DaltonJ

This is a nice move 😜 — the “near-side cradle.”
Here:
1. The top wrestler uses one arm to reach around the opponent's head and neck from the side.
2. The other arm reaches under the opponent's near leg (the leg closest to the wrestler) and lifts it.
3. The wrestler then pulls the opponent's head and leg together, cradling them.
4. The wrestler can use their head and body to control the opponent and secure them in this position.
This move can lead to a pin or near fall if executed successfully.

This suuuuucks!!! 🤢 
 

The oil check (or the butt drag)!!   Of all wrestling moves, this is by far the most controversial. These are very rare, and if they do occur, are met with severe consequences. These are REALLY frowned upon. Basically, when your opponent is on his knee or knees, it’s sticking your finger(s) up your opponent’s butt. Doing this will flatten him out quick. (The sneaky way some wresters get around this is taking the flat end of your hand just under your opponent’s balls. The jolt/shock may be enough to catch him off guard and lock him down.) 

The spladle!!! I’ve done a few of these. 😜Often considered the most embarrassing and humiliating position to lock your opponent in (for obvious reasons) because it exposes their vulnerability and lack of control in the match. 

Correct. Having wrestled in school, it’s the exception to see that on the mat; off the mat, yeah it happens. The intensity of the sport really does take over your focus. Adrenaline is pumping, and your mind is solely on the match and executing your technique. Sure, there are moments of physical contact, but the training ingrains discipline to control your body’s responses. Singlets don’t provide much coverage, as they are designed to be form-fitting and functional rather than modest. But the emphasis is on the match, not any potential distractions. If ever there was a stray thought, it was quickly overridden by the rush of adrenaline and the determination to win. Wrestling is all about mental toughness and staying locked in, regardless of any external factors.

I just watched this intense, disturbing new Netflix series called “Baby Reindeer.” It follows the true story of a young writer / comic named Richard Gadd who faces a stalker. The show is gripping and deals with the fear and psychological impact of being stalked, but it goes even deeper into other intense and complex issues. The performances are top-notch, and the series really keeps you hooked from start to finish. Parts are very hard to watch. Still chewing on the ending. Let me know what you think if you watch it!