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=Wrestling Terminology=
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Wrestling moves include a tremendous array of variation. The moves upon which these variations are based, are generally basic in nature. Combining moves can also be performed, using word elements to describe what kind of actions (movements) a move involves:
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==Holds:==
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*'''Crab''': Typically starts with one wrestler lying in a supine position on the mat, with the other wrestler standing and facing him. It is a type of spinal lock where the wrestler hooks each of the opponent’s legs in one of his arms, and then turns the opponent face-down, stepping over him in the process. The final position has the wrestler in a semi-sitting position and facing away from his opponent, with the opponent’s back and legs bent back toward his head.
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*'''Nelson''': Grappling hold, executed from behind the opponent, generally when both are on the mat face down with the opponent under the aggressor. One or both arms are used to encircle the opponent's arm under the armpit, and secured at the opponent's neck.
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*'''Pin''': A victory condition that is met by holding an opponent's shoulders or scapulae (shoulder blades) on the wrestling mat for a prescribed period of time.
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*'''Sharpshooter''': Begins with the opponent supine on the mat with the applying wrestler stepping between the opponent's legs with their left leg and wraps the opponent's legs at shin level around that leg. If the applier decides to cross the opponent's legs around his right leg, he has to cross the opponent's right leg over their left, or, otherwise, he has to cross his opponent's left leg over their right. Holding the opponent's legs in place, the wrestler then grabs the opponent's leg which he has crossed over the other and steps over him, flipping him over into a prone position before leaning back to compress his lower back. Also known by several other names including cloverleaf leg-lace Boston crab, standing reverse figure-four leglock, and Scorpion Deathlock.
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==Throws:==
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*'''Backbreaker''': Performed by 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 wrestling scoop their opponent horizontally before dropping to one knee, slamming the opponent's back on their other knee.
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*'''Brainbuster''':  Performed by putting the opponent in a front facelock, hooking their pants or thigh, and lifting them up as if executing a vertical suplex. The wrestler then falls onto their back so that the opponent lands on his head while remaining vertical. This move is a version of the DDT.
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*'''Chokeslam''':
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*'''Cutter''':
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*'''DDT''':
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*'''Facebuster''':
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*'''Neckbreaker''':
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*'''Piledriver''':
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*'''Powerbomb''':
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*'''Powerslam''':
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*'''Stunner''':
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*'''Suplex''':
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=Submission Holds=
 
=Submission Holds=
  
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image:WCM_Bearhug_Alt.gif|'''Bear Hug:''' A no-escape Submission hold, pinning the opponent's arms to their sides, squeezing to debilitate them. Occasionally referred to as "Canadian Lumber Vice Grip" by some.
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image:WCM_Bearhug_Alt.gif|'''Bear Hug:''' A no-escape Submission hold, pinning the opponent's arms to their sides, squeezing to debilitate them. Occasionally referred to as "Canadian Lumber Vice Grip" by ''some''.
  
 
image:WCM_Bearhug.gif|'''Bear Hug:''' A grapple around the opponent's torso, squeezing to debilitate them. Leaning forward baring down on opponent, standing straight pulling opponent in, or lifting opponent off the ground are optional to apply leverage. Submission.
 
image:WCM_Bearhug.gif|'''Bear Hug:''' A grapple around the opponent's torso, squeezing to debilitate them. Leaning forward baring down on opponent, standing straight pulling opponent in, or lifting opponent off the ground are optional to apply leverage. Submission.
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image:WCM_Chinlock.gif|'''Chinlock:''' Grabbing supine opponent from behind by placing hands around the neck and chin, placing knee behind opponent's upper back between shoulder blades, and pulling the head so as to stretch the neck and spine in a Submission hold.
 
image:WCM_Chinlock.gif|'''Chinlock:''' Grabbing supine opponent from behind by placing hands around the neck and chin, placing knee behind opponent's upper back between shoulder blades, and pulling the head so as to stretch the neck and spine in a Submission hold.
  
