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Chris Masters applying a bear hug from the front on Shawn Michaels.. In wrestling, a bear hug, also known as a bodylock, is a grappling clinch hold and stand-up grappling position where the arms are wrapped around the opponent, either around the opponent's chest, midsection, or thighs, sometimes with one or both of the opponent's arms pinned to the opponent's body.
Technically known as a bear hug, lariat combination, this was the traditional finishing move of The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart). Neidhart would lift the opponent in a bearhug in the center of the ring, while Hart leaned against the ringside ropes, facing the opponent's back.
Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by performers to immobilize their opponents or lead to a submission. This article covers the various pins, stretches and transition holds used in the ring.
ANAHEIM, CALIF. – Miguel Sanó was the most popular man before Friday's game at Angel Stadium, chatting with a few of his former teammates and coaches before he took pregame batting practice ...
In wrestling it is referred to as the tie-up. The use of a clinch hold results in the clinch. Clinch holds can be used to close in on the opponent, as a precursor to a takedown or throw, or to prevent the opponent from moving away or striking effectively. Typical clinch holds include: Bear hug; Collar tie; Overhook; Pinch grip tie; Underhook
Bear hug; Collar-and-elbow position; Double collar tie; Double underhooks; Pinch grip tie; Clinch hold; Fighters may attempt to break from the clinch, either as the rule requires it as in boxing or because they wish to obtain a better position by moving out and re-engaging, If the clinch continues, fighters may attempt to strike, takedown or ...
Polar Bear (Brian Butch) The Appleton native with bleach blonde hair became a central component of Wisconsin's basketball teams, playing in 124 games from 2004 to 2008.
Build-A-Bear Workshop and Guests Send Hugs to Children and Families Affected by Oklahoma Tragedy ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Build-A-Bear Workshop® announced today initiatives to provide support ...