Inspiration: The Stump Puller

Alex R. suggested that I post about some of the moves I use. Not everyone is familiar with every hold. Now Wrestling Arsenal already has an alphabetical listing of hot galleries that includes a lot of holds, including the Stump Puller. They're a great place to start. I decided to do my own post anyway, just for fun.

Flash LaCash traps Guido Genatto (here)

I started with this hold because I do use it in my stories, but it's not really well known. And it's especially rare nowadays. Even finding examples and images wasn't easy. There are a few at BGEast's Arena, under Holds in a few of the Submissions folders. However, I don't like to use their pics too much as that's paid content. I did use one, but it's from a pro match, not one of theirs.

Bully Busick is one of the few examples on Google

Bully Busick again

Chad Collyer (BGEast Arena)

Doink the Clown used it as his finisher for awhile, but he's not exactly the sexiest dude in my opinion.

Doink vs. a jobber (here)

Doink vs. Lightning Kid (here)

I was introduced to this by a friend of mine who loves it. What's so great is that the victim feels pretty much helpless. It's humiliating, to be crushed under bulge while staring at your own. And to watch it, it gives a great view of bulge, taint and butt.

Zooming in on Guido (vs. Flash LaCash here)

To apply the Stump Puller, your opponent is seated. You step over one shoulder then grab his opposite leg (e.g., if you step over the right shoulder, you grab his left leg). Now just lift the leg and you've got it locked. The victim is trapped, his neck and torso crushed down and his hamstring extended. You need to be somewhat flexible and warmed up, with hamstrings stretched out.

Like any move, you need to be careful and responsible. This can actually be dangerous, but no one needs to get hurt as long as you know what you're doing. Always listen to your opponent and your own body.

Of course there are variations and combos possible, like the two-legged version or ones adapted for safety based on the opponent's ability. Below are three hot ones.

Jerry Gray on Mark Star (starting at 5:04 here)

Gray holds Star for 45-seconds! (starting at 5:04 here)

Not exactly a stump puller, but similar (Lowe vs. Rush here)

Lane Hartley on Brad Barnes (here)

Lane doubled by Maverick and Karn (here)

So that's my story on the stump puller. What do you think? Did you know the hold? Do you like it? Not like it?

Alex