image:WCM_Cobra_Twist.gif|'''Cobra Twist:''' From behind the opponent, hooking one leg up, over and in front of one of the opponent's legs, followed by ducking under opposite arm, leaning forward, and performing a headlock that stretches the opponent's torso in a Submission.
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image:WCM_Cobra_Twist.gif|'''Cobra Twist:''' Also known as an Abdominal Stretch. From behind the opponent, hooking one leg up, over and in front of one of the opponent's legs, followed by ducking under opposite arm, leaning forward, and performing a headlock that stretches the opponent's torso in a Submission.
  
 
image:WCM_Cross_Arm_Bar.gif|'''Cross Arm Bar:''' From beside the opponent, lifting one of their arms, and holding it to the chest, while lowering to a supine position with legs on either side of the arm resting atop the opponent's chest, stretching the held limb in a Submission hold.
 
image:WCM_Cross_Arm_Bar.gif|'''Cross Arm Bar:''' From beside the opponent, lifting one of their arms, and holding it to the chest, while lowering to a supine position with legs on either side of the arm resting atop the opponent's chest, stretching the held limb in a Submission hold.
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image:WCM_Crossface.gif|'''Crossface:''' A neck crank, wrapping both hands around opponent's face and pulling back, applying pressure to neck and shoulders in a Submission.
 
image:WCM_Crossface.gif|'''Crossface:''' A neck crank, wrapping both hands around opponent's face and pulling back, applying pressure to neck and shoulders in a Submission.
  
image:WCM_DeathGrip.gif|'''Death Grip:''' A submission performed by grabbing the opponent's throat. Opponent can be pushed down onto the mat, for continued effect.
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image:WCM_DeathGrip.gif|'''Tongan Death Grip:''' A submission performed by grabbing the opponent's throat. Opponent can be pushed down onto the mat, for continued effect.
  
 
image:WCM_Figure_Four_Leg_Lock.gif|'''Figure Four Leg Lock:''' Grasping face-up opponent's leg, perform a spinning toe-hold to grab the other leg, crossing the legs into a '4', falling to the mat to increase pressure on opponent's crossed legs.
 
image:WCM_Figure_Four_Leg_Lock.gif|'''Figure Four Leg Lock:''' Grasping face-up opponent's leg, perform a spinning toe-hold to grab the other leg, crossing the legs into a '4', falling to the mat to increase pressure on opponent's crossed legs.
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image:WCM_Tackle.gif|'''Tackle:''' A takedown involving lifting the opponent off the mat, so as to rotate them and slam them down back-first. Opponent may be pinned depending on how high up the tackle was performed. May be used as a Submission (Ground Bearhug) or Pin depending on where and how tightly the grapple was applied.
 
image:WCM_Tackle.gif|'''Tackle:''' A takedown involving lifting the opponent off the mat, so as to rotate them and slam them down back-first. Opponent may be pinned depending on how high up the tackle was performed. May be used as a Submission (Ground Bearhug) or Pin depending on where and how tightly the grapple was applied.
  
image:WCM_Tazzmission_HalfNelson_Slee.gif|'''"Tazzmission":''' A half-nelson sleeper combination Submission hold.
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image:WCM_Tazzmission_HalfNelson_Slee.gif|'''Half-Nelson Chokehold:''' Once popularly known as "Tazzmission". A half-nelson/sleeper combination Submission hold.
  
  
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image:WCM_Body_Press_Drop.gif|'''Body Press Drop:''' Performing an overhead lift, holding opponent high in the air, then releasing by dropping them in front or behind. Can optionally perform a throw.
 
image:WCM_Body_Press_Drop.gif|'''Body Press Drop:''' Performing an overhead lift, holding opponent high in the air, then releasing by dropping them in front or behind. Can optionally perform a throw.
  
image:WCM_Brainbuster_Reverse.gif|'''Reverse Brainbuster: A suplex move performed by pulling the opponent into an inverted headlock, then lifting them up, overhead, and then dropping opponent behind.
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image:WCM_Brainbuster_Reverse.gif|'''Reverse Brainbuster:''' A suplex move performed by pulling the opponent into an inverted headlock, then lifting them up, overhead, and then dropping opponent behind.
  
