Chokeslam

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Chokeslam is a professional wrestling move in which a wrestler lifts an opponent by the throat and slams them forcefully onto the mat.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf professional wrestling move
wrestling throw
associatedWith big men in wrestling
category power move
slam
commonCounter arm drag reversal
roll-through counter
commonSetup goozle (one-handed throat grab)
opponent charging or running in
two-handed throat grab
hasAlternativeName choke slam
hasVariation chokeslam backbreaker
double-handed chokeslam
sit-out chokeslam
spinning chokeslam
top-rope chokeslam
two-on-one chokeslam
uranage-style chokeslam
legalStatus generally legal in professional wrestling
performedFrom elevated position in some variations
standing position
primaryAction lifting an opponent by the throat
requires grip on opponent’s throat
lifting ability
strength
riskToOpponent impact to back and neck
riskToPerformer back strain
safetyConsideration requires controlled descent by performer
requires flat back bump by opponent
requires tucking opponent’s chin
secondaryAction slamming the opponent onto the mat
storylineFunction demonstrate dominance
sudden match-ending move
targetBodyPart back
throat
typicalHeight high-elevation slam
typicalImpactArea wrestling ring mat GENERATED
typicalPerformerSize heavyweight wrestlers GENERATED
super heavyweight wrestlers GENERATED
typicalUse finishing move
signature move
usedIn professional wrestling
sports entertainment
visualCharacteristic high-impact
one-handed throat lift appearance
spectacular elevation

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The Undertaker signatureMove Chokeslam