This variation of the double chickenwing sees the wrestler wrenching the opponent up while still holding them in the double chickenwing. The wrestler sits down, crosses their legs, tucks their head into their chest and wraps one arm around their ankle (so they are effectively rolled into a ball). A variation, called a bar-arm sleeper is where one applies a normal sleeper to the opponent and uses the opposite arm close to their face as added pressure applied to the move. A transition lift to perform many throws, drops and slams. Also known as a Prison Lock, the opponent is down on their back with the wrestler standing over one of their legs. Invented by Tatsumi Fujinami and popularized in the United States by ltimo Dragn. [5] The stomach claw was most famously used by Killer Kowalski, naming it the Kowalski claw. Used by Chris Benoit as the Crippler Crossface; in the adjacent picture, he has pulled so far back that he finished the hold seated, which he did not always do. Shawn Michaels popularized this move during his wrestling career. This was famously used by Don Muraco as the Asiatic Spike and Terry Gordy (which he learned from Killer Khan) as the Oriental Spike. 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. [16] A variation of the cloverleaf performed by Eddie Guerrero saw the wrestler perform the maneuver from a standing position, which enabled him to pull the opponent's legs up high enough to where he could add pressure to the hold by sticking one of his knees into the other wrestler's back. From here many throws, drops and slams can be performed. In all three variations, the wrestler slips either one or both arms underneath the opponent's armpits from behind and locks their hands behind their neck, pushing the opponent's head forward against their chest. This variation is also used by Tyler Breeze as the Figure Four Sharpshooter, and by T. J. Perkins, who calls it the Figure Four Deathlock. From this point on the wrestler can either grab the opponent's wrist with the free hand and tucks their own head beneath the opponent's armpit and stand upright, locking in the hold, or simply throw the opponent's arm over their own shoulder and grab the opponent's thighs with the free hand. The wrestler then places their left arm over and around the opponent's arm while grasping their own wrist. 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. With the opponent hung over the second rope, facing the outside of the ring, the attacking wrestler hooks their left or right leg over the back of the opponent's neck. This may sometimes be preceded by an arm wrench. With the opponent lying prone, the wrestler lies on the opponent's back, at a 90 angle to them, putting some or all of their weight on the opponent to prevent them from moving. When the opponent's head is facing the ground the position is referred to as back mount. Charlotte Flair uses a bridging variation of the move referred to as a Figure Eight. This move is achieved when a wrestler wraps a forward-facing opponent's legs around their waist (either by standing behind an opponent who is lying face-first on the mat or by catching a charging opponent), applying a gutwrench hold and lifting the opponent up off the ground into the air, then either continuing lifting and falling backwards to wheelbarrow suplex, or forcing the opponent back down to the mat to hit a wheelbarrow facebuster. One of the most painful submission moves in wrestling today. Often the wrestler will shake their body from side to side in order to generate more pain around the ribs and spine. There is also double-handed version sometimes known as a head vise. Average rating: 9.38 [77] Average rating in 2023: 9.67 [3] The opponent is on his stomach while the attacker reaches under one of the opponent's arms, locking his hands together. Also known as a calf slicer or leg slicer, the calf crusher is a Compression lock that involves pressing the calf and/or thigh muscle into one of the bones in the leg. By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. Favorited. 5. Put your left leg over his/her left foot. Like many transition holds, the defensive wrestler often uses the position to perform a variety of counter moves, most notably the victory roll. He called this move the Lasso from El Paso and used the move until adopting an elevated cloverleaf referring to it as the same name. The pressure is applied once the wrestler compresses their knees together. 4.0 0x. It can also be used to immobilize an opponent by pushing them to the ground. Big Show uses a kneeling variation of this move called the Colossal Clutch. It is a neutral move, but it easily transitions for either wrestler to a position of dominance. Popularized by Brutus Beefcake, Waylon Mercy, Dolph Ziggler, Minoru Suzuki, and most recognized with Roddy Piper. This submission was used as a "finishing" maneuver by a number of wrestlers over the years, including Sgt. But Rogan criticizes it, emphasizing that its inefficient because invites an Inside Heel Hook counter: Steve Austin used this move during his WCW career while under his "Hollywood" gimmick, dubbing it "Hollywood & Vine". Additional pressure can be applied by grabbing the left shoulder with the right hand, or grabbing the biceps of the left arm near the elbow, then using the left hand to push the opponent's head towards the crook of the right elbow. Marty Scurll uses it as finishing move. The opponent is on his back, wrestler standing to his side and reaching down to grab the opponent's far arm, pulling up. Will Ospreay used the double underhook to spin his opponent