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| A '''Powerbomb''' is a ] move in which an opponent is lifted up (usually so that they are sitting on the attacker's shoulders) and then slammed back first down to the mat. | |||
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| A '''powerbomb''' is a ] ] in which an opponent is lifted (usually so that they are sitting on the wrestler's shoulders) and then slammed back-first down to the mat.<ref name=mf242/> The standard powerbomb sees an opponent first placed in a ] position (bent forward with their head placed between the attacking wrestler's thighs). The opponent is then lifted on the wrestler's shoulders and slammed down back-first to the mat.<ref name=mf242>Foley, Mick. Have A Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks (p.242).</ref> A ] is commonly used for a pinning powerbomb. | |||
| Powerbombs are sometimes used in ] competitions, when a fighter attempts to slam another fighter who has him trapped in a ]. In professional wrestling, it is also sometimes used by a bigger wrestler as a counter to an attempted ] by a smaller wrestler. While it was associated with super-heavyweight wrestlers, the move was invented by ].<ref>https://www.wwe.com/classics/sports-entertainment-maneuver-innovators The innovators behind sports-entertainment's best maneuvers</ref> | |||
| The standard Powerbomb sees a wrestler placed in a standing headscissors position (bent forward with their head placed between the attacker's thighs), lifted up on the attacker's shoulders, and then slammed down back-first to the mat. | |||
| The first powerbomb, was allegedly performed by ] when he accidentally ] a ] by letting go his opponent so that he fell down to the mat head first. | |||
| ==Variations== | ==Variations== | ||
| ===Argentine powerbomb=== | ===Argentine powerbomb=== | ||
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The wrestler first places their opponent face-up across their shoulders, as in an ], hooks the head with one hand and a leg with the other, and the wrestler will then spin the opponent's head away from them, dropping the opponent down to the mat. Often the wrestler drops to a seated position while spinning the opponent. Innovated by ], who called it the ''Towerhacker Bomb'' and popularized by ] as the ''Rack Bomb''. | ||
| ===Crucifix powerbomb=== | |||
| The move is more greatly recognised as the finisher of female Japanese wrestler '''Lioness Asuka''', dubbed the '''Towerhacker Bomb'''. | |||
| ] performing ] on Pendleton]] | |||
| The wrestler places the opponent's head in between their legs, then grabs the opponent's stomach, lifts the opponent over their shoulder, and holds both their arms in a ] position over their head. The wrestler finally runs or falls to their knees and throws the opponent onto the mat back and neck first. ] employs the running variation, dubbing it the ''Celtic Cross''. The falling variation is often associated with ], who popularized the move; calling it the ''Razor's Edge'' (also known as the ''Outsider's Edge'' or ''Diamond's Edge'' during his time in ] as Scott Hall and Diamond Studd respectively). Hall also (though rarely) used a version of this move with the opponent ] away from him. ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/classic-lists/the-50-coolest-maneuvers-of-all-time/page-38|title=the 50 coolest maneuvers of all time|date=2014-02-21|access-date=2014-05-04|publisher=WWE}}</ref> uses the move as a tribute to Hall. The throwing variation is used by ] who calls it the ''Bad Luck Fall'', ] who calls it the ''Border Toss'', and ] who calls it the ''Ego’s Edge''. | |||
| ====Sitout crucifix powerbomb==== | |||
| Other notable users include: ] | |||
| Also known as a ''Niagara Driver'', ''Splash Mountain Bomb'', or '']'', this powerbomb is similar to the crucifix powerbomb, but instead of the wrestler falling forward to drop the opponent, the attacking wrestler falls to a seated position for a pinfall attempt instead of releasing the opponent. Innovated by ] and popularized by ]. A top rope version was used by ] as well. It is used by ] as a signature move. | |||
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===Dangan bomb=== | ||
| This move, invented by ], is performed when the wrestler will put the opponent in to the position for a ], lift them up and then catch them in mid air as if going for a ] but instead put the opponents legs on their shoulders then drives the opponent to the mat like a falling powerbomb. | |||
| Similar to a ], except that the wrestler drops to a sitting position and slams the opponent to the mat between his/her legs. | |||
| ===Multiple powerbomb=== | |||
| Notable users: ] ('''Miracle Ecstasy Bomb'''), ] ('''Death Penalty''') | |||
| Due to convenience of wording, this name can refer to a maneuver either performed by ], or one person on two; generally both opponents will be far smaller than the wrestler attempting the move. One opponent is placed on the attackers shoulders as per a standard powerbomb, then the other will be placed on the first opponents shoulders, facing in the same direction. This is normally performed by putting the first opponent's head between the seconds legs while they are sitting on the second or top turnbuckle. Finally, both opponents will be slammed to the mat. | |||
| A variation this move is called triple powerbomb, and it is performed by three wrestlers. Two wrestlers lift an opponent with a belly-to-back hold and place the opponent's legs on the third partner's shoulders, who executes the powerbomb while the other two push the opponent from the carrying partner's shoulders. There is also an avalanche variation of this move performed from the middle rope. This was popularized by ] in ]. | |||
| ===Double underhook powerbomb=== | |||
| The attacker may also use a two-handed choke hold to lift the opponent before falling to a sitting position. | |||
| Also known as a Tiger driver or Tiger bomb. The wrestler faces a bent over opponent, and ]. The wrestler then lifts the opponent in the air and flips them over, throwing them back down and driving the back and shoulders of the opponent to the ground. The wrestler may also fall to their knees as they slam the opponent down. A ] is commonly known as a ''Tiger Driver'' and was invented by ]. ] used the sitout version as well, calling it the ''Pearl River Plunge''. ] uses the move as his finishing maneuver, calling it the ''Tyler Driver '97'' and ] calling it ''Storm Zero''. | |||
| ====Kneeling double underhook powerbomb ==== | |||
| Notable users: ] ('''Derailer''' / '''Baldo Bomb'''/'''A-Bomb'''), ] ('''The Embalmer''' / ''' Viscera Driver'''). | |||
| ] performing the ''Tiger Driver '91'' on ]|thumb]] | |||
