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Neckbreaker
In professional wrestling, a neckbreaker is any throw or slam that focuses its attack on the opponent's neck. One type of neckbreaker involves the wrestler slamming an opponent's neck against a part of the wrestler's body, usually the knee, head or shoulder. The other type of neckbreaker is a slam technique in which the wrestler throws an opponent to the ground by twisting the opponent's neck. This also refers to a "back head slam" where a wrestler drops to the mat while holding an opponent by their neck. Variations Argentine neckbreaker The attacking wrestler first places their opponent face-up across their shoulders, as in an Backbreaker#Argentine backbreaker rack, Argentine backbreaker rack, and hooks the opponent's head with one hand and their leg with the other. From here, the attacking wrestler throws the legs of the opponent out backwards and drops down to the mat while holding onto the opponent's head, dragging the opponent down with them to drive their back into the grou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Professional Wrestling Double-team Maneuvers
In professional wrestling double-team maneuvers are executed by multiple wrestlers instead of one and typically are used by tag teams in tag team matches. Many of these maneuvers are combination of two Professional wrestling throws, throws, or Professional wrestling holds, submission holds. Most moves are known by the names that professional wrestlers give their "finishing move" (signature moves that usually result in a win) names. Occasionally, these names become popular and are used regardless of the wrestler performing the technique. Moves are listed under general categories whenever possible. Aided moves These moves involve one wrestler actually performing the move to an opponent. An ally of the attacker will do something to make the move more effective. For example, a wrestler could perform a DDT on an opponent. However, an ally could lift the opponent' feet off the ground first, making it an Aided DDT, a much more effective variation of the move. Aided brainbuster An aided b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neckbreaker Slam
In professional wrestling, a neckbreaker is any throw or slam that focuses its attack on the opponent's neck. One type of neckbreaker involves the wrestler slamming an opponent's neck against a part of the wrestler's body, usually the knee, head or shoulder. The other type of neckbreaker is a slam technique in which the wrestler throws an opponent to the ground by twisting the opponent's neck. This also refers to a "back head slam" where a wrestler drops to the mat while holding an opponent by their neck. Variations Argentine neckbreaker The attacking wrestler first places their opponent face-up across their shoulders, as in an Argentine backbreaker rack, and hooks the opponent's head with one hand and their leg with the other. From here, the attacking wrestler throws the legs of the opponent out backwards and drops down to the mat while holding onto the opponent's head, dragging the opponent down with them to drive their back into the ground and the back of the opponent's neck i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Professional Wrestling Throws
Professional wrestling throws are the application of professional wrestling techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming them down. They are sometimes also called "power" maneuvers, as they are meant to emphasize a wrestler's strength. Many of these moves are used as Glossary of professional wrestling terms#finisher, finishers by various wrestlers, who refer to them by several different names that reflect their Gimmick (professional wrestling), gimmick. Moves are listed under general categories whenever possible. Armbreaker An armbreaker is any move in which the wrestler slams the opponent's arm against a part of the wrestler's body, usually a knee or shoulder. Diving armbreaker A wrestler dives from the ropes and lands on the opponent's arm. Double knee armbreaker The wrestler grabs one of the opponent's arms, jumps and connects both their knees against the opponent's stretched arm. As the wrestler falls onto their back, this forces the opponent's arm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Backbreaker
Backbreaker refers to a kind of professional wrestling move which sees a wrestler dropping an opponent so that the opponent's back impacts or is bent backwards against a part of the wrestler's body, usually the knee. The standard version of the move sees the wrestler scoop their opponent horizontally before dropping to one knee, slamming the opponent's back on their other knee. Variations Argentine backbreaker rack This submission hold, better known as a Torture Rack or simply a rack, sees the attacking wrestler carrying the opponent face-up across his own shoulders, before hooking the opponent's head with one hand and a leg with the other to then pull down on both ends to hyperextend the opponent's back and force a submission. Wrestler Lex Luger was famous for using it as a finisher. Former WWF Superstar Hercules even used this move as a finisher, along with a Full Nelson Submission Hold. A backbreaker drop variation of this submission move sees the attacking wrestler f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Professional Wrestling Holds
Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by performers to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission wrestling, submission. This article covers the various pins, stretches and transition holds used in the ring. Some wrestlers use these holds as their finishing maneuvers, often nicknaming them to reflect their character or persona. Moves are listed under general categories whenever possible. Stretches An element borrowed from professional wrestling's catch wrestling origins, stretches (or submission holds) are techniques in which a wrestler holds another in a position that puts stress on the opponent's body. Stretches are usually employed to weaken an opponent or to force them to ''submit'', either vocally or by ''tapping out'': slapping the mat, floor, or opponent with a free hand three times. Many of these holds, when applied vigorously, stretch the opponent's muscles or twist their joints uncomfortably, hence the name. Chokes, although not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evan Golden (wrestler)
