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===Double leg drop=== ===Double leg drop===
] performing the double leg drop on ]]] ] performing the double leg drop on ]]]
This variation of the leg drop sees the wrestler drop both legs onto the opponent, usually onto the midsection, instead of just one leg. It was used by ], who calls it the ''Boom Drop''. This variation of the leg drop sees the wrestler drop both legs onto the opponent, usually onto their midsection, instead of just one leg. It was used by ], who calls it the ''Boom Drop''.


===Extreme leg drop=== ===Extreme leg drop===
This leg drop variation sees the attacking wrestler hold the opponent's legs and then do a double leg drop (legs together) onto the opponent's groin/lower-abdominal area. If performed to hit the lower-abdomen, the user slightly bends their legs, to force their heels into the lower abdomen. If it is to hit the groin area, the attacking wrestler bends out (that is to say, jut out their rear end) and keeps their legs straight, to force the heels or lower legs into the groin. It became popularized by ]. This leg drop variation sees the attacking wrestler hold the opponent's legs and then do a double leg drop (legs together) onto the opponent's groin/lower-abdominal area. If performed to hit the lower abdomen, the user slightly bends their legs to force their heels into the lower abdomen. If it is to hit the groin area, the attacking wrestler bends out (that is to say, juts out their rear end) and keeps their legs straight to force the heels or lower legs into the groin. It was popularized by ].


===Guillotine leg drop=== ===Guillotine leg drop===
This move is similar to the leg drop although it is done with the opponent's body hanging over something, sometimes with the opponent's head hung over one of the ring ropes or the ring apron (so the head is suspended over the outside), the wrestler will then walk across the apron and execute a leg drop onto the opponent's sternum, causing both of them to fall and land on the outside of the ring. This also refers to the attacker's leg hitting the opponent's throat in a standard leg drop. This move is similar to the leg drop, although it is done with the opponent's body hanging over something, sometimes with the opponent's head hung over one of the ring ropes or the ring apron (so the head is suspended over the outside). The wrestler will then walk across the apron and execute a leg drop onto the opponent's sternum, causing both of them to fall and land on the outside of the ring. This also refers to the attacker's leg hitting the opponent's throat in a standard leg drop.


'''<big>Jumping leg drop</big>''' '''<big>Jumping leg drop</big>'''
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===Running leg drop=== ===Running leg drop===
A variation to the original, the attacking wrestler bounces off from one side of the ring, runs and performs the leg drop across his/her opponent's chest. The running leg drop is famously ]'s finishing move, which was usually preceded by a ]. {{Citation needed|date=March 2020}} A variation to the original, the attacking wrestler bounces off from one side of the ring, runs and performs the leg drop across the opponent's chest. The running leg drop is famously ]'s finishing move, usually preceded by a ]. {{Citation needed|date=March 2020}}


'''<big>Sliding leg drop</big>''' '''<big>Sliding leg drop</big>'''


This variation sees the attacker perform a running or baseball slide towards an opponent lying on the mat, before using his/her momentum to perform a leg drop on an opponent's head, midsection or back. This variation sees the attacker perform a running or baseball slide towards an opponent lying on the mat, before using their momentum to perform a leg drop on the opponent's head, midsection, or back.


===Slingshot leg drop=== ===Slingshot leg drop===
The attacker, while on the outside, pulls back on the ropes and, assisted by the rebound of the ropes, propels themselves into the ring and onto their victim. Variations include using the ropes for a slingshot ] and a slingshot springboard (where the attacker leaps onto top of the ropes) ]. Another variant is when the attacker slingshots onto the opponents neck. WWE Wrestler ] used this move in many of her matches. The attacker, while outside of the ring, pulls back on the ropes and, assisted by the rebound of the ropes, propels themselves into the ring and onto their victim. Variations include using the ropes for a slingshot ] and a slingshot springboard (where the attacker leaps onto top of the ropes) ]. Another variant is when the attacker slingshots onto the opponent's neck. ] wrestler ] used this move in many of her matches.


===Somersault leg drop=== ===Somersault leg drop===
An attacking wrestler would perform a jumping forward somersault to drop their leg across the throat or chest of an opponent. There is also another variation where the leg that will be dropped on the opponent is swung forward while in a standing position next to his opponent then swiftly swung back and the momentum from the pendulum motion carries the attacker through a somersault and the leg is dropped on whichever body part is targeted. ] uses this move as a signature. An attacking wrestler performs a jumping forward somersault to drop their leg across the throat or chest of an opponent. There is also a variation where the leg that will be dropped on the opponent is swung forward while in a standing position next to the opponent, then swiftly swung back so the momentum from the pendulum motion carries the attacker through a somersault and the leg is dropped on whichever body part is targeted. ] uses this move as a signature.


