Finishing and signature moves
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Yang Time / Akio Time (Corkscrew moonsault press) This is a twisting moonsault in which the attacker stands on an elevated platform, such as the top rope, and performs a moonsault with a 180° rotation or multiple rotations, landing as if performing a normal moonsault. Corkscrew 450° splash Also known as a Stardust Press, this move is performed when a wrestler (facing backwards to the ring from the top turnbuckle) jumps, turns 180° and performs a 450° splash. This move was invented by the Japanese wrestler Hayabusa, who called it the Phoenix Splash. Hanging figure four necklock This neck lock sees a wrestler sit above a fallen opponent and wrap his/her legs around the opponent in the form of the figure 4, with one leg crossing under the opponent's chin and under the wrestler's other leg the wrestler squeezes and chokes the opponent. In an illegal version of the hold, best described as a hanging figure four necklock, the wrestler stands on top of the turnbuckle, wraps his/her legs around the head of the opponent, who has their back turned against the turnbuckle, in the figure 4 and falls backwards, choking the opponent. In most matches the hold would have to be released before a five count. Superkick A Superkick is the name used when referring to a high side thrust kick attack in professional wrestling, which sees the attacker use the sole of the foot to strike an opponent's head or chin, usually preceded by a sidestep, often referred to as a Crescent Kick, or just a Side kick. The attacker will often slap their thigh to generate an appropriate sound effect. The late "Gentleman" Chris Adams was among the first wrestlers to use the superkick and was for years credited as its originator. To set up his finisher, Adams would use a back body drop, then as his opponent gets on his feet, Chris superkicks him in the jaw. Adams first used the enzuigiri as his "superkick", before touring Japan in the early-1980s and bringing the real maneuver to the United States. He was also the first wrestler to utilize the superkick from the top turnbuckle (around 1989). Jumping spinning leg lariat Also referred to as a jumping leg lariat this attack is seen when an attacking wrestler runs towards an opponent, jumps and wraps his leg around the opponent's head/neck knocking the victim to the ground. Fists of Fury Double fist attack Moonsault kick (Running up opponent in corner) With the victim is propped up in the corner, the attacker charges and runs up the outside ropes, as they reach the top, the kick the victim in the chest and perform a backflip so they land on their feet. sometimes called the Tiger Wall Flip after Tiger Mask. Back-to-belly piledriver (In WCW) The wrestler faces the opponent, places his head between the opponent's thighs, and grasps hold of them. He then stands up, lifting the opponent upside down. The wrestler then either sits down or drops on to his knees, driving the opponent's head down to the mat. A variation on this which is sometimes known as the Sunset Driver sees the attacking wrestler hook the opponent's legs underneath his/her arms while hold the opponent up in the back to belly position. From here the wrestler would drop to his/her knees, driving the opponent's head into the mat. This move will often see the attacking wrestler hold the move after landing for a rana style pinfall attempt. Akio Finishing and signature moves |
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