spinebuster

Lift and drop

A spinebuster is a professional wrestling move where a wrestler lifts an opponent and drives them back-first onto the mat, typically by dropping to their knees or sitting out.

The move targets the spine and back, creating dramatic impact: He hit him with a devastating spinebuster.

Like most wrestling terminology, it names both the technique and instances of its execution.

moves

powerbomb

Shoulder-lift mat slam

DDT · bodyslam · brainbuster · backbreaker · flapjack · powerslam · dominator · jackhammer · rock bottom

impact

slam

Forceful impact or closure

takedown · force · jolt · smash · wallop · thump · blow · bang · drive · plant

icons

Batista

Cuban military dictator

execution

lift

Mechanism for vertical transport

setup · counter · reversal · catch · momentum · torque · leverage · positioning · grip · technique

Opposites
wrestling move type

spinebustersubmission hold

Restraint forcing capitulation

armbar · sleeper hold · sharpshooter · ankle lock · chokehold

body targeting

spinebusterheadlock

Restraining grip around neck

leg drop · DDT · piledriver · headbutt · knee strike

target body part

spinebusterDDT

Banned chlorinated insecticide

cutter · stunner · jawbreaker

Family

spine, buster, spines, spinal, spineless, spinous, bust, busts, busted

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