The wrestler lifts their opponent up so they are horizontal across the wrestler's body. It is a neutral move, but it easily transitions for either wrestler to a position of dominance. Another variation sees the attacker performing a reverse STO, then locking the regular Koji clutch in, but crossing their legs in a modified figure-four headscissors. This should be number 1. This move has been used by Daniel Bryan and Bobby Fish as the Fish Hook Deluxe Edition. He then places his knees against the opponent's stretched arm and pulls back with his arms. It is innovated by the late great Gorilla Monsoon. With the same arm, they reach around the ankle and through the opening formed by the legs and lock their hands together. Sometimes preceded by an arm wrench, the wrestler grasps the opponent's hand and twists backwards, placing pressure on the wrist. The attacker then either pulls straight back on the chin or wrenches it to the side. Like many transition holds, the defensive wrestler often uses the position to perform a variety of counter moves, most notably the victory roll. [13] and the late WWWF superstar the late Bruno Sammartino, he even used this move to win his first WWE Championship. This hold is performed by placing the legs around a leg of an opponent and holding the opponent's foot in the armpit on the same side. By controlling the opponent's body and pushing the arm perpendicularly away from the opponent's back, pressure can be put on the opponent's shoulder. The anaconda vise is a compression choke. This keeps the over leg, now under, locked while putting pressure on the leg and stretching the legs and back. The locking mechanism is similar to the kimura lock, but instead of using a figure-four, it is applied using a leg. The wrestler places one of their legs under the chin of the opponent and pushes up. The wrestler lies face up and slightly to the side of the opponent. An inverted version of this moves exists with the opponent on their stomach, the wrestler grabs the opponent's right arm and places it on top of their back, grabs and stacks the right arm with their right leg, then puts the left arm on top of the right leg, and then finally immobilizes the other limbs by placing the left leg on top of the rest. This move has been used by many wrestlers for many years. This variation of the cloverleaf sees the wrestler, after crossing one of the opponent's legs over the other in a figure four shape, lock the over leg behind their near knee before placing the straight leg under their armpit and turning over. The move was popularized by Taz, who used it as a finishing move, calling it the Tazmission. An inverted variation is also possible, which was commonly used by Big John Studd. The wrestler sits down, crosses their legs, tucks their head into their chest and wraps one arm around their ankle (so they are effectively rolled into a ball). It was used by Ed Lewis and Bruno Sammartino. Variations of this can include clasping the opponent's hand instead of hooking the upper arm, for extra leverage and bridging out, while performing the move to increase leverage and immobilize the opponent. Most often applied by a standing wrestler against a prone opponent, but may also be applied by a seated wrestler or against a seated or kneeling opponent, sees the wrestler grasp both of their opponent's wrists while placing their foot or knee on the opponent's upper back, pulling back on the arms to compress the opponent's shoulder blades. Another counter of the electric chair position is the wrestler twisting over the opponent's shoulders so now they are facing the opposite direction, and from that position, the wrestler would backflip to hit a hurricanrana. One of the most painful submission moves in wrestling today. The wrestler then steps over one of the opponent's arms while holding that arm's wrist, and then rolls or twists their body in mid-air while holding the wrist, forcing the opponent down to their back and ending in a cross armbar. A version where the opponent sits in a seated position (with older origins) was first called Cattle Mutilation by Atsuo Sawada, a name that has also been applied to the grounded version made famous by Bryan Danielson. Often confused with the octopus hold, it was popularized by Perry Saturn as the Rings of Saturn. This hold sees the wrestler standing behind the opponent facing the same direction, and then hooking both the opponent's arms under their armpits. 