The rock's overhead belly-to-belly throw

[Guest J*ingus]

Having had some actual training as a pro wrestler, I'd rather you never even touched me, it's safer that way.

[Guest Big Poppa Popick]

I think the reason rock's moves seem fast is that it fits with his character

 

often, he is getting his proverbial BUTT handed too him, and then quickly powers back, its like his whole wrestling style is built on bursts of adrenaline, maybe thats where they are coming from

[Guest Spaceman Spiff]

Since you've had training, which of the 2 is safer, in your opinion:

--Hands on chest

--Catch, wrap arms around, then throw

 

I'm not trying to be a smart-ass, just wondering what the "expert" opinion would be.

[Guest J*ingus]

Well, it wasn't a LOT of training, but anyway:

 

The vast majority of "flip" bumps (i.e., the ones where you spin head-over-heels in midair), when taken correctly, are almost entirely the bumpee throwing himself, and the bumper barely touching him.  The lighter the other guy touches you, the more control you have over your own bump.  That's one reason some wrestlers don't like working guys like Scott Steiner, because they really lock it in and throw you.  

 

BUT I've got to say that, as a fan, Rock's "suplex" looks like shit.  It may be easier to take, but hell, a punch that misses by three feet is "easier to take" than one that makes some kind of contact, ya know what I mean?

[Guest bsrizpac]

it just looks like shit. Period. That's the problem.

[Guest midnightxpress 4life]

Its that super samon strenght that the rock has that allows him to throw 250 pound men over his head while barely touching them and yes that move does suck

[Guest InigoMontoya]

It's just too unbelievable. But really, most moves, if the opponent was fighting against it would be completely impossible. When messing around, if I try and suplex my bro, he can nearly stop me from doing it, and I'm about 180% of his weight. NO, i'M NOT TALKING ABOUT BACKYARD WRESTLING!

[Guest Lil Naitch]

The Rock just rushes through matches. Most of his moves are a bit sloppy because he does them so damn fast.

[Guest Big Poppa Popick]

again its because the rock's moveset is supposed to be electrifying and fast..

 

cmon, you know hes channeling the spirits of fellow samoans with help from the good papa to have them throw his opponent