The changeover is an effective way to combat a good half nelson, you have to be ready for it. When the aggressor is in the process of putting the half nelson in, the opponent can attempt to prevent it from going in deeply by using their affected arm to clamp down on the intruding arm. the double-knee variant was popularized by Xavier Woods. This variation is currently used by Jungle Kyona as the Jungle Buster. Similar to the double knee facebreaker, but with only one knee. Although the high half nelson is considered intermediate in difficulty, finishing the drill should be stressed with novice . Heath uses a jumping variation of the move. The release variation was popularized by Ron Simmons. The wrestler stands behind an opponent and applies a half nelson hold on their opponent, placing one of their hands against the opponent's neck after hooking the opponent's arm with it. The wrestler catches and grabs the opponent from either his waist or both legs, and lifts the opponent so he would either face the mat while being vertically elevated off the mat (with both his legs grabbed over the wrestler's shoulders) or literally facing the wrestler's back while being lifted upside down with the wrestler still taking hold of both the opponent's legs (back-to-belly position). This is usually referred to as a lariat takedown. Liv Morgan's 201 is a variation where she stands 90 degrees from the opponent, and delivers the double knees or shins while she is landing on her back. Half Nelson Pin Maneuver. Step 8: Far Side Finish Begins with the wrestler holding the opponent in a full nelson. The move was originated by Phillip Michael Grant, and later popularized by Chris Jericho, who named it the Codebreaker. There is nothing humorous about the difference Nelson has made in Ridley's ongoing wrestling renaissance. Apply a near wrist to your opoonent. 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. Ben Davis and Titus Carell use the pumphandle slam as finishers, Davis uses an implant slam calling it The Plantation Punk Slam while Carell uses a spinning slam calling it Spinerella Slam. Nelson finished eighth at 107 pounds in the PIAA Class 3A state tournament at the Giant Center in Hershey. The wrestler turns and twists their body so their back is horizontally against the opponent's torso. 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 throws the opponent to the ground so that they land on their back. The wrestler stands behind, slightly to one side of and facing the opponent. 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. [7] It is often erroneously called the Hurricanrana in American wrestling, but due to the lack of a double leg cradle pinning combination, it is a standard headscissors takedown. Use your free hand to hold your opponent's other wrist so the half nelson can't be broken. The wrestler faces the opponent, ducks under the opponent's arm closest to them, wraps their closest arm around the waist of the opponent and then quickly performs a forward flip whilst sweeping the opponent's leg, thereby dropping the opponent on their back, ending up in a cradle pin. 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. Commonly used by Booker T as the 110th Street Slam, this variation closely resembles a double leg slam, but the wrestler simply lifts the opponent on one shoulder, rather than place their head in between the opponent's legs first. A one-handed variation is used by Kenny Omega, known as the one-winged angel. This will create a prybar affect on your opponents arm. Popularized by Brian Cage as Weapon X. The half nelson is referred to by most coaches as being the easiest but most effective move in folkstyle wrestling, and is very commonly used. A shoulderbreaker is any move in which the wrestler slams their opponent's shoulder against any part of the wrestler's body, usually the shin or knee. WWE's Cesaro uses the giant swing as a signature move. With these techniques, the agressor uses forward pressure to lift and drag the opponent across the agressor's own hips. 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. A tackle where the intention is to force the opponent down on their back by tackling them at their waist or upper thighs. 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. This move was innovated by Mikey Whipwreck and popularized by Stone Cold Steve Austin. For example, in one variation, the attacking wrestler rolls forward after scissoring their legs around their opponent's head; in another, the opponent rolls backwards into a handstand position to follow with a headscissors and the takedown. 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. This move is normally used to weaken the arm for a submission maneuver or to make it more difficult for the opponent to kick out of a possible pinfall attempt. A swinging leghook fireman's carry slam is another variation that involves a wrestler holding the wrist of the opponent while putting their head under the opponent's chest. Johnny Gargano uses a variation called Lawn Dart, where he throws the opponent face first onto the second turnbuckle. Rhea Ripley uses the move itself or a powerbomb version called "Riptide". A cross-legged and wrist-clutch version of this move also exists. In addition, the hand not being used should be holding the opponent's other wrist so that they cannot post the hand or peel the half nelson off. The wrestler then lifts the opponent up and slams them downwards, driving one of the wrestler's knees into the opponent's bent leg. WWE Hall of Fame member Trish Stratus popularized this move and is known as Stratusfaction and by Bo Dallas as the Bo-Dog. Drive your shoulder into their chest as you turn the same hip down to ensure the pin. 