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The World Wrestling Entertainment has seen some amazing wrestlers bestowed with the ability to execute some of the most complex submission moves. Some of the biggest names in the technical wrestling oeuvre include Chris Benoit (R.I, P.), Chris Jericho, Kurt Angle, Dean Malenko etc.
The WWE has off-late observed a stalemate in terms of technical brilliance, save a few up and coming names and it’s extremely necessary for the pro-wrestling superstars to summon the help of their UFC counterparts! Here are 5 mixed martial arts submission moves that should be a part of professional wrestling:
#5 Rear naked choke
If you train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you’d know the rear naked choke is a consecratory weapon which is capable of instantly winning matches. A practitioner of BJJ ideally focuses on groundwork and the rightful execution of submission moves. The rear-naked choke might lack the tenacity to deliver excruciating pain to the opponent, but the results it delivers, are impressive.
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Ideally, this submission move cuts off the supply of blood to the brain, ensuring that the person on the receiving end slowly drops to the mat upon losing grip on consciousness. Prominent Brazilian Jiu Jitsu exponents who’ve made it big in the UFC, like BJ Penn, are known to have executed this simple yet effective submission hold with maximum damage-causing potential.
In pro wrestling, a slightly rudimentary variation of the RNC is applied, known as the sleeper hold. If the level of the execution of the sleeper hold is taken a notch higher (involving more groundwork and less room for the opponent to manoeuvre), it can convincingly put a great show in front of the audience, most of whom would love to see more “real life” fighting, masquerading as sports entertainment.
#4 Pace choke
If you think the triangle choke is one of the deadliest weapons employed by UFC fighters, then you’re probably mistaken. A lethal variant of the triangle choke that pivots it to a slightly more excruciating domain is the pace choke. Invented by bantamweight Nick Pace, the pace choke is an acerbic combination of the triangle choke and the forearm choke to instantly enclose the opponent’s head into a vicious lock, making it hard for him/her to breathe.
The submission move was first seen during Nick’s match against Will Campuzano at the Ultimate Fighter 12 finale. The advent of the pace choke in World Wrestling Entertainment would be a welcome change from the run-of-the-mill submission moves that have been done over the years.
Ushering-in a more technical style of competition, moves like the pace choke will pander to the audience who enjoy in-ring brilliance more than they enjoy promos and ‘Roman Reigns’ style of fighting. Ideally, the cruiserweight division of the World Wrestling Entertainment would benefit from the crossover. Chris Jericho should probably add this move to his arsenal too!
#3 Americana
A typical move used by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners, the Americana is one move that is capable of pulling the shoulder off the hinge (yes, it is that gory!). The submission is often known as a ‘keylock’ or in more descriptive cases, a ‘lateral keylock’ and is quite similar to the Kimura. The focal point of the Americana is the shoulder while it also attacks the elbow and the wrist of the opponent. The Americana is best executed when initiated from side-control of the opponent.
The extremely deadly isolation move hyperextends the arm past the rival’s head and can pop the shoulder, even annihilate the arm, if locked-in completely. In World Wrestling Entertainment, the Americana would have numerous takers. While we know that The Undertaker has borrowed the famous triangle choke from mixed martial arts, there are many superstars in the locker-room who have the acumen and the calibre to successfully sell this particular submission move in the WWE.
There isn’t a dearth of technical wrestlers in the pro-wrestling business, thanks to notable additions and the NXT developmental territory, which means more likelihood for this submission move to make its ingress into sports entertainment.
#2 Arm-triangle choke
The arm-triangle choke, if used to its fullest potential can administer excruciating pain as it involves clasping the opponent’s head between his/her own shoulders and the aggressor’s arm! The head and arm choke and side-choke are generic terms for this vicious move. Succinctly put, the arm triangle choke is a blood choke submission move that strangles the opponent between his/her own shoulder and your arm!
If carried out effectively, the advanced triangle choke will not take long to show effect because of its ability to restrict the flow of blood on both sides of the neck. With both arteries and sides cut-off, this perilous submission move can spawn an instant tap out. Irrespective of how strong the opponent is, the arm-triangle choke is bound to humble him/her in a not so humble way.
The submission move is primarily achieved from a side control position, however, it can also be initiated from the mount and half guard positions. Those who remember Brock Lesnar’s victory over Shane Carwin’s (UFC 116) will also remember the application of the submission! Perhaps Lesnar should use it more in World Wrestling Entertainment!
#1 Gogoplata
A hot favourite amongst advanced grapplers, notably Nick Diaz and Shinya Aoki, the gogoplata is a skewed and slightly advanced variation of the omoplata that attacks the neck. While the traditional gogoplata is essentially a shoulder lock, the mixed martial arts variation is what is known by the masses.
The gogoplata involves wrapping the leg around the opponent’s arm while placing the ankle underneath the neck! The hands are used to pull on the opponent’s neck and make life unpleasant for him/her. Once effectively locked-in, the gogoplata is extremely hard to wiggle out of!
Having the distinction of being one of the most ingenious holds in mixed martial arts, it’s likely crossover into professional wrestling would be quite a treat to watch. Superstars hailing from the strong style oeuvre like Shinsuke Nakamura would be perfect in selling the move!
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