Professional wrestling strikes
Strikes can be offensive moves in professional wrestling, that can sometimes be used to set up an opponent for a hold or for a throw. There are a wide variety of strikes in pro wrestling, and many are known by several different names. Professional wrestlers frequently give their finishers new names. Occasionally, these names become popular and are used regardless of the wrestler performing the technique.
Ryback performing a Thesz Press on Kane
Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair delivering knife edge chops to Mike "Mikey" Mondo
Tyson Dux (left) delivers a clothesline to Pepper Parks.
Josh Rogen clotheslines Eric Cairnie over the top rope and out of the ring.
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