The only difference between Sting's "Scorpion Death Lock" and the current "Sharpshooter" is which leg the pressure is on, as Sting's targets the right leg and the "Sharpshooter" targets the left leg. The former would not be acceptable in traditional professional wrestling, as all chokeholds that cut off the windpipe are not allowed in the sport. Rolando Vera was credited with inventing the move. The wrestler then grabs one of the opponent's arms in a stepover armlock, turning 360 so the opponent's arm is bent around the leg of the attacking wrestler. [7] This is an illegal hold as it both involves the attacker performing the move whilst outside the ring as well as using part of the ring (the ringpost) to execute the move. Mainly used as a setup for the bulldog, this move has been used commonly in MMA and other sports. Another variant performed by Dana Brooke is done in a handstand position while she chokes the opponent with one foot. Then, the wrestler moves slightly to the left while still positioned in front of the opponent. The opponent is face down on the mat, with the attacker bending both of their legs up and tucking their ankles against their armpits. But Rogan criticizes it, emphasizing that its inefficient because invites an Inside Heel Hook counter: Popularized by Jamie Noble, the opponent starts on his stomach with the attacker crossing one leg over the knee-pit of the other and holding that bent leg down by dropping to his side and placing their leg over it (passing that leg through the hole of the "4". A transition lift to perform many throws, drops and slams. With enough strength and willpower, the wrestler on defense can flip over onto their belly (and also their opponent), which is said to reverse the pressure to the one who initially had the hold locked in. Also known as a "Romero special". The wrestler stands behind their opponent and bends the opponent backwards. The wrestler then grabs hold of the wrist of that arm, pulling it upwards, causing hyperextension of the shoulder and elbow. Also (and originally) known as a "scorpion hold". Also known as a "Japanese stranglehold" (goku-raku gatame), "criss-cross stranglehold", "cut-throat", and "cross-armed choke". Put Wrestlers use a modified version, where they only push the shin into the throat in exactly the same manner (instead of grabbing their toes and pulling towards themselves). Palm strikes, slaps, and elbow strikes can be used in place of punches. Similar to a double underhook, but only one arm is underhooked and the head of the opponent is placed into a front facelock. This hold is performed on an opponent who is lying face down on the mat. In this toe hold maneuver, a wrestler will grab the opponent's foot and lift their leg off the ground. He calls it the Koji MAX hold. AJ Lee and Katsuyori Shibata used this move as their finisher. From behind a seated opponent, the wrestler grabs one of the opponent's elbows and pulls it up and backward. 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. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. This move is the finisher of Charlie Haas. 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. This can also be used as a setup move for leg locks such as the Figure 4 Leglock and the Indian Deathlock. The three-quarter nelson is done by performing a half nelson using one hand and passing the other hand underneath the opponent from the same side. WWE wrestler Veer Mahaan uses this move as a finisher calling it the Cervical Clutch. The Figure Four Leg Lock is a staple submission in the industry and many have added it to their 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. The scoop is also called the scoop powerslam where the wrestler attacks puts their hand in middle of the opponent's legs and turns them. Chris Benoit's Crippler Crossface was a variation that involved the arm trap. [5] The stomach claw was most famously used by Killer Kowalski, naming it the Kowalski claw. 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. This was used by Colt Cabana as the Colt .45. File Size . 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. This move is being used by current NWA superstar Tyrus as the "T-Slam". Styles and Asuka. It is considered legal in professional wrestling, although it is a chokehold. The wrestler pulls down with both arms while pushing up with the knees to bend the opponent's back. Depending on the wrestler's preference, they may clasp their hands together to secure the hold, as Triple H shows in the adjacent picture. Wrestlers Alberto Del Rio (often the flying variant, see below) and Ronda Rousey perform this move a finisher. It is mostly performed by Jushin Thunder Liger, Natalya Neidhart and Daniel Bryan as a signature and by Rito Romero as a finisher. The amateur wrestling analogue is the guillotine, also known as a "twister". The wrestler then moves their hands to the upper arm or wrists of the opponent, holding them in position, and spreading the arms of the opponent as though they were being crucified, hence the name. Former TNA and WWE wrestler Samoa Joe uses this as his signature submission hold, calling it the Coquina Clutch, and current WWE wrestler Shayna Baszler uses it as her finisher, calling it the Kirifuda Clutch. The opponent lies face down on the mat. The wrestler then pulls back so as to stretch the legs, back, and neck of the opponent while keeping the arm trapped. The wrestler then performs a forward roll while maintaining the hold. Essentially a step-over armbar with neck submission. Sami Zayn formerly used this move during his time in NXT. One of the most painful submission moves in wrestling today. This move can also be applied to a seated opponent. A common type of toe hold is the figure-four toe hold, where a figure-four hold is used to hold the opponent's foot. Used as a finisher by Haku and Bone Soldier. 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. 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. It can cause serious injury to the opponent if held for long. 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. Description Discussions 0 Comments 1 Change Notes 1 . Next, the wrestler turns their opponent over so that they are on their knees with all four of their limbs trapped underneath. The whole maneuver would force the opponent's arm to be bent in the number "4" shape, applying more pressure as the arm is trapped between the second or top rope. wikiHow is a wiki, similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. 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. For a full nelson, the attacker slips both their arms under the opponent's armpits and locks their hands behind their opponent's neck. then the wrestler clasps his hand, one arm passes through the leg applying the headscissors and the other goes under. The wrestler reaches down to pull the opposing wrestler up slightly, sits on the opponent's back, and places both of the opponent's arms across their thighs, usually locking at least one by placing the arm in the crook of their knee. From this point, the wrestler turns 360 degrees, simultaneously bending the arm of the opponent around the attacker's own leg. It can be performed from standing, sitting, or prone positions. An inverted version of the cravate is used by Chris Hero as part of his "Hangman's Clutch" submissions in which the hand positioning is the same as a normal cravate but the facelock is connected around the face of the opponent, not from behind the opponent's head, thus pulling the opponent's head backwards rather than forwards, putting significant pressure on the neck by stretching it backwards and in other directions toward which the neck would not normally bend. Becky Lynch uses it as the Dis-arm-her, where the attacking wrestler takes a face-down opponent's arm in a kneeling position, adding pressure by pulling back on the arm. [5], The wrestler darts their hand under an opponent's chin and grabs ahold of a pressure point above the throat, squeezing the nerve. It is also possible to put pressure on the elbow joint by bending the leg entangling the arm and twisting it in a specific manner. It is used by many wrestlers in the beginning of the match. This variant has been used by Alberto Del Rio, A.J. It is a commonly used submission in judo, BJJ and MMA. Another Argentine backbreaker rack variation called the La Atlntida, favored by Mexican luchador Atlantis, sees the attacking wrestler holding the opponent across the shoulders and behind the head in a side-lying position facing towards the rear, then pulling down on the head and one leg to laterally bending the opponent. Favorited. This submission was used as a "finishing" maneuver by a number of wrestlers over the years, including Sgt. Unfavorite. The wrestler sits on top of the opponent's torso, facing their head, with their legs on either side. Often at times, this move can be confused with a side headlock. 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. Also known as a bridging wrist lock. 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