 
image:WCM_FiremanCarry.gif|'''Fireman Carry:''' Bending over, standing to the side of opponent. Pulling the opponent's arm over the shoulder, distributing the opponent's body fully over the shoulders, one hand holding onto opponent's leg. Opponent may then be carried, thrown or slammed.
 
image:WCM_FiremanCarry.gif|'''Fireman Carry:''' Bending over, standing to the side of opponent. Pulling the opponent's arm over the shoulder, distributing the opponent's body fully over the shoulders, one hand holding onto opponent's leg. Opponent may then be carried, thrown or slammed.
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image:WCM_German_Suplex.gif|'''German Suplex:''' Also known as Belly-To-Back Waist Lock Suplex, or Back Arch Throw. Lifting opponent by the waist from behind up, and falling backwards while bridging the back and legs, to slam opponent's shoulders and upper back against the mat. Can continued to be held as a Pin.
 
image:WCM_German_Suplex.gif|'''German Suplex:''' Also known as Belly-To-Back Waist Lock Suplex, or Back Arch Throw. Lifting opponent by the waist from behind up, and falling backwards while bridging the back and legs, to slam opponent's shoulders and upper back against the mat. Can continued to be held as a Pin.
  
image:WCM_Hurricanrana.gif|'''Hurricanrana:''' A head-scissors takedown, performed by jumping into the air, performing a head-scissors around the opponent's head, and using that grip to drag the opponent down to the mat. May be performed while running or standing. May be combined with Tornado movement (spinning around opponent, causing them to pivot), or a somersault. Can end in a Pin (double-leg cradle).
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image:WCM_Hurricanrana.gif|'''Tilt-A-Whirl:''' A head-scissors takedown, performed by jumping into the air, performing a head-scissors around the opponent's head, and using that grip to drag the opponent down to the mat. May be performed while running or standing. May be combined with Tornado movement (spinning around opponent, causing them to pivot), or a somersault. Can end in a Pin (double-leg cradle).
  
 
image:WCM_Hurricanrana_Standing_Pin.gif|'''Hurricanrana:''' A Hurricanrana ending in a pin.
 
image:WCM_Hurricanrana_Standing_Pin.gif|'''Hurricanrana:''' A Hurricanrana ending in a pin.
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image:WCM_ArmWrench_Neckbreaker.gif|'''Arm Wrench Neckbreaker:''' Turning opponent around while dragging arm across opponent's chest, then performing a neckbreaker.
 
image:WCM_ArmWrench_Neckbreaker.gif|'''Arm Wrench Neckbreaker:''' Turning opponent around while dragging arm across opponent's chest, then performing a neckbreaker.
  
image:WCM_Back_Lariat.gif|'''Back Lariat:''' Swinging an arm against the back of the opponent's head/neck/shoulder in a Lariat.
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image:WCM_Back_Lariat.gif|'''Back Lariat:''' Also known as Northern Lariat. Swinging an arm against the back of the opponent's head/neck/shoulder in a Lariat.
  
 
image:WCM_BlueThunder.gif|'''Blue Thunder:''' From behind, lifting the opponent in a carry, before performing a powerbomb slam.
 
image:WCM_BlueThunder.gif|'''Blue Thunder:''' From behind, lifting the opponent in a carry, before performing a powerbomb slam.
  
image:WCM_Brainbuster_Reverse.gif|'''Reverse Brainbuster: A suplex move performed by pulling the opponent into an inverted headlock, then lifting them up, overhead, and then dropping opponent behind.
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image:WCM_Brainbuster_Reverse.gif|'''Reverse Brainbuster:''' A suplex move performed by pulling the opponent into an inverted headlock, then lifting them up, overhead, and then dropping opponent behind.
  
