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. A variation involving a standing double underhook rather than the guillotine choke also exists. A neckbreaker slam is another technique in which the wrestler throws their opponent to the ground by twisting the opponent's neck. A full nelson facebuster-like, which sees the wrestler holding the opponent in a full nelson. One or both arms are used to encircle the opponent's arm under the armpit, and secured at the opponent's neck. WNA wrestler Kyle Mckayal uses a jumping version of it as his second hand finisher calling it The Project Mckayal. 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. 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. Velveteen Dream uses a cartwheel version of the move itself called the "Dream valley driver". NJPW wrestler Switchblade Jay White uses a variation called Blade Runner. Another variation of the Frankensteiner sees a grounded wrestler first "kip-up" on to a standing opponent's shoulders, this is where a wrestler rolls on to the back of their shoulders bringing their legs up and kicking forward to build momentum to lift themselves off the floor and on to the standing opponent. This move is used by TNA wrestler James Storm, who dubbed it the eight second ride. This variation of the STO sees the attacker apply a front facelock on his opponent and sweeping the opponent's leg and falling forward, with the opponent landing on his neck and shoulders. This move was the finisher of Mike Rotunda during his time in the WWF in the mid-80s. James Storm currently uses this move calling it the Eye Of The Storm. 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. Sweep the opponent across your knee by pulling the half nelson and the wrist. Professional wrestling throws are the application of professional wrestling techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming them down. When securing the half nelson, your fingertips should grab the opponents far ear and you should be able to read your wristwatch if you had one on. Another variation has the attacking wrestler apply a pumphandle prior to executing this technique. Taiji Ishimori uses a Single underhook version of the move as his finisher calling it the Bloody Cross while T. J. Perkins uses a double chickenwing version. It is commonly used by Kalisto and Cedric Alexander. A gutbuster is any move in which the wrestler lifts their opponent up and jumps or drops him/her so that the opponent's stomach impacts against part of the wrestler's body, usually the knee. 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. 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. Also called a "free-fall" or "push-up flapjack". The half Nelson is the next progression, or regression rather, in the world of Nelson holds. This move is performed in a manner similar to the TKO, but instead of dropping their opponent face first on the mat, they would be dropped face first on the knee of the wrestler performing the move. Although it can be used on a stationary opponent, it is usually performed against a charging opponent, using the opponent's own momentum to make the throw more powerful. A slight variation of this uses a modified double knee gutbuster and sees the attacking wrestler drop down to their back while bringing both knees up for the opponent to land on. A driver is a move in which the wrestler clutches the opponent's body in some form before falling into a sitout position while dropping the opponent on their back, neck, and/or shoulders. It was also used by former Nexus member, David Otunga as "The Verdict". Former NXT Rookie Percy Watson used a variant in which he holds his opponent in a fireman's carry before transitioning into a flapjack, dubbing this move Percycution. They then lift the opponent up and turn them around so that they are held upside down, as in a scoop slam, before dropping down into a sitout position, driving the opponent down to the mat neck and shoulder first. This move was popularized by and named in reference to Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle, who also dubbed it the Angle Slam as an alternate name.[3]. The wrestler then pushes the opponent forward and quickly pulls them backward, with the attacker landing on their back whilst the opponent falls face first. 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. Ted DiBiase and his son Ted DiBiase Jr have used this move as a finisher. 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. With these techniques, the agressor uses forward pressure to lift and drag the opponent across the agressor's own hips. In the pin position, be sure to have your forehead on the mat and your feet wide, at the same time lifting your opponents head to apply the maximum amount of body pressure. The wrestler lifts the opponent on their shoulders in an electric chair sitting position and then falls backwards driving the opponent back-first into the mat. This move was innovated by Col. DeBeers and was made famous by A.J. Drop step back, pull them back to danger position and put your chin on top of their shoulder to secure them to the mat. 