===Split-legged leg drop=== ===Split-legged leg drop===
⚫ This is very similar to the actual leg drop, but there are two variations to this move. The first is that the attacking wrestler jumps, splits their legs in the air, then hits one of their legs on the opponent's chest/neck area. Another variation is that a standing wrestler hooks one of their leg up to their head, then falls in a split position on the opponent's chest/neck area; sometimes the attacking wrestler pins the opponent with a split. This move is usually performed by women, such as ], ], and ].

⚫ This is very similar to the actual leg drop, but there are two variations to this move. The first is that the attacking wrestler jumps splits his legs in the air, then hits one of his/her legs on the opponent's chest/neck area. Another variation is that a standing wrestler hooks one of his leg up to his head, then falls on a split position on the opponent's chest/neck area; sometimes the attacking wrestler pins the opponent with a split. This move is usually performed by women, such as ], ] & ].


===Springboard leg drop=== ===Springboard leg drop===

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Hulk Hogan performing a leg drop on Mr. McMahon

A leg drop or legdrop refers to an attack used in professional wrestling in which an attacking wrestler will jump and land his leg across a fallen opponent's chest, throat, face or head or in some cases, the groin/lower-abdominal area.

Variations

Discus leg drop

The wrestler spins 180° while they jump and land their leg across an opponent's chest, throat, face, or head.

Double leg drop

Kofi Kingston performing the double leg drop on Shelton Benjamin

This variation of the leg drop sees the wrestler drop both legs onto the opponent, usually onto their midsection, instead of just one leg. It was used by Kofi Kingston, who calls it the Boom Drop.

Extreme leg drop

This leg drop variation sees the attacking wrestler hold the opponent's legs and then do a double leg drop (legs together) onto the opponent's groin/lower-abdominal area. If performed to hit the lower abdomen, the user slightly bends their legs to force their heels into the lower abdomen. If it is to hit the groin area, the attacking wrestler bends out (that is to say, juts out their rear end) and keeps their legs straight to force the heels or lower legs into the groin. It was popularized by Jeff Hardy.

Guillotine leg drop

This move is similar to the leg drop, although it is done with the opponent's body hanging over something, sometimes with the opponent's head hung over one of the ring ropes or the ring apron (so the head is suspended over the outside). The wrestler will then walk across the apron and execute a leg drop onto the opponent's sternum, causing both of them to fall and land on the outside of the ring. This also refers to the attacker's leg hitting the opponent's throat in a standard leg drop.

Jumping leg drop

This variation sees a wrestler execute a jump before performing a standing or a running leg drop to an opponents head, chest or midsection

Running leg drop

A variation to the original, the attacking wrestler bounces off from one side of the ring, runs and performs the leg drop across the opponent's chest. The running leg drop is famously Hulk Hogan's finishing move, usually preceded by a big boot.

Sliding leg drop

This variation sees the attacker perform a running or baseball slide towards an opponent lying on the mat, before using their momentum to perform a leg drop on the opponent's head, midsection, or back.

Slingshot leg drop

The attacker, while outside of the ring, pulls back on the ropes and, assisted by the rebound of the ropes, propels themselves into the ring and onto their victim. Variations include using the ropes for a slingshot somersault leg drop and a slingshot springboard (where the attacker leaps onto top of the ropes) diving leg drop. Another variant is when the attacker slingshots onto the opponent's neck. WWE wrestler Victoria used this move in many of her matches.

Somersault leg drop

An attacking wrestler performs a jumping forward somersault to drop their leg across the throat or chest of an opponent. There is also a variation where the leg that will be dropped on the opponent is swung forward while in a standing position next to the opponent, then swiftly swung back so the momentum from the pendulum motion carries the attacker through a somersault and the leg is dropped on whichever body part is targeted. Alicia Fox uses this move as a signature.

Split-legged leg drop

This is very similar to the actual leg drop, but there are two variations to this move. The first is that the attacking wrestler jumps, splits their legs in the air, then hits one of their legs on the opponent's chest/neck area. Another variation is that a standing wrestler hooks one of their leg up to their head, then falls in a split position on the opponent's chest/neck area; sometimes the attacking wrestler pins the opponent with a split. This move is usually performed by women, such as Christy Hemme, Naomi, and Cameron.

Springboard leg drop

An attacking wrestler jumps off the ring ropes from either inside the ring or from the apron, spreads their legs in the air, and lands one of their legs across their opponent's face, chest, or neck.

See also

Professional wrestling maneuvers
Strikes
Throws
Holds
Aerial
Double-team
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