son, Brock, has also started using this move after his AEW Debut. For other uses, see, "Full nelson" redirects here. Another variation has the attacking wrestler apply a pumphandle prior to executing this technique and is used by wrestlers like Jinder Mahal. The move is a standard facebreaker which involves the wrestler facing an opponent and grabbing him or her by the head or hair and pulling the opponent's face down, dropping it on to the wrestler's knee. A full Nelson hold is two half Nelsons: neck held down with arms wrapped under both armpits of the held person An inner-city junior high school teacher with a drug habit forms an unlikely friendship with one of his students after she discovers his secret. The wrestler then bends the opponent's back and slams their face to the mat. The move can also see other variations of a powerslam used, particularly into a sidewalk slam position. 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