This move is most commonly performed out of a ring corner. Another great setup to the half nelson series is to capitalize off your opponents near wrist defense. Similar to the fireman's carry takeover, with more of an emphasis on targeting the neck. 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. It is usually performed against a charging opponent, using the opponent's own momentum to make the throw more powerful, but can also be performed against a stationary opponent. When the agressor's half is sufficiently clamped, the opponent can with the free hand reach under their own neck and "peel" off the half hand. The wrestler then hooks the opponent's near leg and throws themselves backwards, driving the opponent back-first to the ground. Another variation of this move sees the wrestler performing a backflip from the top turnbuckle, and as he floats over the opponent, he quickly grabs the opponent's head or neck with both hands and falls on his stomach to complete the rear mat slam. Put your elbow in their back, come off your knees to keep the pressure on them and post your other hand on their head to stop them from getting to their belly. Professional Wrestling: Where Sports and Theater Collide, ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nelson_hold&oldid=1144978629, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 16 March 2023, at 15:57. Step 1 of Half Nelson Wrestling Technique: The Breakdown With your best breakdown, in this case the ankle down, break your opponent to their belly. This hurricanrana variation was popularized by Mickie James, as she named the move herself Mick-a-rana. While maintaining the wrist-clutch, they then perform the driver. It is considered a very basic technique, so basic that a forward rolling fall is commonly called a biel bump and is mainly used by very large wrestlers to emphasize power and strength over finesse. 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. 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 . The attacking wrestler first lifts their opponent over their shoulders in a fireman's carry position. This is a move in which a wrestler stands side-to-side and slightly behind with the opponent, facing in the same direction, and reaches behind the opponent's back to hook the opponent's head with the other hand extending the opponent's nearest arm, then while hooking the opponent's leg the wrestler falls backward, pulling the opponent to the mat back-first. It was also made popular by Kofi Kingston, who calls it the S.O.S. 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. (However, there are types of half nelsons that can be applied when the opponents are on their knees. Another similar variation, known as a double chickenwing slam, sees the wrestler apply double chickenwing instead of a full nelson before slamming the opponent. Use your free hand to hold your opponent's other wrist so the half nelson can't be broken. An inverted variation of this move also exists. The half nelson series has few defenses, and despite how effective it is, there is not very much technique required to execute it. Half Nelson One of the most basic wrestling pins in the sport, the half nelson begins with you on both knees straddling your opponent. 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. A brainbuster is a move in which a wrestler puts their opponent in a front facelock, hooks their tights, and lifts them up as if they were performing a vertical suplex. Archer, Jeff; Svinth, Joseph (January 2005). The wrestler jumps from the turnbuckle behind the opponent, then applies a headlock, driving the opponent's face into the mat. Michael Elgin uses a sit-out variation of the Burning Hammer so as not to hurt the head or neck of his opponent allowing them to roll left or right, while Tyler Reks' Burning Hammer saw her flip the opponent onto their stomach before impact (as in an inverted Fireman's Carry Takeover). The wrestler then falls sideways, driving the opponent down to the mat shoulder and neck first. 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. Madcap Moss uses a reverse neckbreaker like variation of this move, calling it the Punchline. This is a Folkstyle wrestling technique.SUBSCRIBE for more exciting wrestling technique!Leave a comment if there is a specific technique you'd like to see shown by Coach Nathanimal. With the wrestler's back to the opponent, he/she applies a three-quarter facelock and then pulls the opponent forward, flipping them over their shoulder, before turning to land in a neckbreaker. This is usually referred to as a lariat takedown. 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 at the wrist or using a palm-to-palm or interlacing fingers grip. 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. 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. The Mills ride and the spiral-half are such techniques. Half nelson bulldog. The wrestler hooks the opponent's arm and flips them over on to the mat. Ruby Soho and Kalisto use this move in some of their matches.