suplex

/ ˈsuːplɛks /

noun

1. a wrestling hold in which a wrestler grasps his opponent round the waist from behind and carries him backwards

Word History and Origins

Origin of suplex¹

C20: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

“Defensive players don’t get mad when they tackle me and suplex me like that. That’s what I was doing. I was making a tackle for my team.”

From Seattle Times

WWE star Big E’s neck is broken after he lands on his head after a suplex.

From Los Angeles Times

Big E was teaming with Kofi Kingston against Sheamus and Ridge Holland when Holland gave him a belly-to-belly suplex.

From Los Angeles Times

Huang is introduced by the referee as if she is going to suplex a salad instead of eat four shredded lettuce bowls in 10 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times

Best sequence: McIntyre hit an overhead suplex and three consecutive Future Shock DDTs , but Lashley kicked out at two.

From Los Angeles Times