However, the wrestler holds their opponent's head in a back to back position, before performing the move. Also known as the Foot Stunner. Often the aggressor remains perpendicular to the opponent, chest on chest. Goldberg used the move as a signature. Despite its name, it actually comes from Mexican lucha libre, not Japanese puroresu. Also known as an inverted stunner, the wrestler stands facing the opponent, places their shoulder under the jaw of the opponent and holds the opponent in place before falling into a sitting or kneeling position, driving the jaw of the opponent into their shoulder. With both hands, pull the hooked arm to your chest and thread the your arm opposite the hook. When applying the half nelson, throw an uppercut with your half nelson arm under the opponents arm and drive it forward. Catch wrestling allows the full nelson and generally uses it as an immobilization technique and form of neck crank submission. This move was used as a finisher for wrestlers such as Batista, The Undertaker, Kevin Nash, Chyna, JBL, among others. This move is derived from the original hurricanrana. The most notable practitioner of this variant is The Miz, who calls the move the Skull Crushing Finale and has used it as a finisher since August 2009. Shawn Spears also used this move as a finisher during his second tenure in the WWE as "Tye Dillinger" calling it the "Tye-Breaker". The wrestler hooks a half nelson hold on his opponent with one arm and his opponents waist with the other. 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. This move was innovated by Mikey Whipwreck and popularized by Stone Cold Steve Austin. The wrestler stands in front of, facing away from and slightly to one side of the opponent. If the opponent puts up a bigger fight, the power half nelson will be needed. This is due to it being easier to climb on an opponent while in the corner as balance is easily retained, and it allows the maximum length of ring to propel the opponent across. This is a basic though super effective wrestling move used commonly in amateur wrestling. Occasionally, the person doing the move can do it without their hands on their opponent, typically on the hips. Invented by Kodo Fuyuki and inspired by Chamaco Valaguez's La Valagueza submission maneuver[18], this move is performed when an attacking wrestler hooks both an opponent's legs with their arms and tucks their head in next to the opponent's before standing and lifting the opponent up, so that they are upside down with their head resting on the attacking wrestler's shoulder. The wrestler hooks each of the opponent's legs in one of their arms, then falls backwards to slingshot the opponent into a turnbuckle, ladder, rope, mat, etc. Usually, the opponent grabs the attacking wrestler (as if he were performing a sidewalk slam), the attacking counters and swings their body upwards, then scissors their legs around the opponent's head, spins around the opponent's body, and swings their legs downwards, resulting in the headscissors takedown. The move is used by Hiroshi Tanahashi, with some commentators even calling the move a 'Tanahashi' when anybody performs it due to how associated it is with him. When the aggressor is driving forward perpendicularly to the opponent's body, the opponent can try to avoid being flipped over onto their back by extending their opposite foot in the direction of the undesired movement, and planting it. See more. This move starts with the wrestler standing behind the opponent, and then takes hold of the front of the neck or head, and then falls onto his stomach, driving the opponent's back of the head into the mat first. half nelson in American English. He would re-use the move in 2022 at AEW. Baron Corbin's finisher is a variant of this move called the End of Days while Angelina Love uses the move as a signature (previously a finisher) called Lights Out. The wrestler takes the opponent's legs up under their arms, similar to the setup for a catapult, but instead pivots, spinning around to lift the opponent off the mat. Inverted bulldog [ edit] This move is a signature of Edge who calls it Winning Edge . Ricochet uses this move, calling it Recoil and Gregory Helms also uses it. A powerslam is any slam in which the wrestler performing the technique falls face-down on top of their opponent. From a standing position, he reaches between an opponent's legs with his stronger arm and reaches around their back from the same side with their weaker arm before then lifting the opponent up over his shoulder. In collegiate, high school, middle school or junior high school, and most other forms of amateur wrestling, the move is illegal due to possibility of injury. Another variation of this move including the opponent standing on the apron outside of the ring, and attacking wrestler first grabs opponent and pulls him over the top rope until opponent's ankles match the ropes, the attacking wrestler then falls backward, driving the opponent face-first into the mat. 