image:WCM_Bull_Backbreaker.gif|'''Bull Backbreaker:''' Moving the opponent to powerbomb position, the opponent is lifted, rotated and held, opponent's back resting on the shoulder as in a Canadian Backbreaker, before dropping to a knee in order to slam the opponent's back on the shoulder.
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image:WCM_Bull_Backbreaker.gif|'''Canadian Backbreaker Drop:''' Also known as Bull Backbreaker. Moving the opponent to powerbomb position, the opponent is lifted, rotated and held, opponent's back resting on the shoulder as in a Canadian Backbreaker, before dropping to a knee in order to slam the opponent's back on the shoulder.
  
 
image:WCM_Bulldog.gif|'''Bulldog:''' Grabbing the opponent in a mobile headlock, then moving forward and dragging the opponent by the head, jumping and dropping to a sit in order to slam the opponent face-down.
 
image:WCM_Bulldog.gif|'''Bulldog:''' Grabbing the opponent in a mobile headlock, then moving forward and dragging the opponent by the head, jumping and dropping to a sit in order to slam the opponent face-down.
  
image:WCM_Buzzkiller.gif|'''Buzzkiller:''' Grabbing opponent in a headlock, before falling back and to the side, lifting and dragging the opponent through the air in order to slam opponent's head against the mat.
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image:WCM_Buzzkiller.gif|'''Lifting DDT:''' Also known as a Buzzkiller. Grabbing opponent in a headlock, before falling back and to the side, lifting and dragging the opponent through the air in order to slam opponent's head against the mat.
  
image:WCM_Chokehold_Molly_Bomb.gif|'''Molly Bomb:''' A Hangman Choke, grabbing the opponent by the neck with both hands and lifting for either submission or wear-down, followed by slamming the opponent in a powerbomb.
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image:WCM_Chokehold_Molly_Bomb.gif|'''Chokebomb:''' Also known as a Molly Bomb. Grabbing the opponent by the neck with both hands and lifting for either submission or wear-down, followed by slamming the opponent in a powerbomb.
  
 
image:WCM_Chokeslam.gif|'''Chokeslam:''' Grabbing the opponent by the neck, moving to the side, lifting the opponent in the air, and then slamming them down to the mat.
 
image:WCM_Chokeslam.gif|'''Chokeslam:''' Grabbing the opponent by the neck, moving to the side, lifting the opponent in the air, and then slamming them down to the mat.
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image:WCM_Enzeigiri.gif|'''Enzuigiri:''' An attack that strikes the back of the head. Commonly, this is performed following a feint or counter, by stepping up the opponent's front, then performing a hook kick with the free leg to hit the back of the opponent's head
 
image:WCM_Enzeigiri.gif|'''Enzuigiri:''' An attack that strikes the back of the head. Commonly, this is performed following a feint or counter, by stepping up the opponent's front, then performing a hook kick with the free leg to hit the back of the opponent's head
  
image:WCM_Face_Crusher.gif|'''Face Crusher:''' Performed by grabbing the opponent's head and slamming it straight down onto the mat.
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image:WCM_Face_Crusher.gif|'''One-Handed Bulldog:''' Performed by grabbing the opponent's head and slamming it straight down onto the mat.
  
image:WCM_Falcon_Suplex.gif|'''Falcon Arrow Suplex:''' Also called the Sitout Suplex Slam, or Suplex Driver, performed by applying front facelock, then draping opponent's near arm over the shoulder. Follow up by holding opponent's torso with free arm, lifting them into vertical position. Loosen facelock to twist opponent, falling to a sitting position and driving opponent's back and shoulders into the mat.
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image:WCM_Falcon_Suplex.gif|'''Sitout Suplex Slam:''' Also called the Sitout Gourdbuster, Falcon Arrow, or Suplex Driver, performed by applying front facelock, then draping opponent's near arm over the shoulder. Follow up by holding opponent's torso with free arm, lifting them into vertical position. Loosen facelock to twist opponent, falling to a sitting position and driving opponent's back and shoulders into the mat.
  
