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With or without the added leverage of grabbing the top rope, this maneuver has long been a favorite way to torture foes.

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But what's it called?

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The abdominal stretch

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Hardcore Holly helped popularize this move, and the Superstar formerly known as Cody Rhodes and Nikki Bella are among those who use it today.

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The Alabama Slam

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Rick Martel considered this stretch one of his favorites.

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Chris Jericho would later rename it the Walls of Jericho and add more torque. The classic name is the Boston Crab.

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What's the term for the move that begins with a double-underhook and ends in a suplex?

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The butterfly suplex was used by everyone from Big John Studd and Tensai to Ric Flair and William Regal.

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Dropping an opponent tailbone-first onto the knee is called ...

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... the atomic drop.

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"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is shown performing what maneuver?

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The double ax-handle was part of WWE Hall of Famer Randy Savage's repertoire.

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What do you call this temple-compressing hold that's closely tied to the Von Erich family?

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The claw is a popular method for smothering opponents.

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More than just an inverted facelock, this submission hold was named after a WWE Hall of Famer.

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As demonstrated by Jamie Noble here, the dragon sleeper was innovated by Tatsumi Fujinami.

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Powerhouses like The Warlord and Chris Masters enjoyed using this hold to strain opponents' necks.

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Fingers locked ...

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... and we've got ourselves a full nelson, a true grappling standard.

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Speaking of moves used by strong men ...

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... the gorilla press slam always impresses.

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Cesaro employs a dead-lift version of this maneuver.

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It's name is the gut-wrench suplex.

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Mat wrestling experts like Bret Hart wore down the opposition with this attack on the arm.

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Daniel Bryan continues the tradition to this day.

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The hammerlock

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Luke Harper dumps lesser Superstars on their head with this high-impact slam.

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Used by WWE Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku, the Michinoku Driver remains a devastating move today.

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The move is known in some circles as the Michinoku Driver II.

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This move, performed by Zack Ryder here, catapults opponents head over heels. What's it called?

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The monkey flip

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Suplex sensei Tazz was known for many lethal suplex variations. The one he's using here is called ...

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... the Northern Lights suplex.

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A slingshot cross body block to the floor ...

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... as demonstrated by Kofi Kingston may be known as ...

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... a pescado. The move has roots in lucha libre.

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The Excellence of Execution loved employing this takedown.

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The side Russian legsweep

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Giants like Diesel drop opponents with ...

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... the side slam, also a favorite of Kane's.

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What's it called when a Superstar or Diva snaps an opponent over in this fashion?

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We gave away a hint. It's a snap mare.

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Arn Anderson mastered many maneuvers, but maybe none as beautiful as this.

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The spinebuster is used today by Superstars like Adam Rose and Triple H.

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Balance, strength and technique are requisite for this submission hold ...

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It's the surfboard!

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This suffocating hold is an effective set-up for many moves.

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Known as both a front facelock and a front chancery, the hold is the starting point for Luke Harper's gator roll.

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What are Bret Hart and NXT Diva Sasha Banks shown doing here?

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The crucifix is a means for pinning opponents' shoulders to the mat.

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Trapping the arm and hooking the leg in this manner creates ...

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... the Tequila Sunrise, made famous in WCW by Konnan.

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Dean Malenko made this submission his finishing hold. It's said to be created by WWE Hall of Famer Dory Funk Jr. What's it called?

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The Texas cloverleaf

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This namesake of Lou Thesz was used regularly by "Stone Cold."

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No, not the Lou press, but the Thesz press.

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Triple H busted out this peculiar and painful-looking throw at WrestleMania 30.

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It's called ...

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,,, the tiger suplex.

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What happens when a Superstar launches himself through the ropes at his opponent?

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The move's proper name reflects its reckless nature.

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The suicide dive, or topé suicida, is always exciting to watch.