2.0 0x. The attacking wrestler traps one of the prone opponent's arms in their legs, wraps the opponent's other arm under the attacker's shoulder, and then applies the crossface. Holding the opponent's legs in place, the wrestler then steps over the opponent and turns them over, applying pressure the whole way to cause pain to the knee and legs. It is a key component of several throws, drops and slams. A set-up for many throws and slams, this sees the attacking wrestler put a bent at the waist opponent to one side of them, reach the near hand around, and lock their hands around the opponent's waist. From this position, the wrestler lifts the opponent up, usually by bending. The opponent is on their back with the attacker sitting beside them and grabbing the nearest arm. Now I can finaly take revenge opon my enemies and fake friends.". The move is known for being used for the tiger suplex. Also known technically as the overhead gutwrench backbreaker rack or Sammartino backbreaker this sees an attacking wrestler first lift an opponent up so the opponent's back is resting on the wrestler's shoulder, with the opponent's head pointing in the direction that the wrestler is facing. The opponent is face down on the mat, with the attacker bending both of their legs up and tucking their ankles against their armpits. Various strikes, such as closed-fist punches, elbows, open-hand slaps, open-hand palm strikes, and hammer-fists to the opponent's head are often performed from this position. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 73,781 times. 7 Ric Flair's Figure 4 Leg Lock. This can be transitioned into a clawhold STO or iron claw slam. A similar heel hook can be performed by holding the opponent's foot in the opposite armpit and twisting it laterally; a move which is referred to as an inverted, reverse or inside heel hook. He first leads in with a Snap Suplex to put his opponent This article has been viewed 73,781 times. Take his/her left leg and place your left leg on the right side of his/her leg then spin 360' so that you are facing 3. [1] A camel clutch can also refer simply to a rear chinlock while seated on the back of an opponent, without placing the arms on the thighs. It can also be used to immobilize an opponent by pushing them to the ground. The attacking wrestler then seizes one of their arms and proceeds to walk over the opponent while continuing to hold the arm, forcing the opponent to turn over onto their stomach. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. He calls it the Koji MAX hold. This usually sets up a German suplex or a waistlock takedown. With the opponent lying face down, the wrestler sits beside the opponent, facing the same way, locks on the cobra clutch, and then arches their legs and back, bending the opponent's torso and neck upwards. This move is usually executed on a wrestler lying flat on their back. This article has been viewed 73,781 times. Short for "stepover toehold sleeper", this hold is a modified version of an STF in which the wrestler wraps their arm around the neck of the opponent in a sleeper hold instead of pulling back on the head of the opponent. This attack is illegal and results in a wrestler's disqualification, should the move not be broken by a count of five. Published 18th October 2022. It is a commonly used submission in judo, BJJ and MMA. Famous Luchador Blue Demon Jr. also uses a modified variant of this move as well, in which he does an inverted sharpshooter and then uses his free arm to pull back his opponent's arm. Speaking to the The wrestler has one arm free, which can be used for balance. The opponent begins supine, lying with their back on the bottom or second rope and facing into the ring. Jeff harDy! A judo submission named the reverse ude-garami, and popularly named and innovated by Masahiko Kimura, after he broke Hlio Gracie's arm with it. The wrestler pushes their standing or seated opponent into the turnbuckle and extends their leg, choking their opponent while using the top two ropes for support. The throw still inflicts the full damage when reversed, but the CM Punk used this move. 2. Take his/her left leg and place your left leg on the right side of his/her leg then spin 360' so that you are facing your opponent. During this This move was innovated by Frank Gotch. This move is also being used by indie wrestler The Silent Warrior, a wrestler who is Deaf. This is a transition hold for moves such as a two-handed chokeslam and a chokebomb. The normal Full Nelson hold was also used by the late WWF superstar Hercules. One of the opponent's arms is pulled back between their legs and held, while the other arm is hooked. The move can be done while the opponent is standing upright or lifted off the ground, usually with their legs wrapped around the attacking wrestler's waist. The Undertaker used this as his submission finisher, calling it Hell's Gate. The wrestling standing at the feet of a face-up prone opponent, reaches down to grab and lift the opponents whichever near single leg with both hands while placing their foot from their far leg onto arch the opponent of the far foot, pressing down to immobilize it while pushing the still held leg away, stretching the leg and groin of the opponent. Essentially a Gogoplata with leg submission, the wrestler steps over his opponent's