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. This was a signature move for Edge, which he called Edge-O-Matic. WWE wrestler Melina popularized this move. A variation of the flatliner, this move see the wrestler jumping up towards the side of an opponent and grabbing his head before falling backwards onto the mat, planting the opponent face-first. When the opponent has been turned over onto their back, the aggressor attempts to pin them by tightening the grip on the neck, putting the nelson in more deeply so that the aggressor's elbow is hooking the opponent's neck. Keep driving the opponent down, with a combination of lifting their arm and driving their head down, as you drive your half nelson in and look for the far wrist. Be sure to get high on your opponents base to keep the weight forward and use your head to drive their head down. Also known as the Foot Stunner. 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. Also known as a tilt slam or a pumphandle falling powerslam, the wrestler stands behind their opponent and bends them forward. 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]. Also known as a diving Famouser. Pete Dunne uses this variation as a finisher previously calling it Drop Dead but now known as the Bitter End. If one series was to be declared the undisputed king of top techniques, it would be the half nelson wrestling series. The attacking wrestler then pushes the opponent forward and off their body, slamming the opponent face-down onto the mat. An elevated gutbuster in which an attacking wrestler would lift an opponent up, stomach-first, across one of their shoulders before dropping down to their knees forcing the opponent's stomach to impact on the wrestler's shoulder. The attacker may release the opponent to send them flying, or simply slow until the back of the opponent returns to the ground. [17] The wrestler hangs on to the opponents legs for a pin-fall attempt. This is the most common version of the elevated gutbuster and sees the attacking wrestler first lift the opponent up across their shoulders; a position known as a fireman's carry, before then dropping down to one knee while simultaneously elevating the opponent over their head forcing them to drop down and impact their exposed knee. From this position, various throws can be performed. This was invented by Kensuke Sasaki. The wrestler stands to the side of the opponent and applies a side headlock. The wrestler would eventually either land standing or seated on the apron or the outside of the ring. a hold in which a wrestler, from behind the opponent, passes one arm under the corresponding arm of the opponent and locks the hand on the back of the opponent's neck. An inverted version of this sees the attacking wrestler drop the opponent on the back of their head, as done in a reverse bulldog. Often the aggressor remains perpendicular to the opponent, chest on chest. Bobby Roode used the neckbreaker version as a finisher, which he calls Roode Bomb. A power half nelson is a type of half nelson. It has been a staple in professional wrestling from its early shoot days to present day. half nelson in American English. The wrestler then lifts their opponent up so they are horizontal across the wrestler's body. The wrestler turns to one side (depending on which hand is used to catch the opponent) while still catching the opponent with the headlock. The half nelson series now starts. This is accomplished by using the hand to press the opponent's neck down, while using the arm under the opponent's shoulder to lift the shoulder and drive it perpendicularly to the opponent's body. 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. Usually, the opponent's upper body and head is lifted above a shoulder of the attacker, while the legs have been caught. Kelly Kelly later adopted the same variation as her finishing maneuver, calling it K2. It is simply a reduction compared to the full Nelson. Finish the power half nelson the same way as you do the basic half nelson. This maneuver can be used running and standing. This usually involves grabbing the opponent with both arms around the opponent's legs while keeping the chest close to the opponent, and using this position to force the opponent to the floor . Usually the opponent is held over the wrestler's shoulder in either a powerslam position, or less commonly an inverted powerslam position for what is sometimes called the inverted shoulderbreaker. Several different nelson holds exist, and they can be separated according to the positioning of the encircling arm(s). Coach Nathanimal demonstrates how to catch a very deep Half Nelson when your opponent counters your wrist control. The wrestler drapes an opponent over their shoulders in a fireman's carry position then falls backwards, driving the opponent down to the mat on their back. This move is most often performed by wrestlers of Samoan heritage (typically from the Anoa'i family, including The Rock, Rikishi, Umaga, and Roman Reigns (who uses the one-handed variant), as well as a pop-up version used by Nia Jax and The Usos. Drive your opponent to their side so you can read your wristwatch. This top rope flipping slam sees a wrestler stand under an opponent, who is situated on the top turnbuckle, turn their back to this opponent while taking hold of the opponent's arms from below, often holding underneath the opponent's arm pits. 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Bushi uses a diving variation called MX where he dives from the top rope to hit the double knee facebreaker. 