What is a spear in wrestling?

Also known as a shoulder block takedown, this is an attack where an attacking wrestler charges towards a standing opponent, jumps and brings his body parallel to the ground, driving their shoulder into the opponent's midsection, tackling them and forcing them down to the mat.
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Does spear hurt?

The spear is a classic finisher that's a welcome addition to any wrestler's arsenal. As dramatic as it may look, the spear is surprisingly easy to learn. You just need to make sure you go about it in the right way so the attack looks real and no one gets hurt.
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Why do so many wrestlers use the spear?

Sometimes the Spear pays off with one Superstar, while another fails! The Spear is a devastating wrestling finisher that just looks like it has a massive impact upon connection, which is why it is so easy for fans to accept it could end a match.
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Who use spear in WWE?

6 Edge. When people think about the spear, the Rated-R Superstar Edge is always the first to come to mind. After all, he made the move popular in WWE, while former Universal Champion Goldberg, who we'll discuss later, popularized the move in WCW.
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Who is the best in Spear in WWE?

With that said, let's take a look at ten of the best spears in WWE history.
  1. 1 1. Edge.
  2. 2 2. Goldberg. ...
  3. 3 3. Roman Reigns. ...
  4. 4 4. Rhyno. ...
  5. 5 5. Batista. ...
  6. 6 6. Bobby Lashley. ...
  7. 7 7. The Big Show. ...
  8. 8 8. Charlotte Flair. ...
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The History Of The Spear | Wrestling Move Origins



What wrestler invented the spear?

There is a lot of confusion about who used the spear first, but the majority suggests that it was Goldberg. Though some superstars used the shoulder block before Goldberg, he was the first one who made if famous with the name.
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What does it mean to suplex someone?

noun. a wrestling hold in which a wrestler grasps his opponent round the waist from behind and carries him backwards.
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Who hits the best spear?

#1: Roman Reigns performs the most complete Spear in all of WWE.
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Who uses the spear as a finisher?

The spear from Roman Reigns is the most over finish in WWE right now. There's been no kickouts, except for The Undertaker in the six-man tag match. There was no need to use the spear at that point in the match.
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Is blood allowed in WWE?

In most cases, any blood coming from the wrestlers is unintentional. To maintain their TV-PG rating, when a wrestler bleeds on live television, WWE tends to attempt to stop the bleeding mid-match or use different camera angles to avoid showing excessive blood.
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What is the most painful wrestling move?

Figure-Four Leglock

This may be the submission move that actually hurts the most. It was made famous by Ric Flair, but it has been used by many superstars over the years.
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What is the strongest WWE finisher?

WWE news: 20 of the greatest finishing moves of all time ranked
  1. Stone Cold Stunner | Used by Steve Austin.
  2. Sweet Chin Music | Used by Shawn Michaels. ...
  3. Rock Bottom | Used by The Rock. ...
  4. RKO/Diamond Cutter | Used by Randy Orton and DDP. ...
  5. The Pedigree | Used by Triple H. ...
  6. Tombstone Piledriver | Used by The Undertaker. ...
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Who is the best of the WWE?

Best ten WWE superstars of all time, from The Rock, to Triple H, Ric Flair and The Undertaker
  1. The Undertaker.
  2. Stone Cold Steve Austin. ...
  3. The Rock. ...
  4. Shawn Michaels. ...
  5. Ric Flair. ...
  6. Hulk Hogan. ...
  7. Triple H. ...
  8. John Cena. ...
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Who is the king of Superman punch in WWE?

Roman Reigns' best Superman Punches | WWE. Roman Reigns connects with a powerful Superman Punch to John Cena's jaw.
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Is spear a good finisher?

It's not just that the spear is a great finishing move but that Reigns hits it so fantastically that it has helped make him a dominant force, a crowd-pleasing warrior. The move's versatility and simplicity merge with his power and energy to create a move that is arguably the best in the WWE today.
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What is a clothesline in wrestling?

A clothesline is a move in which one wrestler runs towards another and extends his/her arm out from the side of the body and parallel to the ground, hitting the opponent in the neck or chest and knocking him/her over.
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What is a powerbomb in wrestling?

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.
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What does SUP stand for in wrestling?

A suplex is an offensive move used in sport wrestling as well as amateur and professional wrestling. It is a throw that involves lifting the opponents and bridging or rolling to slam them on their backs.
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What is Goldberg's signature move?

Goldberg's finisher was two-fold, with the spear and the jackhammer. For Carriker, the setup was the best part. "When he speared the guy, it was like the guy went back five feet," Carriker said enthusiastically.
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Do WWE finishers hurt?

The special ones are called finishing moves or finishers which allow a wrestler to pick up a win over his/her opponent. In most cases, we see the victim of a wrestler's move contort their face in agony as we are led to believe that the person on the receiving end is having a painful experience.
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Who did the Cobra Clutch?

Slaughter. In the 1980s, Sgt. Slaughter issued The Cobra Clutch Challenge, daring anyone brazen enough to try and break the hold.
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Does the brogue kick hurt?

It's all about perception in the WWE, and Kingston's Trouble in Paradise, Ziggler's superkick and Sheamus' Brogue Kick all look more painful than they actually are.
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Do chest chops hurt?

Yes, they hurt.
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What is the most famous wrestling move?

The 10 Best Wrestling Finishers Ever, According To Ranker.com
  • 8 Bret Hart's Sharpshooter.
  • 7 Swanton Bomb.
  • 6 Diamond Cutter.
  • 5 619.
  • 4 Sweet Chin Music.
  • 3 RKO.
  • 2 Stone Cold Stunner.
  • 1 Tombstone Piledriver.
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