leg and then laces the opponent's legs together, as a standard Sharpshooter would be performed. The wrestler then extends their remaining arm between their legs and then waits. Known as "La mecedora" (Spanish for Rocking chair) or "La campana" (The bell) in Mexico. This move is illegal due to usage of the ring ropes, and results in a disqualification for the wrestler should they not release the hold before a count of five. 1.0 0x. The wrestler kneels on the opponent's back with both knees, hooking the head with one arm and the legs with the other. This typically starts with the opponent on their back, and the wrestler standing and facing them. We are led to believe that once this move is applied, the wrestler who is trapped in it is experiencing an incredible amount of pain. [14] The wrestler, while behind the opponent, facing in the opposing direction, hooks their arms under the opponent's. Also known as a "Japanese stranglehold" (goku-raku gatame), "criss-cross stranglehold", "cut-throat", and "cross-armed choke". The move is also referred to as a "European headlock", due to its prominence in European wrestling. The crossface chickenwing is mostly identified with Bob Backlund, who used the hold as a finishing maneuver following his comeback to the WWF in the mid-1990s and won his second world championship using the hold. It was utilized by wrestlers like Awesome Kong. The inverted Indian deathlock facelock, or a "Muta lock". The full nelson, which is illegal in amateur wrestling, is often used as a submission maneuver by certain wrestlers, such as Chris Masters, as shown in the accompanying picture. Slick Ric, known by many as the greatest wrestler of all time. The wrestler hooks their far leg across the neck of the opponent, then hooks their hands behind the opponent's head, having one arm pass over their own leg and the other under. Another version of the move is similar to a wheelbarrow facebuster, but instead illegally pulls the hair of the opponent while leaning back to pull up the opponent's head and neck. This move can be used as a counter from various powerbombs and other moves such as a Gory bomb. This was used by Johnny Saint as the Johnny Saint Special. The wrestler stands in front of the opponent while both people are facing the same direction, with some space in between the two. The attacking wrestler tucks the opponent's head underneath their armpit and wraps their arm around the head so that the forearm is pressed against the face. Sheamus also uses this move. This is often a set-up for a crucifix powerbomb or a spinning crucifix toss. This was used by Colt Cabana as the Colt .45. The wrestler approaches the opponent and reaches under the opponent's shoulders, then threads their arms up and around the opponent's torso, with their hands meeting in the middle of the opponent's back or neck (essentially an inverted full nelson hold), and tucking the opponents head in their armpit. But Rogan criticizes it, emphasizing that its inefficient because invites an Inside Heel Hook counter: The move was invented by Hiroyoshi Tenzan. Aleister Black uses a variation where he reaches behind his back and clamps his hands together, he names the move, Dark Ritual. The wrestler stands facing the opponent. Then the wrestler lifts the opponent up over their shoulder. This move is achieved when a wrestler wraps a forward-facing opponent's legs around their waist (either by standing behind an opponent who is lying face-first on the mat or by catching a charging opponent), applying a gutwrench hold and lifting the opponent up off the ground into the air, then either continuing lifting and falling backwards to wheelbarrow suplex, or forcing the opponent back down to the mat to hit a wheelbarrow facebuster. Also known as a Bulldog headlock in BJJ, the wrestler, like a guillotine choke, tucks the other wrestlers head under their armpit. A variation of the Argentine backbreaker rack, known as the La Reinera, sees the opponent held across the wrestler's upper back rather than his shoulders/neck. 2. This hold is unique in that it can be used as a sleeper-like submission or, should the "unconscious" opponent end up lying on their back, a pinfall. The name comes from its inventor's name, Koji Kanemoto. The hold itself can be and sometimes is used as a submission move, but it is more commonly used as a transition hold to set up another move such as a suplex, a DDT, a facebuster, or a powerbomb. The wrestler then places their own spare arm under the other hand and over the opponent's back to lock in the hold, compressing the opponent's neck. The attacking wrestler stands behind the opponent who is either sitting or lying face down, then pulls the opponent into an inverted facelock, often hooking the opponent's near arm with their free arm. It is mostly used by Mark Henry, Goldberg, Beth Phoenix, Ric Flair, Sting, Kurt Angle, Jason