[12][13][14][15]. Wrestlers such as Terry Gordy and Viscera have used this move as well. This was a signature move for Edge, which he called Edge-O-Matic. If they are doing that, pull them up to a sit position and perform either finish. Also known as a Military press, the attack sees the wrestler lift their opponent up above their head with an overhead press as used in weight lifting. In wrestling, a half-nelson is defined as a position in which one arm is shoved under the corresponding arm of an opponent and the other hand is put on the back of the opponent's neck; this is in contrast to the full-nelson position. This will ensure the proper chest-to-chest pinning position with the half nelson. It is commonly used by Kalisto and Cedric Alexander. The wrestler takes hold of their opponent from behind, holding them by either their hair or head. Finish the power half nelson the same way as you do the basic half nelson. This variant was used by former NXT Rookie Lucky Cannon which he called "Lucky Break" and by the late former WCW and WWF star Sean O'Haire as the Widow Maker. The wrestler throws the opponent off their shoulders and falls in the direction that the opponent's head is facing, driving the opponent's head or back into the mat. This variation of a gutbuster sees an opponent first elevated into a high lifting transition hold before being dropped down for a gutbuster. The use of the masculine is meant to be inclusive. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The attacker then falls on their back, bringing opponent's legs with them. The wrestler then reaches behind themselves and applies a three-quarter facelock to the opponent. 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. W1 should be perpendicular to W2 as he begins to force him to his back (c). This move is used by TNA wrestler James Storm, who dubbed it the eight second ride. This was popularized by both Billy Gunn and John Cena as one of their signature moves. The Boston crab is a professional wrestling hold that typically starts with one wrestler lying in a supine position on the mat, with the other wrestler standing and facing them. Kazuchika Okada uses this move as Heavy Rain. The wrestler may land in a kneeling or squatting position. Known in Mexico's lucha libre as silla elctrica (Spanish for electric chair). The wrestler reaches under one of the opponent's arms with their corresponding arm and places the palm of their hand on the neck of the opponent, thereby forcing the arm of the opponent up into the air (the half nelson). "Stone Cold" Steve Austin made it popular. The wrestler stands behind, slightly to one side of and facing the opponent. 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. Also called a hammer throw. Also known as the Foot Stunner. This move is used to weaken the leg for a submission manoeuvre. 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. The attacking wrestler may repeatedly press the opponent overhead to show their strength prior to dropping them. Half Nelson - Wrestling Technique Also the Half Nelson is a variant of the Full Nelson which is illegal in all forms of wrestling. Half Series 2 on 1 Tilt Set-Up Series Leg Wrestling Series Cross Wrist Series Collegiate Drills > Feet Drills > Shadow Wrestling / Motion Proper Penetration Drills Defending Front Headlock Drills Position Drils Stance Back Step Drills Back Arch Drills Shot Build Up Drills Position & Balance Drills Top Drills So I just made a giant overview video showing a complete system for escaping all situations. The same maneuver can be used on a cornered opponent (who is facing away from the ring) to drive their face into the top turnbuckle. The move was also used by Vampiro with the name nail in the coffin. 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. All positions have the attacker facing the opponent, unless noted otherwise. There is nothing humorous about the difference Nelson has made in Ridley's ongoing wrestling renaissance. What is the meaning of full nelson? The other closely resembles a Death Valley driver. 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. A reverse-thrown variation exists, which sees the wrestler drop the opponent in the opposite direction feet-first. Alexa Bliss uses this as a signature move, normally followed by her rope-assisted repeated stomps. There is also a slight variation of the half nelson that is called the power half nelson. From this position, various throws can be performed. Damian Priest recently started using this move as a finisher after Cody Rhodes returned to the WWE in 2022. This move was not only used just by wrestlers of Samoan heritage. Apply a near wrist to your opoonent. The wrestler stands in front of, facing away from and slightly to one side of the opponent. The wrestler grabs one of the opponent's arms, jumps and connects both their knees against the opponent's stretched arm. The attacking wrestler then drops the opponent face-first into the turnbuckle or ropes. 