10 Most Awesome Wrestling Submissions (And Who Did Them Best)
3. Ankle Lock | Ken Shamrock
An Ankle Lock is a leg lock that is characterized by being a toe hold manoeuvre with devastating effects. Its a very versatile move that's able to be locked in from a standing, kneeling or seated position. It can be secured via a scissoring leg lock to create more twerk and manipulation of the joint.
Kurt Angle is one of the most well-known users of this submission hold, while other amateur-turned-pro wrestlers such as Jake Hager and Chad Gable have also included it within their movesets. There is something that feels altogether legitimate about this move, and that becomes even more clear when you see the great MMA fighter, Ken Shamrock, lock in this submission hold.
Shamrock is a UFC Hall of Famer who has legitimised any sport he has taken part in, having competed as a kickboxer, mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. He is considered one of the greatest fighters in MMA history, while using legitimate MMA moves and embracing a shoot style into his wrestling that hadn’t been seen in American pro wrestling at the time.
Known as “The World’s Most Dangerous Man”, Ken has held championships in UFC, Pancrase, WWE and IMPACT Wrestling.