Until Paige pulled a Houdini earlier this month, no one had escaped the clutches of AJ Lees Black Widow (at least not when the Divas title was on the line). Visually, this is an impressive submission hold, although lets face it: Every submission hold looks more visually appealing when applied by a diva. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBJM1OhnWMU But seriously, AJ has slapped this move on in a variety of ways: from a standing position, from a headscissors and as a counter to several power moves. Its unique in a WWE ring and its the kind of submission hold that can wear down any competitor, regardless of size. Those are the criteria for a successful submission finisher. When AJ spins into the Black Widow, fans know the match is almost over. Establishing that as a solid finisher is part of what made Paiges win such a big moment.
Scott is a former journalist and longtime wrestling fan who was smart enough to abandon WCW during the Monday Night Wars the same time as the Radicalz. He fortunately became a fan in time for WrestleMania III and came back as a fan after a long high school hiatus before WM XIV. Monday nights in the Carlson household are reserved for viewing Raw -- for better or worse.
