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. It is used by Angel Garza as the Wing Clipper. A version that involves the wrestler placing one knee against the base of a bent over opponent's neck, then dropping to force the opponent down to the mat, landing on the opponent's upper body. The aggressor's free hand is used to minimize struggling by hooking the opponent's near or far leg or crotch. Another variation sees the wrestler placing one hand behind the opponent's head and the other behind the back, then falling backwards into a bulldog. W1 finishes the drill with his chest on W2's, legs stretched and on his toes, pressing W2's shoulders to the mat for the pin. The most common version sees the wrestler turn the opponent upside-down and drop the opponent shoulder-first on the wrestler's knee. Slip your arm underneath your opponent's armpit and wrap your hand around the back of his or her neck. This move is performed in the same style as a chokeslam, but instead the wrestler grabs the opponent with a clawhold. 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. It is currently used by Hirooki Goto as the GTW. The Half Nelson hold is a great move from wrestling that many BJJ practitioners don't utilize as much as they could. This can also be a lariat-legsweep combination to slam down the opponent. Keith Lee uses a powerslam or jackhammer version as a finisher which is called the "Big bang catastrophe". Jack Meehan This move was used by Mojo Rawley. The move has been used by various professional wrestlers like Mil Muertes (the Straight to Hell), Shelton Benjamin (the Paydirt), Montel Vontavious Porter (the Play of the Day/305) and R-Truth (Lil' Jimmy). If your opponent turns away from the suckback, hook their elbow on the same side as your head. Usually, the opponent grabs the attacking wrestler (as if he were performing a sidewalk slam), the attacking counters and swings their body upwards, then scissors their legs around the opponent's head, spins around the opponent's body, and swings their legs downwards, resulting in the headscissors takedown. Austin Theory uses a flipping version of this move in which, to a bent over opponent, he hooks his opponent's near arm with his far arm and hooks their near leg with his near arm. Heath uses a jumping variation of the move. [2] This move plus some other variations are sometimes referred to as facebusters. Carmelo Hayes currently use this as Nothing But Net. This is a Folkstyle wrestling technique.SUBSCRIBE for more exciting wrestling technique!Leave a comment if there is a specific technique you'd like to see shown by Coach Nathanimal. The wing choke is an incredibly powerful choke, but most players opt for the bow and arrow. The attacking wrestler starts by running and extending his arm like a lariat takedown but instead performs a revolution around the opponent's shoulders. 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. Colt Cabana (Eat The Feet) and Mia Yim (Seoul Food) also used it as their signature move. A stunner is a three-quarter facelock jawbreaker. A move in which the wrestler goes behind an opponent, then puts their head under the opponent's shoulder. This move was innovated by Shiro Koshinaka and it was called a samurai driver '94 as a finisher. Sweep the opponent across your knee by pulling the half nelson and the wrist. 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. The move was innovated by Johnny Ace, calling it the Ace Crusher II and later popularized by Billy Gunn, who called it the Famouser (which was also used by Dolph Ziggler) or Fame-Ass-Er, the latter name used when he wrestled as "Mr. The three-quarter nelson can be used in amateur wrestling to pin the opponent and is more secure than a half-nelson. 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. Also called a Cobra clutch buster, the wrestler places his opponent in the cobra clutch, then stands to one side of the opponent, hooks their nearest foot behind their opponent's nearest leg and throws themselves backwards, forcing their opponent backwards to the ground. This move is most commonly used by The Undertaker. Johnny Gargano uses a variation called Lawn Dart, where he throws the opponent face first onto the second turnbuckle. 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. This will ensure the proper chest-to-chest pinning position with the half nelson. Damian Priest recently started using this move as a finisher after Cody Rhodes returned to the WWE in 2022. Half nelson suplex. Dragon screw legwhip (or simply Dragon screw) is a legwhip where a wrestler grabs an opponent's leg and holds it parallel to the mat while they are facing each other. 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. Often used by a wrestler to stun an opponent and set him or her up for another move. From this point, the wrestler places their leg in front of the opponent's opposite leg, and falls backwards, causing the opponent's arm to be slammed into the mat. This was popularized by both Billy Gunn and John Cena as one of their signature moves. A somersault version also exists, called the Dragonrana. Wrestling hold where one arm is pressed under an opponent's arm from behind to the back of their neck. There are two general categories of neckbreaker, which are related only in that they attack the opponent's neck. Bobby Roode used the neckbreaker version as a finisher, which he calls Roode Bomb. 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. It is simply a reduction compared to the full Nelson. Standing next to or diagonally behind an opponent, the attacking wrestler leaps up, grabs the opponent's head and pulls backwards, resulting in both individuals landing supine. When used as a hold, the wrestler often yanks the arm for added effect. Those achievements earned him a Daily Times Wrestler of the Year nod. 4/1/11 7:00 PM. 