The wrestler then takes hold of the upper arms or wrists of the opponent and spreads them, holding the opponent in place. The wrestler then kneels down on the opponent's back, locking the opponent's arm behind their knee in the process. The wrestler stands over a prone opponent's back and tucks the opponent's arms under their armpits. [14] The wrestler, while behind the opponent, facing in the opposing direction, hooks their arms under the opponent's. The hold is usually transitioned into a chickenwing facebuster. Sheamus also uses this move. [3] Although Foley popularized the move, it was invented by Sam Sheppard, a physician who was wrongfully convicted of his wife's murder in 1954; after his conviction was overturned in 1966, Sheppard took up professional wrestling and was said to have derived the move from his knowledge of human anatomy. The wrestler then grabs hold of the opponent's wrists and crosses their arms under their chin. This is a legitimate controlling or debilitating hold and is commonly used by police officers in the United States to subdue uncooperative persons for arrest. Do not apply too much pressure as it can break your opponent's ankle. Austin Aries uses a bridging variation called Last Chancery as one of his finishing moves. The wrestler then squeezes the opponent's neck, causing pressure. Used by Delirious. This can see the wrestler fall to a seated position or go onto their back, lifting the opponent skyward, which will increase pressure on the opponent but put the wrestler in risk of pinning their own shoulders to the mat. The regular hold was used by Deonna Purrazzo, MJF, and Timothy Thatcher, while the bridging version was used by Mark Haskins as the Star Armbar while Tommaso Ciampa briefly uses it as his submission finisher. Invented by The Great Muta,[9][10] this move has been adapted and performed by various wrestlers such as Melina Perez (California Dream) and Emma (Emma Lock) as finishing moves, signature moves, and setups to finishers. 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. It can also be used to immobilize an opponent by pushing them to the ground. The pressure is applied once the wrestler compresses their knees together. 9.60 Current Total Rating (?) The wrestler bends one of his fingers into a hook and uses it to stretch the opponent's mouth or nose. His nephew Bron Breakker has also used the standing version as well. The wrestler hooks their far leg across the neck of the opponent, then hooks their hands behind the opponent's head, having one arm pass over their own leg and the other under. To create this article, 22 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/46\/Do-the-Figure-Four-Leg-Lock-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Do-the-Figure-Four-Leg-Lock-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/46\/Do-the-Figure-Four-Leg-Lock-Step-1.jpg\/aid624420-v4-728px-Do-the-Figure-Four-Leg-Lock-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"

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\n<\/p><\/div>"}, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlDcQGJ8xlY, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhvQEDInJI8, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIB7dUPQB4E. Shawn Michaels popularized this move during his wrestling career. The double underhook variant is often seen when the hold is used to transition to another maneuver, such as a backbreaker drop or inverted powerbomb. Another variation sees the attacker performing a reverse STO, then locking the regular Koji clutch in, but crossing their legs in a modified figure-four headscissors. This should be number 1. Also known as Military press. Bobby Roode used the same move in TNA, but not in the WWE since 2016. However, Joe Rogan criticizes it; emphasizing that it's inviting an Inside Heel Hook counter. 2. Take his/her left leg and place your left leg on the right side of his/her leg then spin 360' so that you are facing your opponent. During this former NXT Rookie and WWE superstar Darren Young used this move right before he was released from the WWE after being trained by Bob Backlund. 3 HBK's Sweet Chin Music. Also known as a headscissors crucifix choke, the opponent is sitting while the wrestler is behind the opponent holding the opponent's wrist. The opponent is face down on the mat, with the attacker bending both of their legs up and tucking their ankles against their armpits. Several wrestlers in WWE 2K14 will utilize submission holds. Jungle Boy uses this as the Snare Trap, while Kazuchika Okada uses a kneeling version called the Red Ink. Famous Luchador Blue Demon Jr. also uses a modified variant of this move as well, in which he does an inverted sharpshooter and then uses his free arm to pull back his opponent's arm. This move is currently being used by NXT UK superstar Noam Dar calling it the "Champagne Superkneebar". The wrestler sits on the back of an opponent who is lying face down on the mat. Variations of this can include clasping the opponent's hand instead of hooking the upper arm, for extra leverage and bridging out, while performing the move to increase leverage and immobilize the opponent. The wrestler traps one of the opponent's ankles between their thighs (as seen primarily before applying an STF). To do this, the opponent's legs are then hooked under the top ropes, leaving the opponent facing the attacking wrestler, upside down. The technique is also used to trap an opponent while the attacking wrestler runs at them and delivers some form of offensive maneuver, such as a running knee attack or a baseball slide. As The wrestler proceeds to lean back, pulling on the leg under the armpit. Also known as a "buffalo sleeper", this choke sees the wrestler kneeling behind a seated opponent before grabbing hold of one of the opponent's arms, bending it backwards overhead, and locking the opponent's wrist into the attacker's armpit. Now I can finaly take revenge opon my enemies and fake friends.". Oct 23, 2020 @ 6:07pm. The wrestler then grabs their own wrist with their free hand, crossing it underneath the opponent's armpit and chest to lock the hold in, compressing the opponent's neck. Then the attacking wrestler grapevines the other leg and performs an ankle lock submission hold. 