What is Professional wrestling attacks?
This page describes the different types of attacks in [[professional wrestling]]. ==Bell clap== A bell clap is a move where a wrestler slaps both of the ears of an opponent at the same time with the palms of their hands, mess up their balance. A bell clap is usually used to escape a [[Professional wrestling holds#Bear hug|bear hug]]. ==Body press== {{For|flying versions|Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Splash}} A body press or splash, is a move where a wrestler falls against their opponent with the middle of their body. A body press can either be used from a running or a jumping position. It uses momentum and weight to impact the opponent, and most versions can be transitioned into a pin. It is a [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Plancha|plancha]] in [[lucha libre]]. ===Big splash=== A big splash is a type of splash where the wrestler jumps forwards and lands stomach-first on their downed opponent. ===Body avalanche=== A body avalanche is where a wrestler charges into their opponent that is in the corner of the ring. The wrestler performing the body avalanche does not leave their feet during the move. ===Crossbody=== A crossbody or crossbody block is a move where a wrestler jumps onto their opponent and lands horizontally across their torso, forcing them to the mat and sometimes resulting in a pinfall attempt. There is also an aerial version, called the [[Professional wrestling aerial attacks#Diving crossbody|diving crossbody]], where wrestler will leap from a high position towards their opponent. ===Lou Thesz press=== A Lou Thesz press is a move where a wrestler jump towards a standing opponent and knocks them over, it results in the opponent lying on their back with the attacking wrestler sitting on the opponent's chest. A version of the Lou Thesz press involves the wrestler jumping on a running opponent and repeatedly striking the opponent in the face while in the mounted position. This version was made popular by [[Stone Cold Steve Austin]]. The original move was invented, popularized