| Another variation credited to ]. In this version, the wrestler keeps the arm hooks applied during the entire move, causing their opponent to land on their head, neck, and shoulders. Misawa popularized the move as ''Tiger Driver '91''. The name refers to the January 29, 1991 match in which Misawa debuted the maneuver against ].<ref>{{cite web |title=El legado de Mitsuharu Misawa - Movimientos de lucha devastadores: Tiger Suplex '85 y Tiger Driver '91 |url=https://superluchas.com/el-legado-de-mitsuharu-misawa-movimientos-de-lucha-devastadores-tiger-suplex-85-y-tiger-driver-91/ |website=Super Luchas |access-date=25 June 2020 |language=es |date=June 13, 2016}}</ref> ] uses this move as finishing move. ] used it as finishing move on rare occasions, most famously used to win the first ever ]. ] also uses the move renamed it to the ''Storm Driver '93''. It is rarely attempted due to the dangerous nature and risk factor of the move Along With ], Who Renamed It To ''Glamour Driver '98''. | |||
| === Crucifix powerbomb === | |||
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| The opponent is lifted on to the back of the attacker with their arms spread out. The attacker then kneels, bends forward, and throws the opponent forward to the mat on to their back or neck and shoulders. | |||
| ===Elevated powerbomb=== | |||
| This move was made popular by ] ('''The Razor's/Outsider's Edge'''). It is also a signature move of ]. During his run on ]'s ] brand ] used it, calling it '''The Crucifix'''. | |||
| This move is similar to a standard powerbomb. Instead of slamming the opponent directly on the mat from the shoulders, the attacking wrestler first lifts the opponent even higher by holding onto the opponent and extending their arms up, lifting the opponent up off the shoulders of the attacking wrestler just moments before slamming them down to the mat. This move was used prominently by ], who named it the ''Last Ride''. A sitout version is used by ], who calls it the ''Golden Star Bomb'', and a pop up variation is used by ], who calls it the ''Spirit Bomb'' as a homage to '']''. | |||
| ===Falling powerbomb=== | |||
| A running crucifix powerbomb is known as a '''Hammer Bomb'''. ] uses a running crucifix powerbomb where he throws the opponent shoulder and neck first to the corner turnbuckles. | |||
| This move starts by lifting an opponent like a normal powerbomb, but when the opponent is on the wrestler's shoulders the wrestler falls forward, slamming the opponent onto the ground. This move was popularized by ]. | |||
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===Fireman's carry powerbomb === | ||
| The wrestler lifts the opponent onto their shoulders, into the ] position. The wrestler grabs hold of the opponent's near leg with one hand, and their head with the other, then pushes the opponent's upper body up and simultaneously spins them, causing them to end up in front of the wrestler face up. The wrestler then either sits down or stays standing. They may also wrap their hands around the opponent's upper legs. | |||
| Also known as '''Splash Mountain'''. Instead of kneeling forward the attacker sits down while throwing the opponent forward and pulling them down by hooking their arms around the opponent's pelvis, causing them to fall down between the attacker's legs into the ] position. | |||
| ===Folding powerbomb=== | |||
| Notable users include: ] ('''Splash Mountain / Black Tiger Bomb'''), ] ('''Splash Mountain''') | |||
| The move sees the wrestler lifts the opponent and drops them on the mat, while sliding forward and lifts his legs off the mat, putting his full body weight on top of the wrestler and thus pinning their shoulders more firmly against the mat. Popularized by ], ] and recently ]. ] used this to transition into a number of submission holds. | |||
| ===Ganso bomb=== | |||
| ==== Reverse crucifix powerbomb ==== | |||
| Translated literally from ] as ''Originator Bomb'' (元祖 ''ganso''), but in ] more commonly referred to as the original powerbomb, this move sees the attacking wrestler make an opponent bend over and grab them in a belly to back waistlock before then lifting the opponent until they are vertical. The attacking wrestler then drives the opponent down on their neck and shoulder while either remaining in a standing position, sitting position or dropping down to their knees. The move is considered one of the most dangerous moves in professional wrestling as the person taking the move is in freefall, dropped onto their own head or neck without protection. It was invented by ] and popularized by Toshiaki Kawada as the ''Kawada Driver.'' ] used during his tenure with New Japan Pro-Wrestling as the ''Hollow Point''. ] inadvertently used the move on ] in 2002 which injured his neck. This was actually due to Holly ] the move thus making it difficult for Lesnar to perform the move correctly. | |||
| This move is similar to a regular crucifix powerbomb, however, instead of being held face-up, the opponent is held facing the mat. The attacker throws the opponent, flipping him so he lands on his neck and shoulders. | |||
| This move is used as a finisher by ], who calls it the '''Blackout'''. | |||
| === Double underhook powerbomb === | |||
| The attacker faces a bent over opponent, and underhooks the opponent's arms with both arms. The attacker then lifts the opponent in the air and flips them over, throwing them back down and driving the back and shoulders of the opponent to the ground. The attacker may also fall to their knees as they slam the opponent down. This move is also known as a '''Butterfly powerbomb'''. | |||
| Among some of the wrestlers who have used this move are ], ] and ]. | |||
| A '''sitout double underhook powerbomb''' is known as a ], or, less commonly, as a ]. | |||
| === Elevated powerbomb === | |||
| Similar to a normal Powerbomb, but instead of slamming the opponent directly on the mat from the shoulders, the attacker lifts the opponent even higher by extending their arms up, and then drives the opponent down to the mat. | |||
| Notable users: ] ('''The Last Ride'''). | |||
| ===Ganso Bomb=== | |||
| Also known as '''Original Powerbomb'''. | |||
| The attacker bends their opponent over and grabs a belly to back waistlock. The attacker then lifts the opponent until they are vertical. The attacker then drives the opponent down on their neck and shoulders. The attacker either stays standing or drops to their knees. | |||
| This move was originally invented by ] when he botched a ] attempt. The move is commonly known as Ganso Bomb because it has been mostly used only in Japan in the last decades. Ganso means "original" in Japanese. | |||
| Some of the wrestlers who have performed this move are ] and ]. | |||
| The move is also known as the '''Hangman's DDT''', this name was invented and popularized by two games, ] and ], which were developed by AKI and released on the ] in the ]. Having previously developed Japanese wrestling games featuring Toshiaki Kawada, AKI left the move, along with many other Japanese moves, in the US games they developed as a bonus feature. However, most Americans didn't know what the Ganso Bomb was or even that "ganso" was a real word, so calling it by its original name in an American video game would have sounded like ]. The name "Hangman's DDT" was thus concocted. | |||
| === Fireman's carry powerbomb === | |||
| The wrestler lifts the opponent on to his shoulders, into the ] position. The wrestler grabs hold of the opponent's near leg with one hand, and his head with the other. He then pushes the opponent's upper body up and simultaneously spins them, causing them to end up in front of the wrestler face up. The wrestler then either sits down or stays standing. He may also wrap his hands around the opponent's upper legs. | |||