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. 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. This throw starts with the wrestler catching the opponent in a side headlock. Another variation of this move including the opponent standing on the apron outside of the ring, and attacking wrestler first grabs opponent and pulls him over the top rope until opponent's ankles match the ropes, the attacking wrestler then falls backward, driving the opponent face-first into the mat. There is a further variation that does not include the shoulder lift that sees the wrestler hook the leg and wrist while the opponent is standing in front of him/her, lift the opponent upside down and then fall to the sitout position. 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 move is used by TNA wrestler James Storm, who dubbed it the eight second ride. The wrestler then falls forward onto their back or into a sitting position, driving the opponent face-first. WWE's Cesaro uses the giant swing as a signature move. 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. Another variation has the attacking wrestler apply a pumphandle prior to executing this technique. The bulldog is usually one-handed rather than a headlock bulldog. Also known as a joker driver, In this variation of a driver, the wrestler lifts the opponent on their shoulders in an electric chair sitting position and then takes hold of the opponent and pulls them over their shoulder and down to the mat while falling to a sit out position so that the opponent lands on their upper back and neck between the legs of the wrestler, facing towards them, usually resulting in a pin. The wrestler then jumps over them and bulldogs the opponent, driving the chin/face of the opponent into the top rope. Michael Elgin uses a sit-out variation of the Burning Hammer so as not to hurt the head or neck of his opponent allowing them to roll left or right, while Tyler Reks' Burning Hammer saw her flip the opponent onto their stomach before impact (as in an inverted Fireman's Carry Takeover). Inverted bulldog [ edit] 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]. Often the aggressor remains perpendicular to the opponent, chest on chest. The wrestler then throws the opponent to the ground so that they land on their back. The wrestler then lifts the opponent up and slams them downwards, driving one of the wrestler's knees into the opponent's bent leg. The Mills ride and the spiral-half are such techniques. The wrestler starts by facing their opponent and then grabs them around their waist, lifts them up, and then either slams the opponent down while landing on top of them, or tosses them forward on to their back. This variant is later utilized by former WWE Diva Michelle McCool, who referred to the move as the Faith Breaker. The quarter nelson involves putting one hand on the opponent's neck or grabbing the opponent's chin, passing the free arm under the arm of the opponent, and locking the free arm to the other arm by clasping the wrist. Jump to the side in which you have the half nelson and drive them over to the pin position. With Ryan Gosling, Jeff Lima, Shareeka Epps, Nathan Corbett. 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. One category of neckbreaker is the type of move in which the wrestler slams their opponent's neck against a part of the wrestler's body, usually their knee, head or shoulder. Ass." An inverted version of this sees the attacking wrestler drop the opponent on the back of their head, as done in a reverse bulldog. It is used by the "Ace of the Universe" Hiroshi Tanahashi. Another variation has the attacking wrestler apply a pumphandle prior to executing this technique and is used by wrestlers like Jinder Mahal. 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. Step up with your front foot and plant your inside knee in front of your opponents inside knee. 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. Wrestlers such as Terry Gordy and Viscera have used this move as well. 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). This was the finisher of Byron Saxton, dubbed "Saxonation". 9/27/08 5:39 PM. If these are used then the move is considered a type of DDT (if the wrestler falls backwards) or bulldog. A slight variation of the flatliner, this move sees a wrestler perform exactly the same set-up but instead of falling backward immediately, they lift the opponent before dropping them face-first into the mat, making it similar to a flapjack. The opponent will often assist the slammer by placing their arm on the slammer's thigh. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. 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. . 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. When they roll their wrist to clear, hook the elbow and throw your half nelson in from that side. 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. Drive your shoulder into their chest as you turn the same hip down to ensure the pin. Pete Dunne uses this variation as a finisher previously calling it Drop Dead but now known as the Bitter End. Once they are on their side, sink your arm elbow deep with your throat resting on their side. Half Series 2 on 1 Tilt Set-Up Series Leg Wrestling Series Cross Wrist Series Collegiate Drills > Feet Drills > Shadow Wrestling / Motion Proper Penetration Drills Defending Front Headlock Drills Position Drils Stance Back Step Drills Back Arch Drills Shot Build Up Drills Position & Balance Drills Top Drills The hand not performing the nelson is placed on the opponent's head to increase the overall power of the half nelson. Kevin Nash used this move as a finisher during his time as Oz and called it the Oz Twister. He then lifts the opponent holding underneath their armpits to execute a kneeling version of the slam. Kelly Kelly later adopted the same variation as her finishing maneuver, calling it K2. 