Jordan, and Nia Jax. His son, AEW wrestler Hook, also adopted it as his finishing maneuver, rebranding it as Redrum. Wrestlers Alberto Del Rio (often the flying variant, see below) and Ronda Rousey perform this move a finisher. Award. In an illegal version of the hold, best described as a hanging figure-four necklock, the wrestler stands on top of the turnbuckle, wraps their legs around the head of the opponent (who has their back turned against the turnbuckle) in the figure-four and falls backwards, choking the opponent. The wrestler then slips one foot in front of the opponent's head and under their chin, locks their hands behind the opponent's head, and chokes the opponent by pressing their shin or instep against the opponent's trachea. Move your opponent's left leg on top of his right leg in the position for the submission. This move is illegal due to usage of the ring ropes, and results in a disqualification for the wrestler should they not release the hold before a count of five. The standing attacking wrestler grabs the wrist of a face down opponent, pulling it towards themselves, then steps over the opponent's outstretched arm, placing one leg to either side. This move is most recently used by Roman Reigns in his "Tribal Chief" character. Joe Rogan Blasts Signature Move Of Ric Flair As Dumb By Adam Morrison. The wrestler then places the opponent's far leg in the knee-pit of the near leg, finishing the submission by putting the opponent's ankle on top of their own ankle, rolling both onto their bellies, and pushing back with the wrestler's knees. Samoa Joe also uses an inverted powerbomb as a setup into the Boston crab. In this variation of the triangle choke, the wrestler sits behind a seated opponent. The wrestler grabs their opponent's throat with both hands and throttles them. An arm-trap variation of this move was invented by WWE wrestler William Regal and is currently known as a Regal Stretch. In this toe hold maneuver, a wrestler will grab the opponent's foot and lift their leg off the ground. Quickly clamp your left leg on top of his left ankle and apply downward pressure. AEW wrestler Jon Moxley uses this move as a finisher sometimes while taking the opponent down with and then transitioning from a sleeper hold or rear naked choke. Also known as a bridging wrist lock. Put Chris Jericho uses this move in a high angle version, calling it the Walls of Jericho. The attacking wrestler can then arch backwards, pulling the opponent's head forward and thus applying extra pressure on the neck.[6]. Essentially a reverse crucifix armbar with neck submission. WebReverse figure-four leglock The wrestler using this move stands over the opponent with the opponent face up and grasps a leg of the opponent. 15 moves that really exist", "The Head Chancery as taught by George Hackenscmidt in The Complete Science of Wrestling", "What a maneuver! It is the finishing hold of African wrestler Shaun Koen of the Africa Wrestling Alliance. The wrestler sits on one side of the opponent, encircles the opponent in a headlock position using their near arm, and grabs the opponent's near wrist, bending the arm upwards. The wrestler forces the opponent to the ground and opens up the opponent's legs, stepping in with both legs. By controlling the opponent's body and using the hands to plantar flex the foot either straight or slightly sideways, hence putting considerable torque on the ankle. Satoshi Kojima uses a slight variation where both of his legs are on the same side of the opponent's arm. This submission hold involves a combination of the figure-four leglock and the ankle lock. Wrestling Move: Figure Four Leg Lock - YouTube http://mongolsantino.com/join.phpkAos demonstrates the figure four leg lock. This neck lock sees a wrestler sit above a fallen opponent and wrap their legs around the opponent in the form of the figure-four, with one leg crossing under the opponent's chin and under the wrestler's other leg the wrestler squeezes and chokes the opponent. Additional pressure can be applied by grabbing the left shoulder with the right hand, or grabbing the biceps of the left arm near the elbow, then using the left hand to push the opponent's head towards the crook of the right elbow. It is usually done from back mount or closed guard. 