A powerbomb is a professional wrestling throw in which an opponent is lifted and then slammed back-first down to the mat. The standard powerbomb sees an opponent first placed in a standing headscissors position. 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.
Mikael Judas performing El Crucifijo on Pendleton
Vanessa Kraven performing a spinning sit-down powerbomb on Leah von Dutch.
Daniel Bryan performs a sunset flip superbomb to Triple H at WrestleMania XXX.
The Great Sasuke performing a thunder fire powerbomb.
Professional wrestling throws
Professional wrestling throws are the application of professional wrestling techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming them down. They are sometimes also called "power" maneuvers, as they are meant to emphasize a wrestler's strength. Many of these moves are used as finishers by various wrestlers, who refer to them by several different names that reflect their gimmick. Moves are listed under general categories whenever possible.
Austin Aries performing a brainbuster to Mark Haskins.
Melina performing an inverted leg drop bulldog on Alicia Fox
Chris Jericho performing a one-handed bulldog on Booker T.
Trish Stratus hits the Stratusfaction (springboard bulldog) on Victoria