7 Wrestling moves that are banned

#5 Hangman's chokehold

Abyss lifts his victim in a Hangman's

choke hold

A move that has been a staple for big men in wrestling, the Hangman's chokehold dates back to the early days of pro wrestling.

It is performed by grabbing the victim by the throat and lifting them into the air. The victim keeps their airway open--despite appearances to the contrary--by holding on to the executor's forearms and hooking their thighs around their torso.

Why the move was banned: The manoeuvre isn't the most dangerous on the list, but rather it is the connotations involved. After Chris Benoit committed murder/suicide by hanging, it is considered poor taste to use the move because it might 'remind' the fans of the tragedy.

Who has banned the move: WWE officially banned all choke hold type moves after the Benoit tragedy, and both ROH and TNA rarely allow its use because of the association with the fallen grappler.