3 HBK's Sweet Chin Music. Naomi uses this move to set up for the F.T.G submission manouvre. Years later, Kurt Angle adopted the ankle lock as his finisher, but would often do it from a standing position. This move is used by Cesaro as the Cesaro Swing. The wrestler then bends the wrist and forces the open palm of the opponent's hand into their chest, putting pressure on the wrist. [citation needed] This move is commonly transitioned from a reverse STO. Popularized by Brutus Beefcake, Waylon Mercy, Dolph Ziggler, Minoru Suzuki, and most recognized with Roddy Piper. From that position, the wrestler could execute many moves while the opponent is hung over/between the rope(s), for example a DDT or a neckbreaker. The wrestler hooks each of the opponent's legs in one of their arms and then turns the opponent face-down, stepping over them in the process. The wrestler then kneels down on the opponent's back, locking the opponent's arm behind their knee in the process. Lucha's "Electric chair" (Silla Elctrica in Spanish) is the term used for two different, unrelated attacks. This can also be a setup move for the 3/4 Facelock Jawbreaker, also known as the Stunner, made famous by Steve Austin. The wrestler then forces the opponent to one side, traps one of the opponent's arms with their own arm and drapes their free leg over the neck of the opponent, forcing it downward. A standing variation of the camel clutch is also used, with this variation popularized by Scott Steiner in the late 1990s as he used it as his finisher, dubbed the Steiner Recliner. This would result in the opponent's arm being shaped into a 4. The omoplata can be applied from the guard, by placing one leg under the opponent's armpit and turning 180 degrees in the direction of that leg, so that the leg moves over the back of the opponent and entangles the opponent's arm. The double-handed version was a signature submission of The Great Khali, dubbed the Vice Grip. The Figure-Four leg lock was Ric Flair's signature move. It became popular due to the legendary Nature Boy, Ric Flair using it as his signature move. Joe Rogan called Ric Flair a consummate showman, as he is the one who corresponds with the Figure-four Leglock. Another variant performed by Dana Brooke is done in a handstand position while she chokes the opponent with one foot. It can be transitioned into a DDT, suplex, etc. This is also called a "reverse chancery". Used by Chris Benoit as the Crippler Crossface; in the adjacent picture, he has pulled so far back that he finished the hold seated, which he did not always do. This elevates the wrestler and places all the weight of the wrestler on the opponent. Figure Four: Y+B Front Flip Elbow: X+A or Y+B from Top Turnbuckle Flying Forearm Kip Up: Running+Y+B or Running+X+A Finisher: Sweet Chin Music SGT. Nikki Bella has used both variations as a finisher in WWE. In this variation, the wrestler first performs the chickenwing to one of the opponent's arms, then takes their other arm, wraps it around the opponent's neck, and then either pulls the opponent's head to the side, which puts pressure on the neck and shoulders, or leaves the arm tucked under the chin as in a one-armed sleeper hold. The wrestler grabs the wrist of the opponent so that the arm is held bent against their back, and their hand is forced upwards towards the neck, thereby applying pressure to the shoulder joint. Austin Aries uses a half surfboard variation, called Fish Hook of Doom, where the opponent is lying face down. This move is also sometimes dubbed the King Crab Lock. The wrestler pulls down with both arms while pushing up with the knees to bend the opponent's back. It is used by Cody as the American Nightmare. This was also used as a finisher by Hulk Hogan early in his career called the Golden Squeeze in his WWF debut match against Ted DiBiase in 1979. To do this, the opponent's legs are then hooked under the top ropes, leaving the opponent facing the attacking wrestler, upside down. The wrestler faces their opponent, who is bent over. It is mostly performed by Jushin Thunder Liger, Natalya Neidhart and Daniel Bryan as a signature and by Rito Romero as a finisher. This may sometimes be preceded by an arm wrench. With one hand the wrestler will grab either the toes or the outside of the foot, then with the other wrap the ankle to create a "hole" for the joint. 4. Lie back facing upwards. It can be performed from standing, sitting, or prone positions. Also known as a rear chinlock, the attacking wrestler crouches down behind a sitting opponent and places their knee into the opponent's upper back, then reaches forward and grasps the opponent's chin with both hands. A transitional hold in which an attacking wrestler hoists an opponent up onto their shoulders so that they are both facing in the same direction. With the opponent on their back, the wrestler, standing beside them, sits with their leg over and between the opponent's legs (often using a legdrop to the knee). Used as a finisher by Haku and Bone Soldier. The maneuver's invention is credited to Barry Darsow, who was the person who gave it its name. Also (and originally) known as a "scorpion hold". Get your opponent on the floor. Then, the wrestler passes their other free arm through the "hole" formed by the opponent's bent arm under the biceps, and then catches the opponent's grappled wrist. The wrestler then places their free leg on the instep of the leg which is already being used to choke the opponent. Yuji Nagata has used