How to Perform Submission Pro Wrestling Moves

It is easy for a professional WWE wrestler to just lie on the mat and get pinned after a devastating finisher, but for some wrestlers, a submission victory gives the winner more pride. To execute a submission move successfully, your main goal is to actually make your opponent quit and tap out. They have been used several times in the history of the WWE, and are still used today during wrestling matches.

Instructions

  1. Walls of Jericho

    • 1

      Knock your opponent to the mat using a clothesline or dropkick. The Walls of Jericho is a modified Boston Crab used by WWE Superstar Chris Jericho.

    • 2

      Lift up both of your opponent’s legs. Kick him in the stomach to keep him from getting up.

    • 3

      Curl your arms and put your opponent’s legs underneath them. Grip the legs tight so that your opponent does not shake himself loose.

    • 4

      Turn his body around by curving his legs to the side and turning yourself over as well.

    • 5

      Remain standing as you curl his legs and put pressure into his back. Continue to apply pressure until he taps out or reaches the ropes.

    Sleeper Hold

    • 6

      Wait until your opponent’s back is facing you. The sleeper hold is a classic WWE move used by several wrestlers including Hulk Hogan, Macho Man Randy Savage and the Ultimate Warrior.

    • 7

      Wrap your strong arm around his neck, and your hand wrapped just above the other one.

    • 8

      Squeeze to cut the air off to your opponent’s neck.

    • 9

      Kneel down as your opponent collapses to the mat.

    • 10

      Continue to apply pressure until your opponent is forced to quit or tries to escape.

    Master Lock

    • 11

      Slam your arms into your opponent’s back to weaken him. The Master Lock is a modified Full Nelson that was used by former WWE Superstar Chris Masters.

    • 12

      Hook your arms underneath your opponent’s arms.

    • 13

      Place your palms on the back of your opponent’s head, and interlock your fingers to make the grip tighter.

    • 14

      Push down on your opponent's head to add more pressure.

    • 15

      Shake your opponent around to further the damage. Wait until he submits or escapes the move.