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. Ken Patera performed a variation he called the Swinging Neckbreaker (not to be confused with the neckbreaker variation), where he would lock the hold on and lift the opponent off the ground, then spin them in the air. (Aa announcer calls him) Hardy boyz are the best. From here, the wrestler rolls the opponent face first onto the mat, with their legs and arms tied together, sandwiched between the mat. The attacking wrestler tucks their opponent's head underneath their armpit and wraps their arm around the neck so that the forearm is pressed against the chin. The American Figure 4 Leg Lock Position. AEW wrestler Jon Moxley uses this move as a finisher sometimes while taking the opponent down with and then transitioning from a sleeper hold or rear naked choke. The wrestler applies a spinning toehold, crosses the opponent's legs and kneels on them. The normal Full Nelson hold was also used by the late WWF superstar Hercules. then the wrestler clasps his hand, one arm passes through the leg applying the headscissors and the other goes under. Edge's variation is where he used a metal bar on the opponent's mouth as the Glasgow Grin. 4.0 0x. Invented by Chris Hero, this variation of the cloverleaf sees the wrestler hook the legs like a cloverleaf, but then weaves their hands through to clasp their other hand and also hooks the ankle sticking out with one leg (left or right) into their kneepit. This variant has been used by Alberto Del Rio, A.J. The wrestler approaches a prone opponent, lying down on their stomach. The wrestler approaches an opponent lying against any set of ropes and grabs one of the opponent's wrists with their similar arm. The wrestler then extends a thumb and thrusts it into the windpipe or carotid artery of the opponent, cutting off their air or blood supply. This was used by Colt Cabana as the Colt .45. Also known as a bridging wrist lock. If you're playing with your friends, brothers don't apply too much pressure.. Do not let your opponent turn on to their front; this reverses the pressure and becomes like a sharpshooter variant, so it will hurt your back and now it'll be your turn to cry. The name comes from its inventor's name, Koji Kanemoto. This elevates the wrestler and places all the weight of the wrestler on the opponent. But Rogan criticizes it, emphasizing that its inefficient because invites an Inside Heel Hook counter: WWE wrestler Naomi has a crucifix variation calling it Feel the Glow. Naomichi Marufuji invented a single underhook variation, called Perfect Facelock. 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. A kneeling variation also exists. The wrestler reaches around the opponent's body with their arms and lifts them up, spinning the opponent in front of the wrestler's body, often to deliver a slam or most commonly a "tilt-a-whirl backbreaker" or a "pendulum backbreaker". These variations are also invented by Tenzan himself. Different promotions have different rules regarding the legality of this maneuver. 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. Move your opponent's left leg on top of his right leg in the position for the submission. The wrestler reaches down to pull the opposing wrestler up slightly, sits on the opponent's back, and places both of the opponent's arms across their thighs, usually locking at least one by placing the arm in the crook of their knee. The wrestler plants their foot in the knee of the opponent's other leg and then bends that leg at the knee over the top of the first leg, forming the figure four. This modified inverted reverse figure-four leglock variation sees the wrestler cross one leg of an opponent over them and stand on the crossed leg, then take hold of the free leg and lay down on their back, raising the opponent's legs up into the air and causing pain to their legs and lower back. 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. Kushida uses a variation, where goes on the top rope and places his opponent on the turnbuckle and delivers the move. The wrestler then lies on top of the opponent's back and locks their arms around the opponent's head. It became a popular technique for larger and stronger wrestlers as the lift is seen to emphasize their height and power. The wrestler grasps an opponent's neck with both hands then lifts them up. Favorited. Lucha's "Electric chair" (Silla Elctrica in Spanish) is the term used for two different, unrelated attacks. Bjj Eastern It was invented by Antonio Inoki. The attacking wrestler tucks the opponent's head underneath their armpit and wraps their arm around the head so that the forearm is pressed against the face. There are variants of this move such as Shawn Michaels' version of this move and more to follow. Sometimes the free arm is placed at the top of the opponent's head. The reversal should be performed immediately at the time King snaps the leg. The scoop is also called the scoop powerslam where the wrestler attacks puts their hand in middle of the opponent's legs and turns them. If the referee is distracted, heel wrestlers may grab onto the ropes while executing the move to gain leverage and inflict more pain. 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. He then places his knees against the opponent's stretched arm and pulls back with his arms. 1. Get your opponent on the floor. You can achieve this by pushing him/her down on the ring or hitting with any other move that makes your opponent His fathers greatest rival was Ric Flair and Flairs finisher move was the Figure Four. Moves are listed under general categories whenever possible. 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. Wrestlers use a modified version, where they only push the shin into the throat in exactly the same manner (instead of grabbing their toes and pulling towards themselves). A modified variation exists more recently used by Shawn Michaels where the wrestler takes one of the opponent's legs, turns 90 degrees, then grabs the opponent's other leg and crosses it with the other, puts one foot in between and the other on the other leg, and then bridges over. The wrestler stands behind their opponent and bends the opponent backwards. The attacking wrestler tucks the opponent's top/back of the head into their own chest and wraps an arm around the opponent's neck so that their forearm is pressed against the opponent's throat. 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