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. The wrestler stands behind an opponent and applies a cobra clutch on their opponent, placing one of their hands against the opponent's neck after hooking the opponent's arm with it. Facing their opponent, the wrestler reaches between their opponent's legs with their right arm and reaches around the opponent's neck from the same side with their left arm. This slamming version of a headlock takedown sees a wrestler apply a sleeper hold to the opponent, then falls face first to the ground, pulling the opponent down with them and driving the back and head of the opponent into the ground. In a cut-throat variation of this driver, instead of holding the body of the opponent, a wrestler holds the far arm of the opponent across the opponent's own throat and maintains it by holding the opponent's wrist before performing the inverted Death Valley driver. The wrestler then proceeds by holding their opponent's legs with one arm and applying a headlock with their other arm in a similar fashion to an air raid crash. The wing choke is an incredibly powerful choke, but most players opt for the bow and arrow. This move is most commonly performed out of a ring corner. As the wrestler falls onto their back they forces the opponent's arm down into both knees, thus damaging it. 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. 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. A fireman's carry involves the wrestler holding the opponent in place over both shoulders. 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. The wrestler then falls sideways, driving the opponent down to the mat shoulder and neck first. The keys to this series are securing a proper breakdown, and keeping weight forward throughout. They then lift their opponent up, and drops them tailbone-first on the wrestler's knee. 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. The wrestler grabs one of the opponent's arms, jumps and connects both their knees against the opponent's stretched arm. [21][22][23] This move was innovated by Madoka as Ranhei. Mills couldn't decipher who he was talking to, but slowly it hit him. Another variation has the attacking wrestler apply a pumphandle prior to executing this technique and is used by wrestlers like Jinder Mahal. Some wrestlers perform this maneuver doing a lifting motion up and down or may hold the opponent in place before dropping them as a way to emphasize their raw strength. Drive your shoulder into their chest as you turn the same hip down to ensure the pin. A backbreaker refers to professional wrestling moves in which a wrestler drops an opponent so that the opponent's back impacts or is bent backwards against a part of the wrestler's body, usually the knee.[1]. (However, if the opponent attempts to peel the half with the near-side hand, it will lift the should being attacked and give the agressor a more dominant angle to successfully run the half.). 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. 4/1/11 7:00 PM. 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. An inverted variation of this move also exists. There is also a sitout variation, in which the wrestler performs a normal hip toss and then lands in a seated position. There is also a slight variation of the half nelson that is called the power half nelson. This move originated from the Kinnikuman manga, originally known as the Kinniku Buster (kinniku being Japanese for "muscle"), with the move ending with the opponent crashing down on their neck against the attacking wrestler's shoulder. 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. This move is derived from the original hurricanrana. They are sometimes also called "power" maneuvers, as they are meant to emphasize a wrestler's strength. The move varies from the hurricanrana as when the opponent lands - he/she would land on their head as opposed to their back.[10]. Many of these moves are used as finishers by various wrestlers, who refer to them by several different names that reflect their gimmick. The Single-leg version is more commonly used. This will put them on their far side, in the same position as the previous finishes. Wrestler Kaitlyn uses this as one of her signature move. Shinsuke Nakamura formally used the move as a finisher as Landslide, only to later change his finisher to Bomaye/Kinsasha, although he would still use the move as a signature. They then scoop the opponent's near leg with their other arm and lift the opponent up, flip the opponent upside down, and then either kneel or sit down, driving the opponent down to the mat on their neck. This move sees the opponent runs towards the wrestler. This move is used as a finisher by Luke Gallows, dubbed the "Gallows Pole". This move was innovated by Mikey Whipwreck and popularized by Stone Cold Steve Austin. The wrestler then lifts the opponent up and slams them downwards, driving one of the wrestler's knees into the opponent's bent leg. Everything about the half nelson calls for you to perform a pinning. WWE's Cesaro uses the giant swing as a signature move. In wrestling this works best in the turtle position where you apply the half nelson to pin the opponent's stomach to the ground. When they roll their wrist to clear, hook the elbow and throw your half nelson in from that side. He then lifts the opponent holding underneath their armpits to execute a kneeling version of the slam. The move is used by numerous wrestlers, often larger ones who portray "monster" characters. How to do a Half Nelson in Wrestling - The Nasty Half Prime Wrestling System 11.4K subscribers Subscribe 1K 36K views 4 years ago Coach Nathanimal demonstrates how to catch a very deep Half. Then after grabbing the opponents nearest leg, the wrestler lifts the opponent's leg outward before swinging forward using the opponent's momentum and slamming them down back-first. Some professional wrestlers can use this move as an advantage by running up the turnbuckle and using a high flying move. The release variation was popularized by Ron Simmons. Another variation involves the wrestler leaping off the ropes before performing the movement. 