image:WCM_Falcon_Suplex_Reverse.gif|'''Reverse Falcon Arrow Suplex:''' Performed similar to Falcon Suplex, without twisting opponent, so as to have them land prone on the mat.
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image:WCM_Falcon_Suplex_Reverse.gif|'''Reverse Sitout Suplex Slam:''' Also called Reverse Falcon Arrow. Performed similar to the normal Sitout Suplex Slam, without twisting opponent, so as to have them land prone on the mat.
  
 
image:WCM_FullNelson_Slam.gif|'''Full Nelson Slam:''' A Nelson Hold followed by lifting the opponent and slamming them to the mat.
 
image:WCM_FullNelson_Slam.gif|'''Full Nelson Slam:''' A Nelson Hold followed by lifting the opponent and slamming them to the mat.
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image:WCM_High_Angle_Slam.gif|'''High Angle Body Slam:''' Lifting opponent high over the shoulder, then slamming or throwing them down to the mat.
 
image:WCM_High_Angle_Slam.gif|'''High Angle Body Slam:''' Lifting opponent high over the shoulder, then slamming or throwing them down to the mat.
  
image:WCM_Hurricanrana.gif|'''Hurricanrana:''' A head-scissors takedown, performed by jumping into the air, performing a head-scissors around the opponent's head, and using that grip to drag the opponent down to the mat. May be performed while running or standing. May be combined with Tornado movement (spinning around opponent, causing them to pivot), or a somersault. Can end in a Pin (double-leg cradle).
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image:WCM_Hurricanrana.gif|'''Tilt-A-Whirl:''' A head-scissors takedown, performed by jumping into the air, performing a head-scissors around the opponent's head, and using that grip to drag the opponent down to the mat. May be performed while running or standing. May be combined with Tornado movement (spinning around opponent, causing them to pivot), or a somersault. Can end in a Pin (double-leg cradle).
  
 
image:WCM_Hurricanrana_Standing_Mount.gif|'''Hurricanrana:''' A Hurricanrana from Standing, ending in a Mounted Position.
 
image:WCM_Hurricanrana_Standing_Mount.gif|'''Hurricanrana:''' A Hurricanrana from Standing, ending in a Mounted Position.
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image:WCM_JudoArmThrow.gif|'''Arm Toss:''' An arm-throw performed by grabbing the opponent's arm, twisting under it, and then dragging it down so as to pull opponent up, and drag them over-head, dropping them to the mat.
 
image:WCM_JudoArmThrow.gif|'''Arm Toss:''' An arm-throw performed by grabbing the opponent's arm, twisting under it, and then dragging it down so as to pull opponent up, and drag them over-head, dropping them to the mat.
  
image:WCM_Kamakazi.gif|'''"Kamakazi":''' A fireman carry variation, performed by bending over and dropping opponent onto their back, before rolling over them into a standing position.
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image:WCM_Kamakazi.gif|'''Rolling Fireman's Carry Slam:''' Also known as a "Kamakazi". A fireman carry variation, performed by bending over and dropping opponent onto their back, before rolling over them into a standing position.
  
 
image:WCM_LegTrip.gif|'''Leg Trip:''' A move grabbing and lifting the opponent's legs, forcing them back or forward onto the mat.
 
image:WCM_LegTrip.gif|'''Leg Trip:''' A move grabbing and lifting the opponent's legs, forcing them back or forward onto the mat.
  
image:WCM_ManhattanDrop.gif|'''Manhattan Drop:''' Also known as a Manhattan Drop, performed by ducking under opponent's shoulder, lifting them up, and dropping them hard against the knee.
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image:WCM_ManhattanDrop.gif|'''Manhattan Drop:''' Also known as an Inverted Atomic Drop. Performed by ducking under opponent's shoulder, lifting them up, and dropping them hard against the knee.
  
 
image:WCM_MonkeyToss.gif|'''Monkey Toss:''' Also known as Hip Toss, standing beside opponent, hooking closest arm underneath and behind opponent's closest armpit, then lifting up with that arm and throwing the opponent forward, flipping them onto their back. Distance may vary.
 