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. Also known as the reverse full nelson slam, this variation sees the attacker tuck and slide their arms under the opponent's armpits and then clutch the opponent's lower jaw. The wrestler would eventually either land standing or seated on the apron or the outside of the ring. A variation involving a standing double underhook rather than the guillotine choke also exists. Half nelson definition, 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. This move was the finisher of Mike Rotunda during his time in the WWF in the mid-80s. The wrestler then falls backwards to the mat, thus forcing the opponent to fall forwards and impact the exposed knees. The wrestler then lifts the opponent into the air and falls into a seated position, driving the opponent tailbone-first on to the mat. 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. 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. One category of neckbreaker is the type of move in which the wrestler slams their opponent's neck against a part of the wrestler's body, usually their knee, head or shoulder. She started using this move again in late 2019. What is a full nelson wrestling move? The first is borrowed from amateur wrestling and sees the wrestler kneel down on one knee and simultaneously grab hold of one of the opponent's thighs with one arm and one of the opponent's arms with their other arm. Velveteen Dream uses a cartwheel version of the move itself called the "Dream valley driver". The STO (Space Tornado Ogawa) is a sweep in which a wrestler wraps one arm across the chest of their opponent and sweeps the opponent's leg with their own leg to slam the other wrestler back-first. Though it is commonly referred to as a Hurricanrana, the original Spanish name for this maneuver is the Huracnrana. It has been a staple in professional wrestling from its early shoot days to present day. Darren Young used the move as his finisher calling it Gutcheck. A jawbreaker is any move in which the wrestler slams their opponent's jaw against a part of the wrestler's body, usually their knee, head or shoulder. This move is used as a finishing move by Gail Kim (Eat Defeat), Chuck Taylor (Sole Food), Xavier Woods (Lost in the Woods) and Enzo Amore (JawdonZo). by Peter Urban May 16, 2006. Wrestling Half Nelson The wrestling half Nelson is a move that acts as a pin, both standing and on the ground. A lifting version also exists, where a wrestler applies a sleeper hold to the opponent, lifts the opponent up and slams the opponent into the ground. This move was innovated by Shiro Koshinaka and it was called a samurai driver '94 as a finisher. Well known as the complete shot or reverse STO, this is a move in which a wrestler stands side-to-side and slightly behind with the opponent, facing in the opposite direction, and reaches around the opponent's torso with one arm across the opponent's chest with their hand holding on to their other hand which is behind the opponent's head. 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. At this point, the attacking wrestler shifts their weight so that they fall backwards to the mat while forcing the opponent to fall forwards with them, only to have the attacking wrestler push up with their legs, forcing the opponent to flip forward, over the wrestler's head and onto their back. By cranking the hands forward, pressure can be applied to the neck of the opponent. This was the finisher of Byron Saxton, dubbed "Saxonation". This move was made popular by wrestler Low Ki who calls it the "Ki Krusher". [8][9] (A rana is any double-leg cradle.) Other users include Pentagon Jr., JTG, Seth Rollins, Masato Yoshino and Finn Blor, with JTG calling it Da Shout Out. Sweep the opponent across your knee by pulling the half nelson and the wrist. This is a version of a German suplex where the attacker stands behind the opponent, facing the same direction. The wrestler stands behind, slightly to one side of and facing the opponent. Another variation involves the wrestler leaping off the ropes before performing the movement. This causes an effect to the whole spine and neck. Half Nelson One of the most basic wrestling pins in the sport, the half nelson begins with you on both knees straddling your opponent. The wrestler stands beside their opponent to either side, crosses their arm against the opponent's opposite hand in front of it (as the wrestler stands beside the opponent, and uses for example their right arm, they would cross it against the opponent's left arm, and vice versa). While maintaining the wrist-clutch, they then perform the driver. Kazuchika Okada uses this move as Heavy Rain. 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. This was the original version of the finisher used by Jon Moxley (formerly as Dean Ambrose), known as Dirty Deeds before reusing as a regular move in 2019. The wrestler catches and grabs the opponent from either his waist or both legs, and lifts the opponent so he would either face the mat while being vertically elevated off the mat (with both his legs grabbed over the wrestler's shoulders) or literally facing the wrestler's back while being lifted upside down with the wrestler still taking hold of both the opponent's legs (back-to-belly position). This move sees the opponent runs towards the wrestler. Also called a hammer throw. This is considered an extremely dangerous move, as the opponent's body cannot roll with the natural momentum of the move to absorb the impact. Though there are many variations, the term suplex (without qualifiers) can also refer specifically to the vertical suplex. There is also a variation of this move in which the wrestler stands besides his or her opponent, grabs their waist as in a side slam, and then hooks the opponent's leg with his or her free arm before lifting and slamming the opponent. Archer, Jeff; Svinth, Joseph (January 2005). 