5 MMA moves that are used in the WWE today

#2 Kimura

Much like the Gogoplata, which can be used when you’re in a defensive position (on your back), the Kimura is an important weapon in a fighter’s arsenal. Kimura is a double wrist lock, and can be slapped on from various positions.

Kazushi Sakuraba is perhaps the most famous fighter to have used the Kimura to perfection, often slapping it from various angles and positions - from the guard, side control and even while standing up!

Brock Lesnar, since his return to WWE, has often been booked to utilise his expertise in MMA to gain the upper hand.

One of such techniques is the Kimura, which Lesnar used to “break” (kayfabe) the arms of Shawn Michaels and Triple H. Lesnar, with his massive frame and power can apply enough torque to break anyone’s arm, which lent legitimacy to the move in the WWE.