image:WCM_MonkeyToss.gif|'''Monkey Toss:''' Also known as Hip Toss, standing beside opponent, hooking closest arm underneath and behind opponent's closest armpit, then lifting up with that arm and throwing the opponent forward, flipping them onto their back. Distance may vary.
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image:WCM_Lariat.gif|'''Lariat:''' Lariats are similar to clotheslines, however a clothesline maintains a straight arm, while the lariat is a strike that can hold. the Lariat is performed by wrapping the arm around the upper chest and neck, and forcing the opponent to the ground.
 
image:WCM_Lariat.gif|'''Lariat:''' Lariats are similar to clotheslines, however a clothesline maintains a straight arm, while the lariat is a strike that can hold. the Lariat is performed by wrapping the arm around the upper chest and neck, and forcing the opponent to the ground.
  
image:WCM_ShowStopper_Chokeslam.gif|'''Showstopper Choke Slam:''' Grabbing the opponent by the neck, moving to the side, lifting the opponent in the air, and then slamming them down to the mat. The Showstopper variant includes a pause, holding the opponent in mid-air usually by one hand, before slamming them down.
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image:WCM_ShowStopper_Chokeslam.gif|'''One-Handed Choke Slam:''' Also known as the "Showstopper Chokeslam". Performed by grabbing the opponent by the neck with one hand, moving to the side, lifting the opponent in the air, and then slamming them down to the mat. This variant of the Chokeslam includes a pause, holding the opponent in mid-air by one hand, before slamming them down.
  
 
image:WCM_Snapmare.gif|'''Snapmare:''' Performed by applying a three-quarter-facelock, then kneeling or bending over to pull the opponent forward, flipping them over, shoulder-down to the mat, back-first.
 
image:WCM_Snapmare.gif|'''Snapmare:''' Performed by applying a three-quarter-facelock, then kneeling or bending over to pull the opponent forward, flipping them over, shoulder-down to the mat, back-first.

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Wrestling Terminology

Wrestling moves include a tremendous array of variation. The moves upon which these variations are based, are generally basic in nature. Combining moves can also be performed, using word elements to describe what kind of actions (movements) a move involves:

Holds:

  • Crab: Typically starts with one wrestler lying in a supine position on the mat, with the other wrestler standing and facing him. It is a type of spinal lock where the wrestler hooks each of the opponent’s legs in one of his arms, and then turns the opponent face-down, stepping over him in the process. The final position has the wrestler in a semi-sitting position and facing away from his opponent, with the opponent’s back and legs bent back toward his head.
  • Nelson: Grappling hold, executed from behind the opponent, generally when both are on the mat face down with the opponent under the aggressor. One or both arms are used to encircle the opponent's arm under the armpit, and secured at the opponent's neck.
  • Pin: A victory condition that is met by holding an opponent's shoulders or scapulae (shoulder blades) on the wrestling mat for a prescribed period of time.
  • Sharpshooter: Begins with the opponent supine on the mat with the applying wrestler stepping between the opponent's legs with their left leg and wraps the opponent's legs at shin level around that leg. If the applier decides to cross the opponent's legs around his right leg, he has to cross the opponent's right leg over their left, or, otherwise, he has to cross his opponent's left leg over their right. Holding the opponent's legs in place, the wrestler then grabs the opponent's leg which he has crossed over the other and steps over him, flipping him over into a prone position before leaning back to compress his lower back. Also known by several other names including cloverleaf leg-lace Boston crab, standing reverse figure-four leglock, and Scorpion Deathlock.

Throws:

  • Backbreaker: Performed by 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 wrestling scoop their opponent horizontally before dropping to one knee, slamming the opponent's back on their other knee.
  • Brainbuster: Performed by putting the opponent in a front facelock, hooking their pants or thigh, and lifting them up as if executing a vertical suplex. The wrestler then falls onto their back so that the opponent lands on his head while remaining vertical. This move is a version of the DDT.
  • Chokeslam:
  • Cutter:
  • DDT:
  • Facebuster:
  • Neckbreaker:
  • Piledriver:
  • Powerbomb:
  • Powerslam:
  • Stunner:
  • Suplex:

Submission Holds

Throws

Pins

Attacks