the move while rolling his eyes backwards called the Shirone (white eyes). Generally, the direction of the shin in the leg acting as a fulcrum will determine where the larger part of the pressure will go. Then, the wrestler maneuvers their other arm through the "hole" created by the opponent's bent wrist, locks their hand upon their own wrist, and pulls the opponent forward, causing pressure on the opponent's arm and neck. Also known as a headscissors crucifix choke, the opponent is sitting while the wrestler is behind the opponent holding the opponent's wrist. The move used to trick an unsuspecting opponent. Also known as Ashi-Dori-Garami in Judo, the wrestler sees the opponent in a crouching position and then takes hold of their foot and cranks it sideways, putting pressure on the ankle and achilles tendon. He usually sets it up from a single-leg takedown or a roll-through called the Calgary Crab. These include Boston crabs, figure four leg locks (Aa announcer calls him) Hardy boyz are the best. Tags: Stretch, Leglock. Also known as a cross armbreaker or straight armbar. But instead of taking a big step forward to lock in the Sharpshooter submission, the wrestler falls to his back and then catches the opponent's throat with his shinbone, as if to perform a Gogoplata. The opponent is on his back, wrestler standing to his side and reaching down to grab the opponent's far arm, pulling up. The applying wrestler then squats back, lifting the This hold is a staple of European style wrestling and technical wrestling influenced by European wrestling. This move can be compared to the Heel Hook in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Likewise, chokes are usually not applied to the point where they cut off the oxygen supply to the opponent's brain. The wrestler wraps their legs around the opponent's head in a headscissors, facing towards the opponent, then grabs one of the opponent's arms and wrenches it backwards, causing pressure on the shoulder and elbow of the opponent. WebBuddy Rogers applying the figure four leg lock That being said, Ric Flair is not the only one to have adopted the figure four from Buddy Rogers. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. The Rock also used this move as his signature submission move by the name Sharpshooter. It is the sitting position used by many American males who have a competitive nature. The attacker then arches backwards, putting pressure on the opponent's neck and spine. WebThe locking mechanism is similar to the kimura lock, but instead of using a figure-four, it is applied using a leg. The attacking wrestler then wraps their legs around the opponent's midsection with a body scissors and arches backwards, pulling the opponent's head forward, stretching the torso and the neck. Dexter Lumis uses this move called Silence, which sees him use the move from either a standing and seated position, with the latter sometimes transitioning from a sitout sideslam. The attacker can apply different submissions. The wrestler first straddles one of the opponent's legs, then reaches over the opponent's near arm with the arm close to the opponent's back and locks it. The wrestler then wraps their arm around the opponent's neck, pressing the biceps against one side of the neck and the inner bone of the forearm against the other side. Nicknamed the Stu-Lock, in honor of Stu Hart who used the move, the wrestler approaches a prone opponent from the side. The wrestler then wraps their legs around the head of the opponent and crosses the opponent's legs, applying pressure on them with their hands. The attacking wrestler tucks the opponent's head underneath their armpit and wraps one arm around the neck so that the forearm is pressed against the throat, as in a front chancery. While the hold applies pressure to the knee, it actually can be very painful to the shin of the victim. The wrestler grabs their opponent's arm, pulling it around behind the opponent's back. By signing up you are agreeing to receive emails according to our privacy policy. It is performed by approaching the opponent and putting one hand on the back of the opponent's neck while holding the elbow of the opponent's arm that is holding their own neck. Also called a straight legbar or kneebar, it is performed similarly to an armbar by holding the opponent's leg in between the legs and arms so the opponent's kneecap points towards the body. The wrestler stands face-to-face with the opponent, ducks, hooks one of their arms over the opponent's shoulder (if seizing the opponent's left shoulder, they hook with their right, or opposite if sides are reversed), swings under the opponent's armpit, then around and over the opponent's back, so that they faces the same way as the opponent. As with a sleeper hold, this move can also be performed from a standing position. 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