10 Deadliest Wrestling Submission Holds Ever

By Chris Quicksilver /

8. Last Chancery

Greatest Practitioner: Austin Aries Also Used By: No-One (yet!) The €˜Last Chancery€™ is the name used by Austin Aries for his modified version of a bridging arm triangle choke, a type of chokehold that originated from judo. The move takes its name from the front chancery; a type of standing headlock that is similar to an arm triangle. An arm triangle choke is a legitimately deadly move that involves a headlock that constricts the windpipe between the victim€™s own shoulder and the arm of the practitioner. It is commonly used in MMA fights. Aries€™ version, like the best pro wrestling holds, adds a dash more spectacle to the mix, as, once the hold is applied, Aries rolls forward in a flip-like motion, bridging his back and wrenching his opponent€™s back and neck upwards at the same time. It looks awesome, providing an excellent photo opportunity. This is a hold that you can probably expect to see taking its place as a much-feared and widely used move in the years to come.