chokeslamming
Grip, lift, slam
Chokeslamming is grabbing someone by the throat and slamming them to the ground—a dramatic move from professional wrestling.
The term extends to any forceful takedown or, figuratively, to utterly dominating an opponent: Our team got chokeslammed in the playoffs.
See also chokeslam.
Staged authenticity in wrestling
- scriptedWritten out beforehand
- storylineSequence of fictional events
- feudBitter ongoing rivalry
- heelFoot's rear underside
face · promo · entrance · gimmick · superstar · pay-per-view · arena · crowd
Overhead backward wrestling slam
- bodyslamWrestling power throw
- DDTBanned chlorinated insecticide
- lariatNoosed catching rope
- powerbombShoulder-lift mat slam
grapple · takedown · finisher · signature move · maneuver · submission · pinfall · reversal
kayfabe
Staged authenticity in wrestling
heel · face · promo · entrance · gimmick · superstar · pay-per-view · arena · crowd · spectacle
suplex
Overhead backward wrestling slam
powerbomb · grapple · takedown · finisher · signature move · maneuver · submission · pinfall · reversal · mat
violent
Involving physical force
fury · rage · ferocity · merciless · savage · intimidating · menacing · threatening · daunting · fearsome
strength
Power to exert force
muscle · grip · lift · impact · momentum · explosive · dominant · devastating · crushing · punishing