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. This move was used by Mojo Rawley. Be sure to get high on your opponents base to keep the weight forward and use your head to drive their head down. He calls this move Ataxia. Rotate out front of your opponent and replace your hand that is posting the head with your corresponding knee. The wrestler then swings their opponent around, slamming them face-first into the mat. This move was innovated by Col. DeBeers and was made famous by A.J. The attacker then falls on their back, bringing opponent's legs with them. Some professional wrestlers can use this move as an advantage by running up the turnbuckle and using a high flying move. He is beneath you, belly down on the mat. Arn Anderson's son, Brock, has also started using this move after his AEW Debut. 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. The wrestler stands next to the opponent with both facing the same direction, and the wrestler hooks their closest arm underneath and behind the opponent's closest armpit. Usually, the opponent's upper body and head is lifted above a shoulder of the attacker, while the legs have been caught. This movement relieves the clamp or "wing" pressure, creates a dominant perdenicular angle, lifts the opponents's near shoulder, and turns the opponent's hips.) With Ryan Gosling, Jeff Lima, Shareeka Epps, Nathan Corbett. This can also be held for a backbreaker. An inner-city junior high school teacher with a drug habit forms an unlikely friendship with one of his students after she discovers his secret. Popularized by Samoa Joe as one of his finishers (he uses an electric chair version falling backwards, sparing the opponent's neck) until 2015 when he accidentally injured Tyson Kidd, which ended his wrestling career and almost paralyzed him. Mike Rotunda also used this move as a finisher during his run as VK Wallstreet and I.R.S., calling it the "Stock Market Crash". A variation between the regular Death Valley driver and the inverted one. Master a series which is both technical, and punishing! Another variation of the flatliner, this move sees a wrestler grab their opponent around their neck and lean them backwards. What is a full nelson wrestling grip, and how does it work? When the opponent is in range, the wrestler hooks the opponent's near arm with both hands and falls backwards forcing the wrestler's own momentum to cause them to flip forwards over the head of the wrestler and on to their back. Similar to the snapmare driver, the wrestler applies a side headlock before dropping down on either their chest or their knees and driving the opponent's head down to the mat forehead first, with the side headlock. Understand that if you get to this step, youll probably have to use a combination of the sweep and spike half nelsons to get them onto their side. Melina used this move after her return in 2010, most notably to win her second Diva's championship at SummerSlam 2010. When the half nelson is applied, drive the opponent to their opposite side than which youre on. CIMA uses both this move as well as a straight jacket version called the Goriconoslasm. The wrestler then falls sideways, driving the opponent down to the mat shoulder and neck first. The wrestler grabs their opponent's arm, then turns to face the other direction and pulls the opponent over their shoulder. If you opponent fights the far side block, use your opposite side hand to apply a half nelson while keeping your chicken wing. A facebreaker is any move in which the wrestler slams their opponent's face against a part of the wrestler's body, usually the knee. [17] The wrestler hangs on to the opponents legs for a pin-fall attempt. NJPW wrestler Switchblade Jay White uses a variation called Blade Runner. The wrestler starts by facing their opponent and then grabs them around their waist, lifts them up and releases them back-first on the mat. With your best breakdown, in this case the ankle down, break your opponent to their belly. The wrestler performs the fireman's carry from a standing position, then tosses the opponent off their shoulders and drops the opponent into a Headlock Elbow Drop. The Half Nelson is a staple wrestling pin move that high school wrestlers use to pin an opponent when he is lying on his stomach in a flattened position. With the wrestler's back to the opponent, he/she applies a three-quarter facelock (also known as a cravate) and, either kneeling down or bending over, pulls the opponent forward, flipping them over their shoulder down to the mat, back first. You are now in a deep half nelson position and can take them to danger. When they roll their wrist to clear, hook the elbow and throw your half nelson in from that side. Mills couldn't decipher who he was talking to, but slowly it hit him. A wrist-clutch variation of this driver exists which sees the wrestler lift the opponent on to their shoulders, and while the opponent is on their shoulders, he/she uses the hand hooking the opponent's leg to reach upwards and clutch the wrist of the arm opposite the hooked leg. 