170. r/bjj. One or both arms are used to encircle the opponent's arm under the armpit, and secured at the opponent's neck. There are two versions of the fireman's carry takeover used in professional wrestling. Some professional wrestlers can use this move as an advantage by running up the turnbuckle and using a high flying move. The attacking wrestler then spins the leg inwards causing the opponent to fall off balance and twist in the air bringing them to the ground in a turning motion. There is also a sitout variation, in which the wrestler performs a normal hip toss and then lands in a seated position. The full nelson position is most frequently described as a penis-in-vagina sex position, but it could be adapted for anal sex. 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]. 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. All that is required to be extremely effective with it is a hard nose and the will to win. Moves are listed under general categories whenever possible. The holder is on the back side of the opponent, and has their hands extended upwards under the opponents armpits, holding the neck with a palm-to-palm grip or with interlaced fingers. 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. 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. 4/1/11 7:00 PM. In addition, the hand not being used should be holding the opponent's other wrist so that they cannot post the hand or peel the half nelson off. 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 is when you only have one ar in the Nelson position, and that is on the near side. A slight variation of the forward Russian legsweep, the wrestler approaches the opponent from behind and places them in a full nelson before hooking their leg. 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. The move was popularized by Jillian Hall. A standard jawbreaker is seen when a wrestler (either stands facing or not facing opponent) places their head 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 the top of their head. Though there are many variations, the term suplex (without qualifiers) can also refer specifically to the vertical suplex. A body slam is any move in which a wrestler picks up and throws an opponent down to the ground limp back-first. 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. 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. Styles, who refers to the move as the Styles Clash. Professional wrestling throws are the application of professional wrestling techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming them down. Better known as a full nelson bomb, this move sees the wrestling apply a full nelson hold to the opponent from behind. 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 move was originated by Phillip Michael Grant, and later popularized by Chris Jericho, who named it the Codebreaker. [17] The wrestler hangs on to the opponents legs for a pin-fall attempt. The attacking wrestler uses the hold to lift the opponent up over their shoulder, while over the shoulder the attacking wrestler would fall forward to slam the opponent against the mat back-first, normally the type of powerslam delivered is a front powerslam. 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 . Cesaro uses a variation called the Neutralizer where he grapevines the opponents leg with his arm similar to a cradle piledriver. In wrestling this works best in the turtle position where you apply the half nelson to pin the opponent's stomach to the ground. Full nelson bulldog. For other uses, see, "Full nelson" redirects here. The move can also see other variations of a powerslam used, particularly into a sidewalk slam position. The wrestler stands to the side of the opponent and applies a side headlock. The Half Nelson hold is a great move from wrestling that many BJJ practitioners don't utilize as much as they could. [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. As well known as a falling rear mat slam. 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". Sometimes referred to as a reverse victory roll, it is a headscissors takedown that ends in a double leg cradle pinning hold. This variation of the spinebuster starts with the wrestler facing his opponent. This and the suckback finish can both be used when the opponent is balling up on bottom. Also known as the Death Valley Bomb in Japan, this move is performed from a fireman's carry. . Kelly Kelly later adopted the same variation as her finishing maneuver, calling it K2. Mills couldn't decipher who he was talking to, but slowly it hit him. In this variation the wrestler first locks the opponent in a standard flatliner lock, then sees the opponent and put his ankles on some elevated surface (usually top rope, or turnbuckle, or barricade outside of the ring), the wrestler then falls backward, driving the opponent face-first into the mat. This move was the finisher of Mike Rotunda during his time in the WWF in the mid-80s. The keys to this series are securing a proper breakdown, and keeping weight forward throughout. The wrestler then swings their opponent around, slamming them face-first into the mat. 