An effective and powerful manoeuvre, the Backflip Kick is a move used by wrestlers with an aerial and acrobatic expertise. It sees the wrestler with their back towards the opponent perform a backflip, with one leg outstretching slightly to kick the opponent on top of the head. The move is more commonly known as a [...]
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#29: Backflip Kick
Posted: January 15, 2011 in StrikesTags: aj styles, backflip kick, kick, kota ibushi, moonsault kick, pele kick, standing moonsault kick, tyler black
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#26: Double Foot Stomp
Posted: January 7, 2011 in Aerial, StrikesTags: chris hero, damian, diving foot stomp, double foot stomp, foot stomp, hardcore wrestling, indy wrestling, kaval, kevin steen, standing foot stomp, warrior's way
For a simple move, the Double Foot Stomp is surprisingly effective. Used as a signature move by some of the best wrestlers in the business today, it sees the wrestler drive their feet into the opponent’s body, usually after leaping off the top turnbuckle. The move is used widely over the Independent circuit, particularly in [...]
#25: Shining Wizard
Posted: January 5, 2011 in StrikesTags: cm punk, keiji mutoh, knee strike, shining wizard, step-up knee strike, yoshi tatsu
A strike that was first originated by Japanese favourite Keiji Mutoh, who was well known by The Great Muta character he portrayed, this move sees the wrestler drive their knee/ inside leg into the opponent’s face as they kneel on the canvas. In wrestling today, there are many ‘Shining’ moves, which is defined as a [...]
#14: Bicycle Kick
Posted: December 17, 2010 in StrikesTags: angelina love, bicycle kick, big boot, botox injection, brogue kick, claudio castagnoli, pump kick, sheamus
As a variation of a Big Boot, the Bicycle Kick is a move that requires momentum to pull off. It is not unusual for the wrestler to surge forwards before hitting this move, which when pulled off correctly looks decapitating. The move has been used by a plethora of wrestling’s biggest stars, the most recent [...]
#7: Step-up Enziguiri
Posted: December 8, 2010 in StrikesTags: alex shelley, arik cannon, chris jericho, enziguiri, kick, strikes
The enziguiri is a nice, strong attack which is sure to ground any opponent. However, there are many different variations to the move, with the most common being a Leg-feed Enziguiri. This sees the wrestler go for a kick, only for the opponent to hold onto the leg and then the wrestler uses their free [...]
