Professional wrestling attacks

Attacking maneuvers in professional wrestling are mainly used to wear down an opponent for a submission hold, or set up for a throw.

Related Topics:
Professional wrestling - Submission hold - Throw

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There is a wide variety of attacking moves in pro wrestling. Many moves are known by several different names. Professional wrestlers frequently give their "finishers" (signature moves that usually result in a win) new names. Occasionally these names become popular and are used regardless of the wrestler performing the technique.

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Professional wrestling contains a variety of punches and kicks found in martial arts and other fighting sports, listed below are moves more specific to wrestling itself.

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Many of the moves below can also be performed from a raised platform (the top rope, the apron, etc) these are called high-flying variations.

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Moves are listed under general categories whenever possible.

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