Move Catalogue

The most fundamental skill in wrestling — learning to take a flat back bump safely. This is the foundation upon which all other moves are built.

Taking a face-first bump safely by distributing impact across forearms and chest.

A basic tumbling move used for transitions, escapes, and building acrobatic ability.

Sending your opponent running to the ropes. A fundamental transition move that sets up many offensive sequences.

The standard starting position for most wrestling sequences. One hand on the opponent's neck, one on their elbow.

A spectacular jumping double-foot strike. Both feet leave the ground to kick the opponent in the chest or head.

A worked strike using the meaty part of the forearm to create the illusion of a devastating blow.

A classic open-hand strike to the chest that creates a loud, satisfying impact. The crowd-pleasing 'WOO!' chop.

A devastating worked kick targeting the chin/jaw area. Made famous as a finishing move, it requires precise timing and trust.

A powerful-looking submission/rest hold where you wrap both arms around the opponent's midsection and squeeze.

One of the most basic and important holds in wrestling. Controls the opponent by wrapping your arm around their head.

A basic joint manipulation hold that controls the opponent through their wrist. Essential for chain wrestling.

Lifting your opponent and slamming them flat on their back. A classic power move that demonstrates strength.

A fundamental throw where you use your hip as a fulcrum to flip your opponent over onto their back.

Catching a running opponent and rotating them into a slam. Combines athleticism with power.

Lifting your opponent upside-down vertically then falling backward to slam them on their back. A dramatic display of strength.

A classic submission hold targeting the lower back. You turn your opponent over and sit back on their back while holding their legs.

An iconic leg submission that twists the opponent's knee. Made legendary by Ric Flair.

A worked chokehold applied from behind. In reality, no actual choking occurs — it's all about the sell.

Diving off the ropes and hitting your opponent with your full body horizontally. A fundamental high-flying move.

A head-scissors takedown where you flip your opponent by wrapping your legs around their head and flipping forward.

A breathtaking backward flip off the ropes onto your opponent. Requires serious acrobatic ability and courage.

The standard pin — lying across your opponent's chest with your body perpendicular to theirs.

A quick roll-up pin where you cradle your opponent into a tight ball. Great for surprise victories.

A dramatic pinning combination where you flip over your opponent and pull them into a sitting pin.

A classic chain wrestling sequence combining an arm drag takedown into a grounded arm bar. Demonstrates technical ability.

An exciting two-part combo — smash your opponent in the corner, then run them face-first into the mat.

A fundamental chain wrestling exchange. One wrestler takes the headlock to the mat, the other escapes with a head scissors.

A common offensive sequence: whip to the ropes, then launch the returning opponent skyward with a back body drop.