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. This version is known as the Mysterio Rana. Similar to the wheelbarrow facebuster but instead of dropping their opponent face first, they drop their opponent so that the opponent lands on their upper back and neck between the legs of the wrestler, facing towards them, usually resulting in a pin. This can also be a lariat-legsweep combination to slam down the opponent. The wrestler starts by facing his opponent. Knux calls it The Knuxout. This move sees the attacking wrestler lift the opponent in a standing guillotine choke and drop the opponent to the mat, lower spine first. You have watched 1 out of 2 free previews in this library. This is especially effective if the opponent is on their knees instead of lying flat, which is why the half nelson should not be attempted until the opponent's stomach is on the ground. Similar to the double knee facebreaker, but with only one knee. This was invented by Kensuke Sasaki. Also known as the UFO (Unidentified Flying Opponent), this move is performed from an Argentine Backbreaker Rack Hold. A body slam is any move in which a wrestler picks up and throws an opponent down to the ground limp back-first. Prestige Wrestling "Nervous Breakdown" results: Vetter's review of Ultimo Dragon, Kushida, and Alex Shelley vs. Tom Lawlor, Royce Isaacs, and Jorel Nelson, Aja Kong vs. Masha Slamovich . 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. 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. 4/1/11 7:00 PM. A full Nelson hold is two half Nelsons: neck held down with arms wrapped under both armpits of the held person The wrestler holds the opponent's wrist while putting their head underneath the opponent's chest, grabs the inside of one of the opponents legs, then lifts the opponent up onto their shoulders while falling backwards. The move is used by numerous wrestlers, often larger ones who portray "monster" characters. When used by itself, this term generally refers to a very basic variant for a scoop slam. Let me know if you have any questions or requests. The opponent lies on their side on the shoulders of the wrestler, facing either the opposite or the same direction as the wrestler, with the wrestler holding the opponent by the lower leg and either the head or lower arm. The other closely resembles a Death Valley driver. It is a type of spinal lock where the wrestler hooks each of the opponent's legs in . 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 high impact combination of the snapmare and the falling neckbreaker. The wrestler jumps from the turnbuckle behind the opponent, then applies a headlock, driving the opponent's face into the mat. Half Nelson Pin Maneuver. A gorilla press in which the user drops the opponent and turns them 90 degrees, dropping then onto their shoulder facing the opposite direction to the attacker, before being driven to the ground in a spinebuster maneuver. Adam Rose used this as the Party Foul. A full nelson facebuster-like, which sees the wrestler holding the opponent in a full nelson. When the half nelson has been put into place, it is used to turn the opponent over onto their back. Release the chicken wing to get the pin if you have to. A half Nelson is a wrestling hold in which the holder wraps his or her forearm under his or her opponent's underarm and rests his or her hand behind the nape of the held person's (his or her) neck. Bobby Roode used the neckbreaker version as a finisher, which he calls Roode Bomb. 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. The forward Russian legsweep was popularized by Jeff Jarrett, who began using the maneuver as a finisher in the late 1990s and calls it The Stroke. half nelson noun : a wrestling hold in which one arm is thrust under the corresponding arm of an opponent and the hand placed on the back of the opponent's neck compare full nelson Example Sentences 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. Matt Riddle uses a cradle variant dubbed the Bro-Derek. "Body slam" redirects here. WWE Hall of Fame member Trish Stratus popularized this move and is known as Stratusfaction and by Bo Dallas as the Bo-Dog. Another variation of this move involves using a pumphandle lift where the wrestler sets the opponent up for a pumphandle hold and then lifts them into the execution of the move. 