| ] uses a ] sitout variation of this move. | |||
| ===Gutwrench powerbomb=== | ===Gutwrench powerbomb=== | ||
| This move involves a wrestler standing over a bent over opponent, locking their arms around the opponent's waist and lifting them up, flipping them over, and slamming them down to the mat back first. The difference compared to a regular powerbomb is that the opponent's head does not go between the wrestler's thighs, instead they remain slightly in front or to the side of the wrestler. The ] was used by ] as the ''Swagger Bomb''. ] popularized the ], naming it the ''Doctor Bomb''. ] also uses the sitout variation as the ''Dr. Willy Bomb''. | |||
| Also known as the '''Doctor Bomb''' as used by "Dr. Death" ]. | |||
| ===Inverted powerbomb=== | ===Inverted powerbomb=== | ||
| Also known as |
Also known as an Inverted front powerslam, this move sees the attacking wrestler faces a bent-over opponent and apply a gutwrench waistlock before lifting the opponent up so they are lying across the wrestler's shoulder, facing upward, with the wrestler maintaining the waistlock to hold them in position, known as an ]. The wrestler then falls forward, standing or into a sitout position while flipping the opponent forward, driving the opponent horizontally belly-down into the ground. A double underhook version of this move also exists. ] made the standing variation famous, calling it the ''Dominator'', ] utilized a kneeling version as a finisher, while ] popularized the sitout version, calling it ''Tokyo Pimps''. | ||
| Notable users: ] ('''The Dominator'''), ] ('''Canadian Hammer'''), ] ('''The Detonator''') | |||
| ===Jackknife powerbomb=== | |||
| The attacker performs a regular powerbomb on the opponent and then follows up with the ], used, for example, by ]. | |||
| See ] for the other variation which is often referred to by this name. | |||
| === Rope aided powerbomb === | |||
| The wrestler takes hold of an opponent, who is laying on the mat, by their legs. The opponent then grabs hold of one of the ropes with both hands as the wrestler pulls them backwards, lifting them off the mat. At this point the opponent releases their grip on the rope and is brought down to the mat. | |||
| This move is often used by female wrestlers. This move can also see athletic wrestlers use the lift of the attacker to flip themselves to a standing position. | |||
| ====Corner sitout powerbomb==== | |||
| The opponent begins sitting in the corner of the ring and facing outwards, while holding on to the ring ropes. The attacker takes hold of the opponent by the legs and pulls them upwards and backwards, falling into a sitting position as they do so. The move ends with the opponent's back on the ground and their legs over the shoulders of the attacker, placing the opponent in a pinning predicament. | |||
| === Release powerbomb === | |||
| A variation of the powerbomb where the opponent is lifted into the air, and then dropped without any extra force exerted. Sometimes the opponent would be thrown (horizontally) away from the attacker rather than merely dropped. | |||
| This variation was popularised in the ] by ], who called it the '''Jackknife Powerbomb'''. Not to be confused with the other ]. | |||
| Other notable users include: ] | |||
| ===Rydeen bomb=== | |||
| This '''high-lifting sitout ]''' is often refered to as a ''sky lift powerbomb'' in which a wrestler will take hold of a (often charging) opponent with each hand placed under the victim's arm pits. At this point the attacking wrestler will lift the opponent into the air as high as possible, before dropping to a seated position so that the victim falls backfirst between the attacker's legs. An attacker will often place his hands on the falling victim to attempt a ]. | |||
| ===Kneeling powerbomb=== | |||
| ] is credited with naming the move, '''Rydeen bomb'''. | |||
| This variation of a powerbomb is similar to an ordinary powerbomb, however, instead of the wrestler remaining standing, the wrestler falls into a kneeling position while driving the opponent back-first into the mat. | |||
| ===Repeated powerbomb=== | |||
| Other notable users include: ] ('''BK Bomb'''), ] ('''Sky High / Fade To Black'''), ] ('''The Ballbreaker''') | |||
| As the name implies, the wrestler performing the move will do so multiple times. To start, they will lift the opponent into powerbomb position and perform the move. Without letting go of the opponent's waist, the wrestler raises them up again and drops them. Depending on the wrestler, they may continue to repeat the process and may pin the opponent after the last one. Although neither wrestler does this anymore, ] and Brock Lesnar used the multiple powerbomb as a signature maneuver when they debuted in ]; Jericho's version was a double and Lesnar's a triple although some times a double. | |||
| ] wrestler ] uses a unique take on this sequence. Instead, he simply powerbombs the opponent, picks them up from the mat, and powerbombs them again for each separate time as needed to defeat them. He refers to this as the ''Powerbomb Symphony''. | |||
| === Sitout powerbomb === | |||
| Also called a '''sit-down powerbomb''', this is any powerbomb in which the attacker drops into a sitting position as they slam their opponent down to the mat. This maneuver can be done with many variations of the powerbomb. | |||
| ===Pop-up powerbomb=== | |||
| The most common sitout variation is that of a standard powerbomb, in which the opponent is placed in a standing headscissors, and then lifted up on the attacker's shoulders. At this point, the attacker slams the opponent down, and at the same time falls to a sitting position. | |||
| As the name implies, this move begins with the opponent rushing towards the attacker who then flings the opponent vertically up into the air. The move is finished by catching the opponent and performing a powerbomb. This move was popularized by ] and ]. ] uses this move as a finisher, named the ''Fall From Grace''. | |||
| ===Release powerbomb=== | |||
| Notable users include: ] ('''Batista Bomb'''), ] ('''Dynamic Bomb'''). | |||
| A variation of the powerbomb where the opponent is lifted into the air and then dropped without ]. | |||
| ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ] use this move. ] uses a one-arm version of the move itself, calling it the ''Chingona/Texana Bomb''. | |||
| === Spin-out powerbomb === | |||
| This is a belly-to-back powerbomb, usually beginning in the ] position where the attacker stands behind their opponent and puts their head under the arm of the opponent. They then lift the opponent up using one arm around the waist of the opponent and another under their legs. The attacker then spins the opponent over dropping them to the mat back first as they drop to a sitting position. | |||
| ====Corner sit-out powerbomb==== | |||
| Known under the name '''Blue Thunder Driver''', a name invented by ]. The move is also known as '''Blue Thunder Powerbomb''' because it resembles a ] more than a Driver. | |||