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. 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. This move was innovated by Shiro Koshinaka and it was called a samurai driver '94 as a finisher. A mat slam is any move in which the wrestler forces the back of the opponent's head into the mat which does not involve a headlock or facelock. By cranking the hands forward, pressure can be applied to the neck of the opponent. When applying the half nelson, throw an uppercut with your half nelson arm under the opponents arm and drive it forward. 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. 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. Pete Dunne uses this variation as a finisher previously calling it Drop Dead but now known as the Bitter End. The move can also see other variations of a powerslam used, particularly into a sidewalk slam position. Another similar variation, known as a double chickenwing slam, sees the wrestler apply double chickenwing instead of a full nelson before slamming the opponent. This can also be held for a backbreaker. [21][22][23] This move was innovated by Madoka as Ranhei. 25 days ago. This will put them on their far side, in the same position as the previous finishes. A powerslam is any slam in which the wrestler performing the technique falls face-down on top of their opponent. The wrestler places the opponent in a front facelock and hooks one of the opponent's legs with their free arm. 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. This and the suckback finish can both be used when the opponent is balling up on bottom. The attacking wrestler then spins the leg inwards causing the opponent to fall off balance and twist in the air bringing them to the ground in a turning motion. From this position, various throws can be performed. Ass." Matt Riddle uses a cradle variant dubbed the Bro-Derek. Many of these moves are used as finishers by various wrestlers, who refer to them by several different names that reflect their gimmick. W1 should be perpendicular to W2 as he begins to force him to his back (c). Though there are many variations, the term suplex (without qualifiers) can also refer specifically to the vertical suplex. 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. That's Mark Ruffalo. From here the wrestler drops down to one knee, forcing the opponent to drop stomach/rib-first against the wrestler's raised knee. This will ensure the proper chest-to-chest pinning position with the half nelson. What is Prime Wrestling?Position + Precision = Prime Wrestling Coach Nathanimal is the head coach at the 505 Wrestling Club in Albuquerque, NMFollow us!Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/505wrestlingclub/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/505wrestlingclub/Websitehttps://505wrestlingclub.comTwitterhttps://twitter.com/505wrestlingSnapchat@The505wc This maneuver is also known as swinging hurricanrana. Often used by a wrestler to stun an opponent and set him or her up for another move. A chokeslam is any body slam in which the wrestler grasps their opponent's neck, lifts them up, and slams them to the mat, causing them to land on their back. A wrestler lifts the opponent on to their shoulders and spins around and around until they get dizzy and crash to the ground. 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. Facing their opponent, the wrestler reaches between their opponent's legs with their stronger arm and reaches around their back from the same side with their weaker arm. 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 use of the term "powerslam" usually refers to the front powerslam and the scoop powerslam. The keys to this series are securing a proper breakdown, and keeping weight forward throughout. The wrestler grabs their opponent's arm, then turns to face the other direction and pulls the opponent over their shoulder. It is commonly used by Kalisto and Cedric Alexander. The wrestler locks a back-to-back backbreaker submission in (better known as the Gory Special) and then drops the opponent into a Swinging flatliner. Innovated by Japanese silver medalist judoka Naoya Ogawa, it is used by Evil as Evil. The wrestler jumps in the air and uses one leg to push down on the head of an opponent who is leaning forward, which drives the opponent face-first into the mat. 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. The Boston crab is a professional wrestling hold that typically starts with one wrestler lying in a supine position on the mat, with the other wrestler standing and facing them. The move was also used by Vampiro with the name nail in the coffin. Erick Rowan used this move as a finisher and Lars Sullivan uses it as a signature. This causes an effect to the whole spine and neck. This variation of a gutbuster sees an opponent first elevated into a high lifting transition hold before being dropped down for a gutbuster. The standing attacker or the airborne opponent is free to carry out an attack after the pop-up. The move varies from the hurricanrana as when the opponent lands - he/she would land on their head as opposed to their back.