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. A suplex is the same as the amateur suplex, a throw which involves arching/bridging either overhead or twisting to the side, so the opponent is slammed to the mat back-first. 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 use of the masculine is meant to be inclusive. This move is used to weaken the leg for a submission manoeuvre. The wrestler jumps from the turnbuckle behind the opponent, then applies a headlock, driving the opponent's face into the mat. Knux calls it The Knuxout. For other uses, see, "Full nelson" redirects here. Sometimes referred to as a reverse victory roll, it is a headscissors takedown that ends in a double leg cradle pinning hold. Similar to the fireman's carry takeover, with more of an emphasis on targeting the neck. The wrestler lifts the opponent as with a pumphandle slam, but falls to a sitting position and drops the opponent between their legs as with a michinoku driver II. Use your free hand to hold your opponent's other wrist so the half nelson can't be broken. 25 days ago. She started using this move again in late 2019. The attacking wrestler, beginning on the corner, uses the top ropes for leverage to scissor their legs around the opponent (usually an oncoming opponent) and swings to perform the hurricanrana. An arm drag which sees the wrestler being spun in front of the opponent's body in a tilt-a-whirl, and then ending it with an arm drag. Popularized by Brian Cage as Weapon X. Other users include Pentagon Jr., JTG, Seth Rollins, Masato Yoshino and Finn Blor, with JTG calling it Da Shout Out. The wrestler then reaches behind themselves and applies a three-quarter facelock to the opponent. 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. The release variation was popularized by Ron Simmons. 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. 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 changeover is an effective way to combat a good half nelson, you have to be ready for it. This similarity with backbreakers is reflected in almost every gutbuster variation, which if inverted would become backbreakers and vice versa. Coach Nathanimal demonstrates how to catch a very deep Half Nelson when your opponent counters your wrist control. [17] The wrestler hangs on to the opponents legs for a pin-fall attempt. Some professional wrestlers can use this move as an advantage by running up the turnbuckle and using a high flying move. In this video, a wrestling coach demonstrates how to wrap up an opponent's neck and roll him over onto his back. 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. Once the opponent is on their back, they can attempt to avoid having their shoulders pinned to the mat, and to get off their back, by planting their feet and pushing the mat with them, allowing them to roll their head back so the top of their head is on the mat, rather than the back of their neck being on the aggressor's arm. 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. Let me know if you have any questions or requests. On the set, an actor approached Mills and started asking him if he could put him in a half nelson because the actor's wrestling coach had taught him Mills' half nelson series in high school. The standing variant is a higher impact version of the move because the wrestler falls from a greater height, and is a move closely associated with John Cena through his use of it as his finishing maneuver, which he calls the Attitude Adjustment (formerly the F.U.). In collegiate, high school, middle school/junior high school, and other forms of amateur wrestling, the move is illegal. From a standing position, he reaches between an opponent's legs with his stronger arm and reaches around their back from the same side with their weaker arm before then lifting the opponent up over his shoulder. A reverse-thrown variation exists, which sees the wrestler drop the opponent in the opposite direction feet-first. Richie Steamboat even used this as a finisher move during his time in FCW and NXT. For other wrestling & grappling techniques, please visit the main Grappling section. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin made it popular. This pulls the opponent backwards, with straightened and trapped legs, forcing the opponent to fall backwards, over the wrestler, flat on the floor. It was innovated by Chris Kanyon. Immediately transition to a three post position both of your feet in the mat, your non-half nelson forearm at the base of the back of your opponents neck. A wrestler dives from the ropes and lands on the opponent's arm. 344. It is applied frequently against a charging opponent. This move is derived from the original hurricanrana. Chris Hero has also used this move as well, calling it the Rubik's Cube. If you can keep the wrist, do so. Rotate out front of your opponent and replace your hand that is posting the head with your corresponding knee. by Peter Urban May 16, 2006. Styles performs the maneuver with a variation, as seen in the photos to the right: he does not hook the opponent's arms before performing the slam, but takes two steps and moves his legs in front of the opponent's arms enabling him to use his legs to cover the shoulders for a pin.