When it comes to demonstrating power and domination, there are few wrestling maneuvers more effective than the Chokeslam. Though it appears to be a dangerous move, especially considering the user grabs their opponents throat, its actually a very safe maneuver that doesnt actually hurt the victim as much as it appears on TV. So simple in fact, that many larger and more immobile wrestlers have adopted the move because of its simple execution yet devastating appearance. Many great moments in wrestling history have been created through the use of the Chokeslam. Its the perfect big mans move, because theres nothing more intimidating and symbolic of a wrestlers power than the ability to lift them up by their necks and slamming them down as hard as humanly possible. This article will highlight the ten best users of the Chokeslam, based on how well they perform the move on TV, and how they can take such a simple move and make it look much more dangerous and painful than it really is. Many of these wrestlers are among the largest wrestlers in their respective promotions, but a few of them are actually smaller wrestlers, yet they too have managed to make the Chokeslam work for them. Whatever the case, the Chokeslam is one move that always turns heads and garners a reaction from wrestling fans. From the smallest and least-intimidating, to the largest and most dominant, these are the 10 greatest users of the Chokeslam in wrestling history.
Alexander Podgorski is a writer for WhatCulture that has been a fan of professional wrestling since he was 8 years old. He loves all kinds of wrestling, from WWE and sports entertainment, to puroresu in Japan.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queen's University in Political Studies and French, and a Master's Degree in Public Administration. He speaks English, French, Polish, a bit of German, and knows some odd words and phrases in half a dozen other languages.