[10]. If they are doing that, pull them up to a sit position and perform either finish. A stunner is a three-quarter facelock jawbreaker. The wrestler then drops down to their back, driving the back of the opponent's head and neck into the mat. This move is also called the military press slam. Used as a finisher by Rey Fenix, this move starts with the wrestler having their opponent up on their shoulders as if they are going to perform a muscle buster, but then spin their opponent around into a Michinoku driver II-B. Bobby Roode used the neckbreaker version as a finisher, which he calls Roode Bomb. Also called a "free-fall" or "push-up flapjack". This move was made popular by wrestler Low Ki who calls it the "Ki Krusher". Also known as the UFO (Unidentified Flying Opponent), this move is performed from an Argentine Backbreaker Rack Hold. Also known as the Victoria Driver or Burning Hammer, this move is executed from an Argentine backbreaker rack position. 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. One or both arms are used to encircle the opponent's arm under the armpit, and secured at the opponent's neck. Madcap Moss uses a reverse neckbreaker like variation of this move, calling it the Punchline. The technique is said to have been innovated by Wild Bill Longson. Ricochet uses this move, calling it Recoil and Gregory Helms also uses it. Liv Morgan uses this move as her finisher when her opponent is standing with the support of the ring ropes. It is essentially the same as the ippon seoi nage found in judo. Push his head down as you roll your right hip down onto the mat. A slight variation is the sitout side slam spinebuster where the opponent is lifted like a side slam but dropped into a sitout spinebuster.[20]. If these are used then the move is considered a type of DDT (if the wrestler falls backwards) or bulldog. Join. WWE Hall of Fame member Mick Foley used this move as his signature move. Carmelo Hayes currently use this as Nothing But Net. A slight variation of the forward Russian legsweep, the wrestler approaches the opponent from behind and places them in a full nelson before hooking their leg. The wrestler jumps on the shoulders of the charging opponent and performs a back flip. The wrestler falls to the ground, placing one foot at the front of the opponent's ankle and the other in the back of the calf. 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. Velveteen Dream uses a cartwheel version of the move itself called the "Dream valley driver". It has been suggested that it was named after Horatio Nelson, who used strategies based on surrounding the opponent to win the Battle of the Nile and the Battle of Trafalgar; it was also suggested that Bobby Nelson was the innovator and/or the name inspiration of the Nelson hold.[1]. 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. Usually, the opponent's upper body and head is lifted above a shoulder of the attacker, while the legs have been caught. This was popularized by Shingo Takagi as the last falconry, now used as the last of the dragon. Prestige Wrestling "Nervous Breakdown" results: Vetter's review of Ultimo Dragon, Kushida, and Alex Shelley vs. Tom Lawlor, Royce Isaacs, and Jorel Nelson, Aja Kong vs. Masha Slamovich . This move is derived from the original hurricanrana. 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. 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. The attacking wrestler starts by running and extending his arm like a lariat takedown but instead performs a revolution around the opponent's shoulders. It was also made popular by Kofi Kingston, who calls it the S.O.S. He then lifts the opponent off the mat flipping them in a 450 style motion forwards while simultaneously falling backwards to catch the falling them with his near arm completing the rotation and dropping them into the facebuster. 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. For other uses, see, "Full nelson" redirects here. Occasionally, the person doing the move can do it without their hands on their opponent, typically on the hips. The wrestler then falls forward onto their back or into a sitting position, driving the opponent face-first. The wrestler stands behind their opponent and bends them forward. 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. This move is most commonly used by The Undertaker. A high impact variation of the snapmare where instead of flipping the opponent over, the wrestler drops down either on their chest or down on their knees and drives the opponent's head down to the mat forehead first, with the three-quarter facelock much like a cutter. This move is used as a finishing move by Gail Kim (Eat Defeat), Chuck Taylor (Sole Food), Xavier Woods (Lost in the Woods) and Enzo Amore (JawdonZo). Also known as the Death Valley Bomb in Japan, this move is performed from a fireman's carry. This hurricanrana variation was popularized by Mickie James, as she named the move herself Mick-a-rana. WWE superstar Bayley utilized this move during her indies days dubbing it the Rose Plant. The attacking wrestler may repeatedly press the opponent overhead to show their strength prior to dropping them. A neckbreaker variation also exists where the wrestler lifts the opponent on their shoulders in a fireman's carry, then lifts their opponent over and grabs the head before slamming them down in a neckbreaker slam. [16][17] The wrestler may fall forward, kneel down, or remain standing while executing this move also. Popularized by Samoa Joe as one of his finishers (he uses an electric chair version falling backwards, sparing the opponent's neck) until 2015 when he accidentally injured Tyson Kidd, which ended his wrestling career and almost paralyzed him. 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