| Also called an ''Alley Oop'', the opponent begins sitting in the corner of the ring and facing outwards, while holding on to the ring ropes. The wrestler takes hold of the opponent by the legs and pulls them upwards and backwards with a twist, falling into a sitting position as they do so. The move ends with the opponent's back on the ground and their legs over the shoulders of the wrestler, placing the opponent in a pinning predicament. | |||
| ===Running powerbomb=== | |||
| ] is probably the most famous user of spin-out powerbomb in the ] ] also uses the move calling it the '''Fireball Bomb'''. | |||
| In this variation of the powerbomb, the wrestler runs before they releases the opponent. A wrestler may also sit down for a pinfall attempt. | |||
| ===Schoolboy Powerbomb=== | |||
| Another variation of this move ends in ] positions, this version is used by ] who calls it '''Freestyle''' or '''Protoplex'''. Cena also used it in UPW calling it '''The Protobomb'''. | |||
| The moves sees the attacking wrestler drop down behind the opponent and put one arm up between the opponent's legs to pull the opponent over the attacking wrestler so that they fall flat on their back. The wrestler, while still holding the opponent, then stands up to using their free hand to either place it on the opponent's back or the grab their own wrist to aid themselves in lifting the opponent off of their back upwards to then slam them back down onto the mat. The wrestler may slam the opponent while standing, dropping to one or both knees, or ]. ] and ] are users of this move with Reigns using the sitout version. | |||
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===Scoop lift powerbomb=== | ||
| In this variation of a powerbomb an opponent is first ] so they are horizontal across an attacking wrestler's chest. The wrestler then pushes the opponent up and turns them, so that they are sitting on the shoulders of the wrestler, before then slamming them down in a powerbomb motion. A seated version is also possible. This maneuver was occasionally performed by "The Alpha Male" ] and was referred to as the ''Alpha Bomb''. ] uses a one arm version of the powerbomb known initially as the ''Chingona Bomb'', now dubbed the ''Texana Bomb''. | |||
| A move in which a wrestler will roll/flip over an elevated opponent facing them in a reverse body scissors and use the momentum to pull the opponent down to the mat back-first. | |||
| ===Sit-out powerbomb=== | |||
| A varition of the move which sees a wrestler wrap thier legs around the waist of an opponent who is facing away from the attacking wrestler, this wrestler throws himself forward pulling the victim over the top om them and down to the mat back-first was dubbed '''The Code Red''' by ]. | |||
| In this variation of a powerbomb, the attacking wrestler falls to a seated position as they slam the opponent down. Some wrestlers remain in seated position to pin the opponent, while others choose not to. The move can either be performed as a standard powerbomb or as a ]. The move was popularized by ], who used it as a finisher, known as the ''Liger Bomb'', and was also famously used by ] as the ''Batista Bomb''. | |||
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===Slingshot powerbomb=== | ||
| From a position in which the opponent is sitting across the wrestlers shoulder, the attacker bounces the opponent's back across the top rope. The attacker then spins around, using the momentum to powerbomb the opponent. This move is used by ] and ]. | |||
| Alternate name for the ]. | |||
| ===Spinning powerbomb=== | |||
| === Thunder Fire Powerbomb === | |||
| ] performing a spinning sit-down powerbomb on ]]] | |||
| Also known as '''Thunderfire Powerbomb''' or '''One shoulder powerbomb'''. The wrestler faces a bent opponent and places him in the standing headscissors position (bent forward with their head placed between the attacker's thighs). The wrestler then grabs hold around the opponent's upper torso or waist, and lifts him on top one of the wrestlers shoulders on his back. The wrestler then bends forward and slams the opponent down to the mat on his back or shoulders. The wrestler can also drop down on one or both knees while slamming the opponent. | |||
| Also called a spiral bomb. The wrestler lifts the opponent up onto their shoulders and spins around several rotations before sitting down and slamming the opponent down to the mat, as in a ]. A ] sees the wrestler remain standing or kneeling and just throwing the opponent away from them onto their back to the mat. A ] is also possible, with the wrestler dropping the opponent as in a normal gutwrench powerbomb. This maneuver was used by ], but the ] variation was popularized by ], who adopted it as his finisher as the ''Elgin Bomb''. | |||
| ===Spin-out powerbomb=== | |||
| Notable users include: ], ] ('''Awesome Bomb'''), ], and ]. | |||
| Also known as a ''Blue Thunder Driver'' or a ''Blue Thunder Bomb'', this is a ] powerbomb, usually beginning in the ] position in which the wrestler stands behind their opponent and puts their head under the arm of the opponent. They then lift the opponent up using one arm around the waist of the opponent and another under their legs. The wrestler then spins the opponent around 180°, dropping them to the mat back first as they drop to a sitting position. Invented by ], it is used as a signature move by ], as well as ]. ] uses a toss variation of the move. ] uses a kneeling variation of the move, dubbing it the ''Protoplex''. | |||
| ===Straight jacket powerbomb=== | |||
| ] also uses a running one shoulder powerbomb, which he calls the '''Running Awesome Bomb'''. When throwing the opponent through a table Awesome pushes the opponent off his shoulders by grabbing the opponent's armpits, similar to a ]. | |||
| Also known as a ''pyramid driver'', this move can be executed when a wrestler lifts the opponent on the shoulders between the legs, but crossing the both arms during his bent-over position before, and drops on the mat with a seated position to set up a pin. It was used by ] with the name called ''Crazy Bomb'' and by ] in a sit-out variation called the ''Ricola Bomb''. | |||
| ===Sunset flip powerbomb=== | |||
| In a variation called '''Sitout Thunder Fire Powerbomb''' the wrestler sits down with his legs spread, dropping his opponent between them, instead of dropping down to his knees. He then bends forward while still holding his arms around the opponent's waist, pushing him down to a pinning predicament. A notable user of this variation is ]. | |||
| ] performs a sunset flip superbomb to ] at ].]] | |||
| This move sees the wrestler bend over and place their opponent in a standing head scissors. However, the wrestler moves forward slightly so the opponent's midsection is between the wrestler's thighs instead of their head. The wrestler wraps their arms around the opponent's midsection in a waistlock, then jumps and rolls forward, under the opponent's legs, and into a seated position, forcing the opponent to fall back to the mat. The resulting position can lead to a ]. This is often called a ''Yoshi Tonic'' in Japan or ''Code Red'' in America, the latter name coined by ], and would since be used as a signature move by ] who refers to the move as the ''Code Blue'', notably from 2019-2021 during her time in WWE as Sasha Banks, and as finishers by ] and ], the latter referring to the move as ''Pop Rox'' (formerly known as ''Pop Rok'' during her time in the independent circuit and in Ring Of Honor as Rok-C). The top rope version is also used sometimes, as seen in the picture above. The move is also very dangerous, because when the wrestler flips over the opponent's back, if they put too much downward force on their legs, it could result in a leg injury. ] was injured while attempting to perform a sunset flip powerbomb by applying too much downward force on his leg, thus injuring it. An avalanche leg trap variation is used by ] on rare occasions as ''Kaiten.'' | |||
