suplexes

Backward arching throws

Suplexes is the plural of suplex, a wrestling move where you grab an opponent, lift them, and throw them backward so they land on their back or shoulders.

The term comes from professional wrestling but appears in MMA and video games: He hit three suplexes in a row.

As a verb, suplexes means performs this move: She suplexes her opponent into the mat.

wrestling

grappling

Close-quarters combat technique

  • throwPropel by arm motion
  • slamForceful impact or closure
  • takedownForced grounding maneuver

mat · opponent · ring · pinfall · submission · bodyslam · powerbomb · piledriver · DDT · finisher

technique

arch

Curved spanning structure

  • bridgeStructure spanning an obstacle
  • liftMechanism for vertical transport
  • rotationTurning on an axis

grip · momentum · explosive · timing · impact · amplitude · torque · head position · core strength · control

entertainment

WWE

Pro grappling promotion

  • AEWAmerican wrestling promotion
  • BenoitFrench masculine given name
  • commentatorBroadcast analyst or narrator

crowd · replay · highlight · signature move · spectacle · performance · storyline · promo · championship · arena

variants

overhead

Located directly above

bridging · Northern Lights

Opposites
wrestling technique type

suplexesstrikes

Refusals to work collectively

punches · kicks · chops · headbutts · stomps

directional movement

suplexesslams

Forceful closings or criticisms

chokeslams · powerbombs · body slams · spinebuster · flapjack

positional control

suplexespins

Pointed sewing fasteners

holds · submissions · locks · ground control · clinches

Phrases
Family

suplex, suplexing, suplexed

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated PG