Sharpshooter (professional wrestling)
The sharpshooter, originally named sasori-gatame, scorpion hold in English, is a professional wrestling submission hold. It is similar to several other holds: cloverleaf leg-lace, Boston crab, standing reverse figure-four leglock. It is also known by several alternative names, the most common being Scorpion Death-Lock. The move was invented by Japanese professional wrestler Riki Choshu, and was popularized by Sting, who mostly does the standing variation rather than the sitting variation. However, it is most widely associated with Bret "Hitman" Hart, who used it extensively in his WWF career, and who dubbed it the Sharpshooter.
Sting initially popularised the move in the United States as the "Scorpion Deathlock"
Edge, applying the variation of a kneeling sharpshooter on CM Punk.
Natalya applying a double sharpshooter on Eve Torres and Layla.
Professional wrestling holds
Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by performers to immobilize their opponents or lead to a submission. This article covers the various pins, stretches and transition holds used in the ring. Some wrestlers use these holds as their finishing maneuvers, often nicknaming them to reflect their character or persona. Moves are listed under general categories whenever possible.
Tajiri applying a camel clutch to Rene Bonaparte
Mick Foley applying his mandible claw hold, with his sock puppet "Mr. Socko" present, on RJ City
Sasha Banks applying the Banks Statement to Summer Rae in 2016
Chris Benoit applying the Crippler Crossface to Montel Vontavious Porter in 2007