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 half nelson is one of the basic wrestling moves you can use for a pin. Former WWE diva Ivory and current WWE superstar Dana Brooke use this as a signature move and finisher move respectively. The wrestler then falls downwards while still scissoring their legs around the opponent's waist, and pushes against the canvas. This move was made popular by wrestler Low Ki who calls it the "Ki Krusher". That looks like Dave. 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. The wrestler stands behind their opponent and bends them forward. This can be achieved by first holding an opponent in an inverted facelock or by simply grabbing the opponent and forcibly leaning them back before lifting their far (or sometimes inside) leg, rotating so the leg is over the opponent's head, and dropping to a sitting position, kneeling, or a split-legged position and maintained into a pin. This causes an effect to the whole spine and neck. The Death Valley driver was innovated by Louie Spicolli (although he credited Etsuko Mita as the DVD originator). Melina used this move after her return in 2010, most notably to win her second Diva's championship at SummerSlam 2010. It is essentially the same as the ippon seoi nage found in judo. WWE wrestler Dolph Ziggler uses this move, which he calls the Zig Zag. This move is most commonly used by The Undertaker. Rey Mysterio uses a standing spinning version of this move which sees him, while standing behind the a standing opponent facing same direction, he jumps placing himself on both the opponents shoulders, spins around 180 degrees, and executes the backflip to land chest first to flip the opponent onto their back or to stay seated to reach back hook to hook the opponents legs to attempt to score a pinfall. A basic gutbuster is often called a stomach breaker and is essentially the same as a backbreaker but with the opponent facing the opposite direction. Innovated by Japanese silver medalist judoka Naoya Ogawa, it is used by Evil as Evil. The attacking wrestler may repeatedly press the opponent overhead to show their strength prior to dropping them. Step up with your front foot and plant your inside knee in front of your opponents inside knee. 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. This can also be held for a backbreaker. [2] Because it can be used as a limited neck crank, it is considered dangerous in some grappling arts, and is banned, for instance, in amateur wrestling. The wrestler then lifts the opponent into the air and falls into a seated position, driving the opponent tailbone-first on to the mat. Wrestling Half Nelson The wrestling half Nelson is a move that acts as a pin, both standing and on the ground. The wrestler then takes hold of the thigh and arm of the opponent, which are hung over the front side of the wrestler, and leans forward, pulling the opponent over their head and shoulders, slamming them down on their back in front of the wrestler. Whilst giving the illusions of slamming the opponent's head into the ground, a properly executed standard piledriver has the opponent's head barely touching the ground, if at all. The wrestler then quickly lifts the opponent up with that arm and throws them forward, which would lead the wrestler to flip the opponent on to their back to end the move. From here the wrestler drops down to one knee, forcing the opponent to drop stomach/rib-first against the wrestler's raised knee. 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. 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]. Many people call it the Michinoku Driver because it is used more often than the original Michinoku Driver. Triple H popularized this move. 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. 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. By cranking the hands forward, pressure can be applied to the neck of the opponent. Though there are many variations, the term suplex (without qualifiers) can also refer specifically to the vertical suplex. He calls this move Ataxia. There is also a diving version. They then scoop the opponent's near leg with their other arm and lift the opponent up, flip the opponent upside down, and then either kneel or sit down, driving the opponent down to the mat on their neck. When the half nelson has been put into place, it is used to turn the opponent over onto their back. Pins: To say that the half nelson was designed with pinning in mind is an understatement. The wrestler springboards off one of the ropes or jumps from the top turnbuckle, dropping a leg across the nape of a leaning forward opponent. 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. A reverse-thrown variation exists, which sees the wrestler drop the opponent in the opposite direction feet-first. The attacker lifts the opponent above his back with the opponent's arm spread out in a crucifix hold, spins around multiple times in place, pushes the opponent up, and moves out of the way, dropping the opponent down to the mat. Kenny Omega has used a variation, called the Kotaro Krusher, where he performed a jump from the canvas to 6 feet before hitting the bulldog. 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