What was Kurt Angle finishing move?

#5 Angle Slam - Kurt Angle
Fans rightly consider the Ankle Lock to be Angle's finishing move, with the hold earning him numerous high-profile victories over the likes of Steve Austin, The Rock, John Cena and even Hulk Hogan.
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What is Kurt Angle finisher?

During his WWE career Angle was synonymous with the Angle Slam and then the Ankle Lock as his preferred way of defeating opponents. Angle used the Angle Slam to win his first WWE Championship from The Rock at No Mercy in 2000.
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What is the undertakers finishing move?

1. Undertaker's Tombstone Piledriver. The Undertaker closes us out with the greatest move of all-time.
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Who invented the ankle lock?

The Ankle Lock was first popularized in the WWF when former MMA fighter Ken Shamrock began using the move in the '90s. The most iconic wrestler to use the Ankle Lock has to be Kurt Angle. Angle used the hold en route to four WWE Championships and has continued to put down opponents with the move in TNA.
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Who invented pro wrestling moves?

Scott Steiner, for example, is sometimes credited with inventing the 450 splash; at other times 2 Cold Scorpio is considered the innovator. Even if the matter is partially subjective, the entries that follow can make a strong case for being the originators of some of the most beloved and iconic moves in pro wrestling.
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Top 10 Moves Of Kurt Angle



Who invented the sleeper hold?

Most remember it being used by it's inventor, Jake "The Snake" Roberts. Most fans will instantly recognize the sleeper hold as it's been using for more than 60 years in the world of wrestling. It was signature move of one of the all-time greats, Roddy Piper.
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What wrestler was famous for the sleeper hold?

Early wrestling star Verne Gagne, who died in April 2015, became renowned for his “sleeper” finish. Such legends of the sport as Roddy “Rowdy” Piper and Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake used it regularly too.
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What is STF John Cena?

The Stepover Toehold Facelock, popularly known as the STF, has been John Cena's trusted submission finisher for years. The Cenation Leader started using the move a few years after his WWE debut, and it has now been revealed that he received heat for the way he applied the hold.
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Who invented the camel clutch?

The move was invented by Gory Guerrero in Mexico, where it was called la de a caballo (Horse-mounting choke), but got its more common name from Ed Farhat, who wrestled as "The Sheik" and used it as his finisher.
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What was Goldberg's finishing move?

Goldberg's finisher was two-fold, with the spear and the jackhammer. For Carriker, the setup was the best part.
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What was Sting's signature move?

The Scorpion Deathlock is Sting's iconic finisher. It is one of the most fondly remembered moves for anyone who saw The Stinger perform, and there is very little doubt that he can pull it off better than almost anyone alive. The two moves look eerily similar.
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What is Randy Orton's finishing move?

For 20 years, Randy Orton has headlined pay-per-views, won titles and built a Hall of Fame resume through grit, determination, cunning and the three most dangerous letters in sports entertainment: RKO.
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Who did the Cobra Clutch?

The cobra clutch was originally used by Sgt. Slaughter, who used it to win the WWE Championship. It was later used my "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. This move was used by two of the most influential wrestlers of all time.
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Who has the best finisher in WWE?

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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Is it angle lock or ankle lock?

Kurt Angle, however, would add that the fans started calling it the 'Angle Lock,' but the original name is still the 'Ankle Lock.
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What does Stfu mean in WWE?

While, his STF submission manoeuvre now is just an acronym for stepover facelock, it was initially called the STFU by Cena. Where the STFU was a short form of the phrase “shut the f**k up.” Well, just like his other two finishing moves, The Five Knuckle Shuffle also has a two-faceted story.
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What is Brock Lesnar's finisher?

Brock Lesnar's F-5 is a beautifully brutal finishing move. Often, it is the simplest wrestling moves that have the most impact. Starting as a simple fireman's carry, the move suddenly turns violent when Lesnar whips his opponent around and has them land on their face.
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Does STF hurt?

As for the STF, it's set up in a way that it would hurt slightly. Two arms pressing against your face, even lightly, should feel at least uncomfortable, but not excruciatingly painful. As for the leg hook, depends on how flexible your leg is. It shouldn't hurt all too much, though.
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Who was famous for the claw in wrestling?

And so Thursday was a day for James Raschke, better known to wrestling fans as Baron Von Raschke, and even better known by his nickname, coming from his signature movie: The Claw. Von Raschke was one of the most florid of a florid generation of wrestlers.
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What is the most painful submission in WWE?

The 10 Deadliest Submission Moves In WWE History, Ranked
  1. 1 The Stump Puller. It's a bully move fit for a real nasty heel.
  2. 2 Mandible Claw. ...
  3. 3 Dragon Sleeper. ...
  4. 4 Kimura Lock. ...
  5. 5 Walls Of Jericho. ...
  6. 6 Figure Four / Figure Eight. ...
  7. 7 Hell's Gate. ...
  8. 8 The Black Widow. ...
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What does STF mean WWE?

STF is short for "Stepover Toehold Facelock". This hold is performed on an opponent who is lying face down on the mat. The wrestler grabs one of the opponent's legs and places the opponent's ankle between their thighs. The wrestler then lies on top of the opponent's back and locks their arms around the opponent's head.
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Is the Mandible Claw real?

The Mandible Claw is a wrestling maneuver which, when applied correctly against an individual, can cause intense, legitimate pain.
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Is the anaconda choke legal in wrestling?

If the anaconda is the front headlock type as I think it is....it is definitely illegal, as it's sole purpose is as a choke. The arm triangle when on the mat can definitely be potentially dangerous, but not likely illegal. If the ref feels the wrestler is purposely choking his opponent then it is deemed illegal.
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