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===Superbomb=== | ||
| The |
The attacking wrestler forces the opponent to ascend to the top rope, standing usually on the top ropes with their legs spread. The wrestler then bends the opponent, placing their head between the wrestler's thighs. The wrestler then wraps their hands around the opponent's waist. The wrestler then lifts the opponent up, flipping them over, while jumping forward. The opponent falls down to the mat back first, and the wrestler usually falls to their knees or to a sitting position. This variation was popularized by ] as the ''Blonde Bombshell'', while Bubba Ray Dudley used a sit-out version. | ||
| Another variation sees the opponent sitting on the top rope. The wrestler climbs up to the top rope and stands facing the opponent. The wrestler then bends the opponent over and takes hold of opponent around the waist. The wrestler then flips the opponent up and over so they are sitting on the shoulders of the wrestler. At the same time, the wrestler spins around 180° and leaps forward, falling to the ground in a standing or sitting position and driving the opponent's back and shoulders to the mat or can jump backwards away from the turnbuckle to drop into a seated position. | |||
| Notable users include: ] ('''Kamikaze Awesome Bomb''') | |||
| Another variant of the Superbomb was popularized by ], who used the move to toss himself and fellow wrestler ] into a crowd at a ] show in June 2006. | |||
| ====Superbomb==== | |||
| ===Tilt-A-Whirl Powerbomb=== | |||
| In this variation of a ''top-rope powerbomb'' sees the opponent sitting on the top rope. The attacker climbs up to the top rope and stands facing the opponent. They then bend the opponent over and take hold of them around the waist. The attacker then flips the opponent up and over so they are sitting on the shoulders of the attacker. At the same time, the attacker spins around 180° and leaps forward, falling to the ground in a standing or sitting position and driving the opponent's back and shoulders to the mat. | |||
| The attacking wrestler stands facing the opponent, who is often charging at the attacker, before bending the opponent down so they are bent in front of the attacking wrestler as he/she stands over them then the wrestler reaches around the opponent's body and lifts them up, spinning the opponent in front of the wrestler's body. As the wrestler brings the opponent back down to the mat, the wrestler kneels, slamming the opponent onto the mat. | |||
| ===Thunder fire powerbomb{{anchor|Thunder fire powerbomb}}=== | |||
| Notable users include: ], ] ('''The Blonde Bombshell'''). | |||
| ] performing a thunder fire powerbomb]] | |||
| The wrestler faces a bent opponent and places them in the standing headscissors position (bent forward with their head placed between the wrestler's thighs). The wrestler then grabs hold around the opponent's upper torso or waist, and lifts them on top of one of the wrestler's shoulders on their back. The wrestler then bends forward and slams the opponent down to the mat on their back or shoulders. It is also known as an Over-the-shoulder powerbomb or a One shoulder powerbomb. Innovated by ] (]). The late ] used the standing, a running, and kneeling versions of this move as finishers, collectively dubbed ''Awesome Bomb''. ] also used the kneeling version of this move as a finisher early in his career and would often drop his opponents off to his side instead of forwards. | |||
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===Turnbuckle powerbomb=== | ||
| Also known as the ''buckle bomb''. This move sees the wrestler faces a standing opponent, bends them forwards, takes a hold around their waist and then flips the opponent up and over so the opponent is sitting on the wrestler's shoulders. The wrestler then faces a corner of the ring and throws the opponent into the corner, driving the back and neck of the opponent to the turnbuckle. The move was famously used by ] and ]. The move is considered to be dangerous if done wrong, which led to ] temporarily retiring from wrestling (he has since returned to the ring since 2020 with ]) and ] injuring his ] in 2016. WWE banned it in 2020 after ] botched the move on ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article.php?id=136834&p=1 |title=Wwe Bans Move From In-Ring Action |publisher=PWInsider.com |date=2020-05-30 |accessdate=2022-05-13}}</ref> However, in recent years, Seth Rollins has continued to use the move semi-regularly, with Balór also using it against Rollins at Summerslam 2023, suggesting that WWE may have lifted the ban. | |||
| ===Snap powerbomb=== | |||
| Notable users: ] ('''E-Bomb'''), B-Boy, and ]. | |||
| This variation sees a wrestler catching an opponent mid-air or lifting them up in a standard powerbomb, before slamming him to the mat as quickly as possible. | |||
| It was used as a finisher by ] under the name ''Wild Bomb''. | |||
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===Suplex powerbomb=== | ||
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The wrestler lifts the opponent upside down as in a ] and then pushes their upper body forward while sitting down, ending the move in the same position as the ]. A fall-forward and standing versions are also possible. The move was invented by ] who called it ''Orange Crush''. ] used the move with a double pumphandle cradle before delivering the ''Orange Crush.'' ] and ] used the standing version. | ||
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| Most notable user for this move is ], who calls it the '''Orange Crush'''. Originally he didn't push the opponent's as far out, so they landed on their neck and shoulders instead of their back. | |||
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| *{{Cite book|author=Mick Foley|author-link=Mick Foley|title=Have A Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks|publisher=HarperCollins|year=2000|isbn=0-06-103101-1}} | |||
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A powerbomb is a professional wrestling throw in which an opponent is lifted (usually so that they are sitting on the wrestler's shoulders) and then slammed back-first down to the mat. The standard powerbomb sees an opponent first placed in a standing headscissors position (bent forward with their head placed between the attacking wrestler's thighs). The opponent is then lifted on the wrestler's shoulders and slammed down back-first to the mat. A prawn hold is commonly used for a pinning powerbomb.
