bodyslam
Lift and smash
A bodyslam is a wrestling move where one wrestler lifts an opponent and throws them forcefully to the mat.
Outside wrestling, it describes any forceful takedown or collision: He bodyslammed the guy into the wall.
The verb bodyslam means to execute such a move: She bodyslammed him onto the couch.
Figuratively, it can mean to defeat decisively: The bill got bodyslammed in committee.
Forced grounding maneuver
- grappleSeize and fight closely
- pinPointed metal fastener
- suplexOverhead backward wrestling slam
- piledriverMachine that pounds posts
headlock · chokehold · submission · mat · ring · reversal · maneuver · finisher
Forceful contact between objects
- thudDull impact noise
- slamForceful impact or closure
- crashSudden violent impact
- smashBreak violently apart
jolt · force · shockwave · hit · strike · blow · wallop · thump
Skill at impressive presentation
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- arenaVenue for contests
- theatricsExaggerated dramatic behavior
choreography · spotlight · applause · crowd · entrance · hype · announcer · pyrotechnics
takedown
Forced grounding maneuver
piledriver · headlock · chokehold · submission · mat · ring · reversal · maneuver · finisher · luchador
collision
Forceful contact between objects
smash · jolt · force · shockwave · hit · strike · blow · wallop · thump · bang
showmanship
Skill at impressive presentation
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- arenaVenue for contests
theatrics · choreography · spotlight · applause · crowd · entrance · hype · announcer · pyrotechnics · signature
violence
Harmful physical force
fury · rage · force · intimidation · dominance · power · retaliation · rivalry · feud · vendetta
- Pro Wrestlingheel, WrestleMania, face turn, Royal Rumble, kayfabe
- wrestling movessuplex, powerbomb, piledriver, clothesline, dropkick
- Lucha Libreluchador, lucha libre, AAA, tope, plancha
bodyslamescape
Flight from captivity
dodge · evasion · pin · submission hold · reversal
bodyslamgentle touch
caress · embrace · hug · pat on the back · soft landing