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. noun : a wrestling hold gained from behind an opponent by thrusting the arms under the opponent's arms and clasping the hands behind the opponent's head compare half nelson Word History First Known Use 1900, in the meaning defined above Time Traveler The first known use of full nelson was in 1900 See more words from the same year Colt Cabana (Eat The Feet) and Mia Yim (Seoul Food) also used it as their signature move. The move acquired its name due to its association with Irish wrestler Danno O'Mahony. From this position, the attacking wrestler jumps up and drops down to the mat, driving the opponent shoulder first down to the mat with the opponent's neck impacting both the wrestler's shoulder and the mat. This maneuver is also known as swinging hurricanrana. It is literally half of the full Nelson control, but wrestlers do tend to grip the opposite side arm with their free arm for extended control. Pete Dunne uses this variation as a finisher previously calling it Drop Dead but now known as the Bitter End. 344. Bushi uses a diving variation called MX where he dives from the top rope to hit the double knee facebreaker. The wrestler then falls sideways, driving the opponent's head to the mat. A pinning variation also exists where the attacker keeps the front facelock applied as he covers the opponent slightly. One of the opponent's arms is pulled back between their legs and held, while the other arm is hooked. A somersault version also exists, called the Dragonrana. The half Nelson is the next progression, or regression rather, in the world of Nelson holds. Similar to a hangman, where the wrestler catches the opponent in a side headlock, running towards any set of ropes. The half nelson is done using only one hand, by passing it under the arm of the opponent and locking the hand on the opponent's neck. It was innovated by Chris Kanyon. Often used by a wrestler to stun an opponent and set him or her up for another move. 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. A rolling fireman's carry slam is a variation that sees the wrestler keep hold of the opponent and run forward before slamming the opponent to the ground, using the momentum to roll over the opponent. W1 should be perpendicular to W2 as he begins to force him to his back (c). 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. This move is performed in the same style as a chokeslam, but instead the wrestler grabs the opponent with a clawhold. [6] Tag teams may also utilize the pop-up by throwing an opponent to a teammate who would execute an attack. Immediately transition to a three post position both of your feet in the mat, your non-half nelson forearm at the base of the back of your opponents neck. Liv Morgan's 201 is a variation where she stands 90 degrees from the opponent, and delivers the double knees or shins while she is landing on her back. Sometimes referred to as a reverse victory roll, it is a headscissors takedown that ends in a double leg cradle pinning hold. In this move, the attacker places their opponent in a full nelson hold and uses it to lift them off the ground. It is simply a reduction compared to the full Nelson. This technique gives its name to the schoolboy bump and is performed when the wrestler gets behind their opponent, drops down to their knees, puts their hand through the opponent's legs, hooking the opponent's hips, and pulls backwards. 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 move in which the wrestler grabs one of their opponent's arms and spins, swinging the opponent into an obstacle such as the ring ropes, a turnbuckle, or the stairs leading into the ring. The wrestler faces an opponent, overhooks both arms, and then pivots 180 so that the opponent is facing upwards with his or her head pressed against the upper back or under an arm of the wrestler. This was the finisher for wrestlers Chyna and the Ultimate Warrior. Once they are on their side, sink your arm elbow deep with your throat resting on their side. There are multiple variations of the handstand headscissors takedown. Then, the attacker lifts the opponent before falling forward to slam the opponent back-first into the mat. Apply a near wrist to your opoonent. [7] It is often erroneously called the Hurricanrana in American wrestling, but due to the lack of a double leg cradle pinning combination, it is a standard headscissors takedown. It is commonly used by Kalisto and Cedric Alexander. . 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. An inverted variation of this move also exists. The wrestler may roll on to their side to give the move extra momentum. Also this is a great hold for smaller players who have a difficult time unseating larger players from the turtle position. Immediately transition to a three post position - both of your feet in the mat, your non-half nelson forearm at the base of the back of your opponent's neck. Austin Theory uses a flipping version of this move in which, to a bent over opponent, he hooks his opponent's near arm with his far arm and hooks their near leg with his near arm. A top rope variant was also regularly performed by Scott Steiner, while Ronda Rousey uses the twisting version as a finisher, calling it Piper's Pit. 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. NJPW's Great-O-Khan currently use this as the Eliminator while also applying a wrist-clutch sometimes for extra leverage. The half nelson is one of the basic wrestling moves you can use for a pin. An Irish whip into the ring ropes is usually used to set the opponent up for another technique as he/she bounces off. There are two versions of the fireman's carry takeover used in professional wrestling. 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