Powerbombs are sometimes used in mixed martial arts competitions, when a fighter attempts to slam another fighter who has him trapped in a triangle choke. In professional wrestling, it is also sometimes used by a bigger wrestler as a counter to an attempted hurricanrana by a smaller wrestler. While it was associated with super-heavyweight wrestlers, the move was invented by Lou Thesz.
Variations
Argentine powerbomb
The wrestler first places their opponent face-up across their shoulders, as in an Argentine backbreaker rack, hooks the head with one hand and a leg with the other, and the wrestler will then spin the opponent's head away from them, dropping the opponent down to the mat. Often the wrestler drops to a seated position while spinning the opponent. Innovated by Lioness Asuka, who called it the Towerhacker Bomb and popularized by AJ Styles as the Rack Bomb.
Crucifix powerbomb
The wrestler places the opponent's head in between their legs, then grabs the opponent's stomach, lifts the opponent over their shoulder, and holds both their arms in a cross position over their head. The wrestler finally runs or falls to their knees and throws the opponent onto the mat back and neck first. Sheamus employs the running variation, dubbing it the Celtic Cross. The falling variation is often associated with Razor Ramon, who popularized the move; calling it the Razor's Edge (also known as the Outsider's Edge or Diamond's Edge during his time in WCW as Scott Hall and Diamond Studd respectively). Hall also (though rarely) used a version of this move with the opponent positioned on the second rope away from him. Damian Priest uses the move as a tribute to Hall. The throwing variation is used by Bad Luck Fale who calls it the Bad Luck Fall, Hernandez who calls it the Border Toss, and Ethan Page who calls it the Ego’s Edge.
Sitout crucifix powerbomb
Also known as a Niagara Driver, Splash Mountain Bomb, or Black Tiger Bomb, this powerbomb is similar to the crucifix powerbomb, but instead of the wrestler falling forward to drop the opponent, the attacking wrestler falls to a seated position for a pinfall attempt instead of releasing the opponent. Innovated by Kyoko Inoue and popularized by Black Tiger. A top rope version was used by Konnan as well. It is used by Roman Reigns as a signature move.
Dangan bomb
This move, invented by Masato Tanaka, is performed when the wrestler will put the opponent in to the position for a belly to back suplex, lift them up and then catch them in mid air as if going for a spinebuster but instead put the opponents legs on their shoulders then drives the opponent to the mat like a falling powerbomb.
Multiple powerbomb
Due to convenience of wording, this name can refer to a maneuver either performed by two persons on one, or one person on two; generally both opponents will be far smaller than the wrestler attempting the move. One opponent is placed on the attackers shoulders as per a standard powerbomb, then the other will be placed on the first opponents shoulders, facing in the same direction. This is normally performed by putting the first opponent's head between the seconds legs while they are sitting on the second or top turnbuckle. Finally, both opponents will be slammed to the mat. A variation this move is called triple powerbomb, and it is performed by three wrestlers. Two wrestlers lift an opponent with a belly-to-back hold and place the opponent's legs on the third partner's shoulders, who executes the powerbomb while the other two push the opponent from the carrying partner's shoulders. There is also an avalanche variation of this move performed from the middle rope. This was popularized by The Shield in WWE.
Double underhook powerbomb
Also known as a Tiger driver or Tiger bomb. The wrestler faces a bent over opponent, and hooks each of the opponent's arms behind the opponent's back. The wrestler then lifts the opponent in the air and flips them over, throwing them back down and driving the back and shoulders of the opponent to the ground. The wrestler may also fall to their knees as they slam the opponent down. A sitout version is commonly known as a Tiger Driver and was invented by Mitsuharu Misawa. Ahmed Johnson used the sitout version as well, calling it the Pearl River Plunge. Tyler Bate uses the move as his finishing maneuver, calling it the Tyler Driver '97 and Toni Storm calling it Storm Zero.
Kneeling double underhook powerbomb
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Another variation credited to Mitsuharu Misawa. In this version, the wrestler keeps the arm hooks applied during the entire move, causing their opponent to land on their head, neck, and shoulders. Misawa popularized the move as Tiger Driver '91. The name refers to the January 29, 1991 match in which Misawa debuted the maneuver against Akira Taue. Kota Ibushi uses this move as finishing move. Masahiro Chono used it as finishing move on rare occasions, most famously used to win the first ever G1 Climax. Will Ospreay also uses the move renamed it to the Storm Driver '93. It is rarely attempted due to the dangerous nature and risk factor of the move Along With Mariah May, Who Renamed It To Glamour Driver '98.
Elevated powerbomb
This move is similar to a standard powerbomb. Instead of slamming the opponent directly on the mat from the shoulders, the attacking wrestler first lifts the opponent even higher by holding onto the opponent and extending their arms up, lifting the opponent up off the shoulders of the attacking wrestler just moments before slamming them down to the mat. This move was used prominently by The Undertaker, who named it the Last Ride. A sitout version is used by Kota Ibushi, who calls it the Golden Star Bomb, and a pop up variation is used by Keith Lee, who calls it the Spirit Bomb as a homage to Dragon Ball Z.
Falling powerbomb
This move starts by lifting an opponent like a normal powerbomb, but when the opponent is on the wrestler's shoulders the wrestler falls forward, slamming the opponent onto the ground. This move was popularized by Kane.
Fireman's carry powerbomb
The wrestler lifts the opponent onto their shoulders, into the fireman's carry position. The wrestler grabs hold of the opponent's near leg with one hand, and their head with the other, then pushes the opponent's upper body up and simultaneously spins them, causing them to end up in front of the wrestler face up. The wrestler then either sits down or stays standing. They may also wrap their hands around the opponent's upper legs.
Folding powerbomb
The move sees the wrestler lifts the opponent and drops them on the mat, while sliding forward and lifts his legs off the mat, putting his full body weight on top of the wrestler and thus pinning their shoulders more firmly against the mat. Popularized by Genichiro Tenryu, Toshiaki Kawada and recently Gunther. Samoa Joe used this to transition into a number of submission holds.
Ganso bomb
Translated literally from Japanese as Originator Bomb (元祖 ganso), but in English more commonly referred to as the original powerbomb, this move sees the attacking wrestler make an opponent bend over and grab them in a belly to back waistlock before then lifting the opponent until they are vertical. The attacking wrestler then drives the opponent down on their neck and shoulder while either remaining in a standing position, sitting position or dropping down to their knees. The move is considered one of the most dangerous moves in professional wrestling as the person taking the move is in freefall, dropped onto their own head or neck without protection. It was invented by Lou Thesz and popularized by Toshiaki Kawada as the Kawada Driver. AJ Styles used during his tenure with New Japan Pro-Wrestling as the Hollow Point. Brock Lesnar inadvertently used the move on Hardcore Holly in 2002 which injured his neck. This was actually due to Holly sandbagging the move thus making it difficult for Lesnar to perform the move correctly.