Robert Evan Lee Cox (born September 29, 2000), better known by the ring name Evan Golden, is an American professional wrestler currently performing for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). A second generation wrestler, he is the son of Eddie Golden and the third member of the Golden wrestling family. Early life Robert Evan Lee Cox was born on September 29, 2000, in Asheville, North Carolina. His father, Eddie, worked as a professional wrestler, touring the Southeast. Cox participated in gymnastics and competitive swimming, receiving coaching from former Olympic medalist Mary Montgomery. Cox attended Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College where he graduated a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and the International Thespian Society. Professional wrestling career Early career (2021–2022) Golden debuted on December 18, 2021, for the Asheville-based promotion Uprise Pro Wrestling, accompanied to the ring by his father, Eddie. Golden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cutter (professional Wrestling)
In professional wrestling, a cutter is a facelock neckbreaker maneuver. This move sees an attacking wrestler first apply a facelock (reaching back and grabbing the head of an opponent, thus pulling the opponent's jaw above the wrestler's shoulder) before falling backwards (sometimes after running forwards first) to force the opponent face-first to the mat below. The cutter was innovated by Johnny Ace, who called it the ''Ace Crusher''. It was later popularized by Diamond Dallas Page, who called it the ''Diamond Cutter'', which is where the move got its name. The second most famous of all the cutters is the ''RKO'', the finishing move of Randy Orton. It has also become a recent finisher for Ethan Page, known as the ''Twisted Grin''. The cutter also formed the base for the later development of another professional wrestling move known as the stunner. Variations Argentine cutter The attacking wrestler gets the opponent in the Argentine backbreaker position as to execute ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zack Ryder
Matthew Brett Cardona (born May 14, 1985) is an American professional wrestler. He is a freelancer who competes on the independent circuit as well as making in ring appearances for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and their sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH), as well as Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), under his real name, stylized as Matt Cardona. He worked for WWE from 2006 to 2020, under the ring name Zack Ryder. He is the current WSW World Heavyweight Champion in his third reign. Cardona debuted in professional wrestling in 2004, teaming with Brian Myers on the independent circuit. Both men were signed by WWE the following year, making their main roster debuts in 2007. After the team split in 2009, he made appearances on WWE's '' ECW'' brand until 2010, following which he was featured sparingly on television. In 2011, he launched a YouTube web series in which he proclaimed himself WWE's "Internet Champion"; this, along with his creative use ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Morrison (wrestler)
John Randall Hennigan (born October 3, 1979), better known by his ring name John Morrison, is an American Professional wrestling, professional wrestler and actor. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he performs under the ring name Johnny TV. He also performs for their sister promotion Ring of Honor (ROH). He is best known for his tenures in WWE, Impact Wrestling and Lucha Underground. He also performs on the independent circuit under various ring names. After winning ''Tough Enough III'' (a WWE reality TV competition show that awarded winners a wrestling contract with the company), Hennigan was assigned to its Farm team#Professional wrestling, developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling. WWE promoted Hennigan to its SmackDown (WWE brand), SmackDown! roster in April 2005 under the ring name Johnny Nitro; winning the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship, WWE Tag Team Championship with Joey Mercury in his first match on the show. Hennigan has also held main event roles in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sasha Banks
Sacha, Sasha, or Sascha may refer to: People * Sasha (name), includes list of people with the name and the variants Sascha or Sacha Musicians * Sacha (singer), born Sacha Visagie, Canadian singer and songwriter * Sasha (DJ) (born 1969), born Alexander Coe * Sasha (German singer) (born 1972), born Sascha Schmitz * Sasha (Jamaican musician) (born 1974), gospel singer and former deejay, born Christine Chin Animals * Sasha (dog) (2004–2008), a Labrador dog that served in the British Army * ''Galianora sacha'' (''G. sacha''), Ecuadorian jumping spider * "Sasha", name given to a frozen specimen of the extinct woolly rhinoceros#Frozen specimens, woolly rhinoceros Arts, entertainment, and media *''Sasha'', a 2003 album by Sasha Gradiva * ''Pour Sacha'', ''For Sacha'', 1991 film * "Sascha … ein aufrechter Deutscher", a 1992 song by Die Toten Hosen from the album ''Kauf MICH!'' * Sascha-Film, defunct Austrian film company Other uses * Sasha-class minesweeper, NATO designated name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gail Kim
Gail Kim-Irvine (born February 20, 1977) is a Canadian-American retired professional wrestler. She is best known for her tenures in TNA Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). In TNA, she was the inaugural and record setting seven-time Impact Knockouts Championship, Knockouts Champion and she also was a one-time Impact Knockouts World Tag Team Championship, Knockouts Tag Team Champion with Madison Rayne. In WWE, she won the WWE Women's Championship (1956–2010), WWE Women's Championship in her first match. Kim began her career wrestling on the Canadian-American independent circuit, before joining WWE in 2002. She became the first WWE Diva in history to win a championship in her debut match. After being released by WWE in 2004, Kim joined TNA in September 2005. There, she joined the tag team America's Most Wanted (professional wrestling), America's Most Wanted as their Manager (professional wrestling), valet. After the dissolution of the group, Kim performed as a singl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
