Pictionary of Wrestling Holds
Dragon Sleeper


Personal definition:

The opponent sits down. The wrestler is behind him and wraps his arm around the opponent's head in such a way that the opponent's face is facing the arm pits or the bicep of the wrestler.
Big Book of Wrestling Moves definition: Face Lock, Inverted
Used by : Tatsumi Fujinami, Ultimo Dragon, Owen Hart
AKA : Dragon Sleeper
Description : The attacker stands behind the victim. The attacker reaches over the victim's head and locks it so the victim's head is facing upward and is trapped under the attacker's arm. The attacker usually kneels down once the hold is applied and adds pressure by locking their hands and squeezing.
Variations : Inverted Face Lock w/ Body Scissors (Al Snow)
Wiki definition: The wrestler stands behind the opponent, who is either sitting or laying down, places the opponent in an inverted facelock, and hooks the opponent's near arm with his free arm. The wrestler then pulls backwards and up, wrenching the opponent's neck. If the opponent is sitting, the wrestler can place their knee under the opponent's back, adding more pressure.

A dragon sleeper with body scissors is sometimes referred to as a Beast Choker as named by Dan "The Beast" Severn.

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Personal rating:

Ease of execution: 7.50
Required strength: 2.71
Required resistance: 7.00
Effectiveness: 6.54
Autonomy: 3.31


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