Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him down, which makes up most of the action of professional wrestling. They are sometimes also called "power" maneuvers, as they are meant to emphasize a wrestler's strength. Many maneuvers are known by several different names. Professional wrestlers frequently give their "finisher" (signature moves that usually result in a win) new names that reflect their gimmick. Moves are listed under general categories whenever possible.
Read more about Professional Wrestling Throws: Armbreaker, Arm Drag, Arm Wringer, Atomic Drop, Backbreaker, Back Body Drop, Biel Throw, Brainbuster, Bulldog, Catapult, Chokeslam, Cobra Clutch Slam, DDT, Driver, Electric Chair Drop, Facebreaker, Facebuster, Fireman's Carry, Flapjack, Giant Swing, Guillotine Drop, Gutbuster, Headlock Takedown, Headscissors Takedown, Hip Toss, Iconoclasm, Irish Whip, Jawbreaker, Mat Slam, Monkey Flip, Muscle Buster, Neckbreaker, Piledriver, Powerbomb, Powerslam, Shin Breaker, Shoulderbreaker, Snake Eyes, Snapmare, Spinebuster, Spinning Crucifix Toss, Suplex, Set Up Move
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