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. This move is normally used to weaken the arm for a submission maneuver or to make it more difficult for the opponent to kick out of a possible pinfall attempt. The wrestler lifts their opponent up and turns them upside down so that they are held up by the wrestler's arm cradling their back. There is a further variation that does not include the shoulder lift that sees the wrestler hook the leg and wrist while the opponent is standing in front of him/her, lift the opponent upside down and then fall to the sitout position. 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. Innovated by Taka Michinoku, and technically known as a sitout scoop slam piledriver. This move sees the opponent runs towards the wrestler. 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. The wrestler then falls forward to his back or into a sitting position, driving the opponent face-first. Dustin Rhodes during his time in the WWF/WWE as Goldust used this move dubbing it "Oscar". Catch wrestling allows the full nelson and generally uses it as an immobilization technique and form of neck crank submission. 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. . He calls this move Ataxia. It is used as finishing moves by wrestlers such as Chris Sabin (cradle shock), Santos Escobar (phantom driver) and Susie (panic switch). The wrestler reaches under one of the opponent's arms with their corresponding arm and places the palm of their hand on the back of the opponent's neck, thereby forcing the arm of the opponent up into the air to complete the half nelson. The wrestler then falls backwards to the mat, thus forcing the opponent to fall forwards and impact the exposed knees. 9/27/08 5:39 PM. An Irish whip into the ring ropes is usually used to set the opponent up for another technique as he/she bounces off. If you opponent fights the far side block, use your opposite side hand to apply a half nelson while keeping your chicken wing. Let me know if you have any questions or requests. Sometimes it is also used to counter a headlock by the opponent. The opponent will often assist the slammer by placing their arm on the slammer's thigh. Half Nelson Pin Maneuver. The move has been used by various professional wrestlers like Mil Muertes (the Straight to Hell), Shelton Benjamin (the Paydirt), Montel Vontavious Porter (the Play of the Day/305) and R-Truth (Lil' Jimmy). The opponent lands face-first into the mat, with their upper body damaged. the double-knee variant was popularized by Xavier Woods. This move is also called the military press slam. Dragon screw legwhip (or simply Dragon screw) is a legwhip where a wrestler grabs an opponent's leg and holds it parallel to the mat while they are facing each other. The usage of the full nelson in combat sports is very limited. There is also a driver, a facebuster and a suplex variation of the move. Another variation sees the wrestler placing one hand behind the opponent's head and the other behind the back, then falling backwards into a bulldog. Sweep the opponent across your knee by pulling the half nelson and the wrist. Several different nelson holds exist, and they can be separated according to the positioning of the encircling arm(s). Also known as a tilt slam or a pumphandle falling powerslam, the wrestler stands behind their opponent and bends them forward. With your best breakdown, in this case the ankle down, break your opponent to their belly. This is the \"Nast Half\" apply with caution! 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. Ass." A somersault version also exists, called the Dragonrana. The wrestler performs a headscissors takedown to a seated or kneeling opponent, driving them head first into the mat. A fireman's carry involves the wrestler holding the opponent in place over both shoulders. He then lifts the opponent off the mat flipping them in a 450 style motion forwards while simultaneously falling backwards to catch the falling them with his near arm completing the rotation and dropping them into the facebuster. The wing choke is an incredibly powerful choke, but most players opt for the bow and arrow. The name was taken from its innovator, Mexican luchador Huracn Ramrez. [6] Tag teams may also utilize the pop-up by throwing an opponent to a teammate who would execute an attack. The wrestler may roll on to their side to give the move extra momentum. 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. A variation between the regular Death Valley driver and the inverted one. This time when you apply the half nelson, turn your non-half nelson hand up and lock your half-nelson hand on top of it. Arn Anderson's son, Brock, has also started using this move after his AEW Debut. Heath uses a jumping variation of the move. A powerslam is any slam in which the wrestler performing the technique falls face-down on top of their opponent. 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]. This was invented by Kensuke Sasaki. It is a mistake to believe an alligator will passively tolerate a half nelson, no matter how drunk you are. 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