Gutwrench powerbomb
This move involves a wrestler standing over a bent over opponent, locking their arms around the opponent's waist and lifting them up, flipping them over, and slamming them down to the mat back first. The difference compared to a regular powerbomb is that the opponent's head does not go between the wrestler's thighs, instead they remain slightly in front or to the side of the wrestler. The falling variation was used by Jack Swagger as the Swagger Bomb. "Dr. Death" Steve Williams popularized the sitout variation, naming it the Doctor Bomb. Kenny Omega also uses the sitout variation as the Dr. Willy Bomb.
Inverted powerbomb
Also known as an Inverted front powerslam, this move sees the attacking wrestler faces a bent-over opponent and apply a gutwrench waistlock before lifting the opponent up so they are lying across the wrestler's shoulder, facing upward, with the wrestler maintaining the waistlock to hold them in position, known as an overhead gutwrench backbreaker rack. The wrestler then falls forward, standing or into a sitout position while flipping the opponent forward, driving the opponent horizontally belly-down into the ground. A double underhook version of this move also exists. Ron Simmons made the standing variation famous, calling it the Dominator, Bobby Lashley utilized a kneeling version as a finisher, while Yujiro Takahashi popularized the sitout version, calling it Tokyo Pimps.
Kneeling powerbomb
This variation of a powerbomb is similar to an ordinary powerbomb, however, instead of the wrestler remaining standing, the wrestler falls into a kneeling position while driving the opponent back-first into the mat.
Repeated powerbomb
As the name implies, the wrestler performing the move will do so multiple times. To start, they will lift the opponent into powerbomb position and perform the move. Without letting go of the opponent's waist, the wrestler raises them up again and drops them. Depending on the wrestler, they may continue to repeat the process and may pin the opponent after the last one. Although neither wrestler does this anymore, Chris Jericho and Brock Lesnar used the multiple powerbomb as a signature maneuver when they debuted in WWE; Jericho's version was a double and Lesnar's a triple although some times a double.
AEW wrestler Wardlow uses a unique take on this sequence. Instead, he simply powerbombs the opponent, picks them up from the mat, and powerbombs them again for each separate time as needed to defeat them. He refers to this as the Powerbomb Symphony.
Pop-up powerbomb
As the name implies, this move begins with the opponent rushing towards the attacker who then flings the opponent vertically up into the air. The move is finished by catching the opponent and performing a powerbomb. This move was popularized by Kevin Owens and Scott Steiner. Oba Femi uses this move as a finisher, named the Fall From Grace.
Release powerbomb
A variation of the powerbomb where the opponent is lifted into the air and then dropped without being forced into a pin.
Kevin Nash, Big Van Vader, Bubba Ray Dudley, Chris Benoit, Sycho Sid, Lita, Sara Del Rey, John Bradshaw Layfield and Sable use this move. Raquel Rodriguez uses a one-arm version of the move itself, calling it the Chingona/Texana Bomb.
Corner sit-out powerbomb
Also called an Alley Oop, the opponent begins sitting in the corner of the ring and facing outwards, while holding on to the ring ropes. The wrestler takes hold of the opponent by the legs and pulls them upwards and backwards with a twist, falling into a sitting position as they do so. The move ends with the opponent's back on the ground and their legs over the shoulders of the wrestler, placing the opponent in a pinning predicament.
Running powerbomb
In this variation of the powerbomb, the wrestler runs before they releases the opponent. A wrestler may also sit down for a pinfall attempt.
Schoolboy Powerbomb
The moves sees the attacking wrestler drop down behind the opponent and put one arm up between the opponent's legs to pull the opponent over the attacking wrestler so that they fall flat on their back. The wrestler, while still holding the opponent, then stands up to using their free hand to either place it on the opponent's back or the grab their own wrist to aid themselves in lifting the opponent off of their back upwards to then slam them back down onto the mat. The wrestler may slam the opponent while standing, dropping to one or both knees, or sitting out. Giovanni Vinci and Roman Reigns are users of this move with Reigns using the sitout version.
Scoop lift powerbomb
In this variation of a powerbomb an opponent is first scooped so they are horizontal across an attacking wrestler's chest. The wrestler then pushes the opponent up and turns them, so that they are sitting on the shoulders of the wrestler, before then slamming them down in a powerbomb motion. A seated version is also possible. This maneuver was occasionally performed by "The Alpha Male" Monty Brown and was referred to as the Alpha Bomb. Raquel Rodriguez uses a one arm version of the powerbomb known initially as the Chingona Bomb, now dubbed the Texana Bomb.
Sit-out powerbomb
In this variation of a powerbomb, the attacking wrestler falls to a seated position as they slam the opponent down. Some wrestlers remain in seated position to pin the opponent, while others choose not to. The move can either be performed as a standard powerbomb or as a gutwrench powerbomb. The move was popularized by Jushin Liger, who used it as a finisher, known as the Liger Bomb, and was also famously used by Batista as the Batista Bomb.
Slingshot powerbomb
From a position in which the opponent is sitting across the wrestlers shoulder, the attacker bounces the opponent's back across the top rope. The attacker then spins around, using the momentum to powerbomb the opponent. This move is used by Dax Harwood and The Miz.
Spinning powerbomb
Also called a spiral bomb. The wrestler lifts the opponent up onto their shoulders and spins around several rotations before sitting down and slamming the opponent down to the mat, as in a sitout powerbomb. A release variation sees the wrestler remain standing or kneeling and just throwing the opponent away from them onto their back to the mat. A gutwrench variation is also possible, with the wrestler dropping the opponent as in a normal gutwrench powerbomb. This maneuver was used by Diamond Dallas Page, but the sitout variation was popularized by Michael Elgin, who adopted it as his finisher as the Elgin Bomb.
