10 Most Devastating Wrestling Submission Holds Ever

Submission holds are an integral part of professional wrestling, despite how it changes over time. Some of the greatest wrestlers of all time, such as Bret Hart, Kurt Angle, Bob Backlund, Daniel Bryan and many others, have relied on such holds as their finishing maneuvers, instead of the usual grapple moves or strike attacks. Some submission holds are simple, holding one part of the body and stretching it as much as possible. Others are a bit more complex, and require both user and victim to be in specific positions for the hold to work perfectly. In a previous article on WhatCulture.com, a fellow writer submitted what they considered the deadliest submission holds ever: That list contains many well-known submission holds that will not be seen on this list. They are: the Ankle Lock, Camel Clutch, Last Chancery, Iron Claw, Stepover Toehold, Crossface, Bearhug, Figure-4 Leglock, Sleeper Hold, and Sharpshooter. This article will continue that idea, listing the 10 most devastating submissions holds. These holds will be based off both how successful they have been for their wielders, and in some cases, how legitimately painful they can be. Either way, submission holds are an integral part of professional wrestling, and often times, they came across as painful and/or extremely effective maneuvers. It is for those reasons that you should not try these maneuvers at home...