into a neckbreaker called the Stormbreaker. The normal Full Nelson hold was also used by the late WWF superstar Hercules. The Figure Four Leg Lock is a staple submission in the industry and many have added it to their International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. This variant has been used by Alberto Del Rio, A.J. This may lead to an armbar, a wrist lock, the wrestler pulling the opponent onto their shoulders in a fireman's carry, an Irish whip, or a short-arm maneuver, such as a clothesline. WebThe applying wrestler then leans over the opponent and grabs their arms, applying a double chicken wing to the opponent. It can be performed from standing, sitting, or prone positions. The wrestler flips forward down on to their back, placing their legs around one of the legs of the opponent on the way down, and thus using their momentum to drop the opponent forward down to the mat. This move has been used in several other martial arts and is banned in most competitions due to the high risk of injury from this move. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Chris Benoit's Crippler Crossface was a variation that involved the arm trap. Similar to a crossface, this move sees a wrestler standing above a face-down opponent. The double-handed version was a signature submission of The Great Khali, dubbed the Vice Grip. The wrestler then flips the opponent up and over so the opponent is lying face up on the back of the wrestler. The American Figure 4 Leg Lock Position. A set-up for many throws and slams, this sees the attacking wrestler put a bent at the waist opponent to one side of them, reach the near hand around, and lock their hands around the opponent's waist. Another variation is performed in a bridging position where the wrestler wraps both hands around the opponent's neck and pulls back, which applies pressure to the neck and bridges on the opponent's back for added leverage. The wrestler then extends their remaining arm between their legs and then waits. With the opponent on their back, the wrestler, standing beside them, sits with their leg over and between the opponent's legs (often using a legdrop to the knee). There are also variations of the anaconda vise that are combined with a straight jacket choke, called Anaconda Max and a cobra clutch, called Anaconda Cross. WWE wrestler Naomi has a crucifix variation calling it Feel the Glow. The performer of the hold then falls back while grabbing the opponent's legs or feet, hanging upside down from the ring apron. The move can be executed from a kneeling position or a standing position, depending on the wrestler's preference. The wrestler then takes hold of their ankle with their opposite arm and pulls their leg up. The anaconda vise is a compression choke. This technique is also known as a single chickenwing hammerlock or a double wrist lock. Palm strikes, slaps, and elbow strikes can be used in place of punches. WebBody triangle or Figure-four body lock is achieved by first crossing the ankles, grasping the heel of one foot and pulling that foot into the opposite knee, this creates the signature 4. However, this move is mainly limited to opponents with great flexibility. Valid votes: 1898 Number of comments: 749 10.0 1509x 9.0 175x 8.0 151x 9.60 Current Total Rating (?) It became popular due to the legendary Nature Boy, Ric Flair using it as his signature move. The ring post assists the move, creating more damage and leverage to the opponent's knee. The wrestler takes hold of the opponent's arm or wrist and turns around completely while twisting the arm over the wrestler's head, resulting in the opponent's arm being wrenched. Every great professional wrestler needs an equally-as-iconic finishing move and for Ric Flair, that move was the Figure Four Leglock. The maneuver's invention is credited to Barry Darsow, who was the person who gave it its name. The wrestler then pulls the opponent's head backwards with their arms and the opponent's far leg outwards with their leg. Bobby Roode used the same move in TNA, but not in the WWE since 2016. 3.0 0x. This is a transition hold for moves such as a two-handed chokeslam and a chokebomb. As The wrestler then wraps their legs around the head of the opponent and crosses the opponent's legs, applying pressure on them with their hands. Both of these maneuvers are also used in other various martial arts such as Judo, Submission Wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The wrestler grabs their opponent's throat with one hand and squeezes tightly. The hold is usually transitioned into a chickenwing facebuster. The move can be also applied by running towards the opponent and then performing the flip when next to them. File Size . The wrestler pulls down with both arms while pushing up with the knees to bend the opponent's back. Many of these holds, when applied vigorously, stretch the opponent's muscles or twist their joints uncomfortably, hence the name. For instance, in his recent Joe Rogan Experience episode with Rick Rubin, he criticized the legendary Figure-Four leg lock pro-wrestling move. Dexter Lumis uses this move called Silence, which sees him use the move from either a standing and seated position, with the latter sometimes transitioning from a sitout sideslam. This move has been used by many wrestlers for many years. All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published. The wrestler grasps an opponent's neck with both hands then lifts them up. WebThe locking mechanism is similar to the kimura lock, but instead of using a figure-four, it is applied using a leg.