Spin-out powerbomb
Also known as a Blue Thunder Driver or a Blue Thunder Bomb, this is a belly-to-back powerbomb, usually beginning in the back suplex position in which the wrestler stands behind their opponent and puts their head under the arm of the opponent. They then lift the opponent up using one arm around the waist of the opponent and another under their legs. The wrestler then spins the opponent around 180°, dropping them to the mat back first as they drop to a sitting position. Invented by Jun Akiyama, it is used as a signature move by Sami Zayn, as well as Konosuke Takeshita. Apollo Crews uses a toss variation of the move. John Cena uses a kneeling variation of the move, dubbing it the Protoplex.
Straight jacket powerbomb
Also known as a pyramid driver, this move can be executed when a wrestler lifts the opponent on the shoulders between the legs, but crossing the both arms during his bent-over position before, and drops on the mat with a seated position to set up a pin. It was used by Super Crazy with the name called Crazy Bomb and by Claudio Castagnoli in a sit-out variation called the Ricola Bomb.
Sunset flip powerbomb
This move sees the wrestler bend over and place their opponent in a standing head scissors. However, the wrestler moves forward slightly so the opponent's midsection is between the wrestler's thighs instead of their head. The wrestler wraps their arms around the opponent's midsection in a waistlock, then jumps and rolls forward, under the opponent's legs, and into a seated position, forcing the opponent to fall back to the mat. The resulting position can lead to a sitout pin. This is often called a Yoshi Tonic in Japan or Code Red in America, the latter name coined by Amazing Red, and would since be used as a signature move by Mercedes Moné who refers to the move as the Code Blue, notably from 2019-2021 during her time in WWE as Sasha Banks, and as finishers by Zelina Vega and Roxanne Perez, the latter referring to the move as Pop Rox (formerly known as Pop Rok during her time in the independent circuit and in Ring Of Honor as Rok-C). The top rope version is also used sometimes, as seen in the picture above. The move is also very dangerous, because when the wrestler flips over the opponent's back, if they put too much downward force on their legs, it could result in a leg injury. Seth Rollins was injured while attempting to perform a sunset flip powerbomb by applying too much downward force on his leg, thus injuring it. An avalanche leg trap variation is used by Hirooki Goto on rare occasions as Kaiten.
Superbomb
The attacking wrestler forces the opponent to ascend to the top rope, standing usually on the top ropes with their legs spread. The wrestler then bends the opponent, placing their head between the wrestler's thighs. The wrestler then wraps their hands around the opponent's waist. The wrestler then lifts the opponent up, flipping them over, while jumping forward. The opponent falls down to the mat back first, and the wrestler usually falls to their knees or to a sitting position. This variation was popularized by Chris Candido as the Blonde Bombshell, while Bubba Ray Dudley used a sit-out version.
Another variation sees the opponent sitting on the top rope. The wrestler climbs up to the top rope and stands facing the opponent. The wrestler then bends the opponent over and takes hold of opponent around the waist. The wrestler then flips the opponent up and over so they are sitting on the shoulders of the wrestler. At the same time, the wrestler spins around 180° and leaps forward, falling to the ground in a standing or sitting position and driving the opponent's back and shoulders to the mat or can jump backwards away from the turnbuckle to drop into a seated position.
Another variant of the Superbomb was popularized by B. J. Whitmer, who used the move to toss himself and fellow wrestler Jimmy Jacobs into a crowd at a Ring of Honor show in June 2006.
Tilt-A-Whirl Powerbomb
The attacking wrestler stands facing the opponent, who is often charging at the attacker, before bending the opponent down so they are bent in front of the attacking wrestler as he/she stands over them then the wrestler reaches around the opponent's body and lifts them up, spinning the opponent in front of the wrestler's body. As the wrestler brings the opponent back down to the mat, the wrestler kneels, slamming the opponent onto the mat.
Thunder fire powerbomb
The wrestler faces a bent opponent and places them in the standing headscissors position (bent forward with their head placed between the wrestler's thighs). The wrestler then grabs hold around the opponent's upper torso or waist, and lifts them on top of one of the wrestler's shoulders on their back. The wrestler then bends forward and slams the opponent down to the mat on their back or shoulders. It is also known as an Over-the-shoulder powerbomb or a One shoulder powerbomb. Innovated by the Great Nita (Atsushi Onita). The late Mike Awesome used the standing, a running, and kneeling versions of this move as finishers, collectively dubbed Awesome Bomb. Sid Vicious also used the kneeling version of this move as a finisher early in his career and would often drop his opponents off to his side instead of forwards.
Turnbuckle powerbomb
Also known as the buckle bomb. This move sees the wrestler faces a standing opponent, bends them forwards, takes a hold around their waist and then flips the opponent up and over so the opponent is sitting on the wrestler's shoulders. The wrestler then faces a corner of the ring and throws the opponent into the corner, driving the back and neck of the opponent to the turnbuckle. The move was famously used by Kenta Kobashi and Seth Rollins. The move is considered to be dangerous if done wrong, which led to Sting temporarily retiring from wrestling (he has since returned to the ring since 2020 with AEW) and Finn Bálor injuring his shoulder in 2016. WWE banned it in 2020 after Nia Jax botched the move on Kairi Sane. However, in recent years, Seth Rollins has continued to use the move semi-regularly, with Balór also using it against Rollins at Summerslam 2023, suggesting that WWE may have lifted the ban.
Snap powerbomb
This variation sees a wrestler catching an opponent mid-air or lifting them up in a standard powerbomb, before slamming him to the mat as quickly as possible. It was used as a finisher by Chris Benoit under the name Wild Bomb.
Suplex powerbomb
The wrestler lifts the opponent upside down as in a vertical suplex and then pushes their upper body forward while sitting down, ending the move in the same position as the sitout powerbomb. A fall-forward and standing versions are also possible. The move was invented by Kenta Kobashi who called it Orange Crush. El Generico used the move with a double pumphandle cradle before delivering the Orange Crush. Jon Moxley and Roderick Strong used the standing version.
References
- ^ Foley, Mick. Have A Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks (p.242).
- https://www.wwe.com/classics/sports-entertainment-maneuver-innovators The innovators behind sports-entertainment's best maneuvers
- "the 50 coolest maneuvers of all time". WWE. 2014-02-21. Retrieved 2014-05-04.
- "El legado de Mitsuharu Misawa - Movimientos de lucha devastadores: Tiger Suplex '85 y Tiger Driver '91". Super Luchas (in Spanish). June 13, 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- "Wwe Bans Move From In-Ring Action". PWInsider.com. 2020-05-30. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
- Mick Foley (2000). Have A Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks. HarperCollins. ISBN 0-06-103101-1.
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