The wrestler jumps forward from an elevated position following a full 360° or beyond rotation, driving a leg across the fallen opponent. Ruckus has also used this as an occasional move. 2 Cold Scorpio uses this move as a signature called Drop The Bomb. This variation sees the wrestler performing a moonsault but instead of landing on the opponent in a splash position, the wrestler continues the rotation to drive a leg across the downed opponent. This move was used as the finisher of former WWE wrestler Fandango calling this move The Last Dance. Used by Randy Savage.ĭiving drops Diving leg drop Īlso called guillotine leg drop, this move sees a wrestler jumping from a raised platform landing the bottom side of one leg across the opponent's throat or chest. From this point, the wrestler jumps, twisting to face inside of the ring, and quickly clutching both fists together to strike the double axe handle. A common variation sees the wrestler standing over the top rope, facing away from the ring. This is usually done on a standing or rising opponent. A version of this move, called a flying lariat, involving the wrestler wrapping the attacking arm around the opponent's neck.Īlso known as diving axe handle, diving double axe handle smash, or diving double sledge, this is accomplished by jumping from the top turnbuckle to the mat or floor and striking the opponent with two fists held together in the fashion of holding an axe. The attacking wrestler jumps from an elevated position as extending their arm out from the side of the body and parallel to the ground, hitting the standing opponent in the neck or chest, knocking them over. Kane performing a flying clothesline on CM Punk Diving clothesline This was also used by WWE Hall of Famer Tatanka as a signature move called, "Diving Tomahawk Chop". This is one of the most recognizable signature moves performed by Manabu Nakanishi. Standing on the top turnbuckle, the attacking wrestler proceeds to jump in order to deliver an overhead chop to a standing opponent's head. Japanese wrestler Jinsei Shinzaki uses the move while praying as the Ogami Watari. Invented by Don Jardine and popularized by The Undertaker, who was Jardine's protégé. The move combination is better known as Old School. The wrestler then climbs up the corner turnbuckles and takes a walk on the top rope before falling down striking the opponent's head, back, shoulder or nape with a chop. The wrestler takes hold of one of the opponent's wrists, twisting the arm into an arm wrench. Diving chops The Undertaker jumping down from the top rope to strike Heidenreich with Old School Arm twist ropewalk chop This move was innovated by New Jack and named in reference to the prison slang term 187. This move sees a wrestler jumping forward from an elevated position while holding a steel chair or other weapon, driving the weapon onto an opponent lying prone on the mat. The next list of maneuvers was made under general categories whenever possible. Due to injuries caused by these high risk moves, some promotions have banned the use of some of them. Aerial techniques, also known as "high-flying moves" are maneuvers in professional wrestling using the ring's posts and ropes as aids, in many cases to demonstrate the speed and agility of smaller, nimble and acrobatically inclined wrestlers preferring this style instead of throwing or locking the opponent.
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