Zack Sabre Jr. is an English professional wrestler working with New Japan Pro Wrestling. His real name is Luke James Uggles Eatwell and he was born on July 24, 1987, in the Isle of Sheppey, England. Sabre made his professional wrestling debut in 2004 with NWA UK Hammerlock promotion and soon moved to International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom in 2006.
The same year, Sabre made his debut for Westside Xtreme Wrestling where he wrestled for about 12 years. In 2008, he started wrestling for Pro Wrestling Noah. Over the next few years, Sabre Jr. wrestled in Insane Championship Wrestling, Progress Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Guerilla. In 2016, he also participated in WWE’s Cruiserweight Classic tournament before signing to NJPW in 2017. As a member of the NJPW roster, he has also wrestled for All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor. He is known for his technical wrestling and is widely considered one of the greatest technical professional wrestlers in the world.
What finisher does Zack Sabre Jr. Use?
Zack Sabre Jr.'s major finishers include the European Clutch or Zack Driver. Most of the moves in his arsenal are submission moves, given his expertise in technical wrestling.
European Clutch
The European Clutch is a pinning combination where he wraps his arms around his opponent's head and neck, applying pressure to force a submission. The European Clutch is a clever and technical move that often catches opponents off guard, leading to a quick tap-out.
Zack Driver
This is one of Sabre's most devastating finishers, a sit-out driver that sees him lift his opponent up and slam them into the mat with incredible force. The Zack Driver is often used to finish off opponents who are already reeling from Sabre's submission holds and strikes. The move is a modified Michinoku Driver.
Orienteering With Napalm Death
This finisher is a variation of the armbar, with Sabre using his legs to apply pressure to his opponent's arm.
Jim Breaks Armbar
Named after the legendary British wrestler Jim Breaks, the "Jim Breaks Armbar" is a devastating submission hold that targets the opponent's arm and shoulder. Zack Sabre Jr. employs this move to great effect, often isolating his opponent's arm before locking in the hold with precision.
Zack Sabre Jr. Theme Song
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Zack Sabre Jr. has used the “Young Punks” by Mass Lines as his theme song since January 2023. The song is the current entrance theme for TMDK (The Mighty Don’t Kneel). At present, he is the leader of the group and thus, enters to its entrance song. He is most popular for using the “Real Bone Master (Remix)” theme song by Yonosuke Kitamura. He used the song from his NJPW debut in 2017 up to joining TMDK in 2023 as a singles wrestler.
FAQ's On Zack Sabre Jr. Finisher
A. Zack Sabre Jr. mainly uses the European Clutch and Zack Driver as his finisher.
A. Zack Sabre Jr. has been a heel since joining the NJPW.
A. Zack Sabre Jr was trained by wrestlers like Andre Baker, Chris Hero, Naomichi Marufuji, Yoshinari Ogawa, and Jon Ryan.
A. There is no Zack Sabre Sr. in wrestling and ZSJ uses his “Jr.” name as a gimmick.
