SportsSeptember 1, 2026

suplexes

SOO-plek-siz

Definition

A wrestling maneuver in which a wrestler lifts an opponent off the mat and throws them over backward.

Etymology

Derived from the French 'souplesse', meaning 'suppleness' or 'flexibility', which was adapted into English wrestling terminology in the early 20th century to describe the fluid, arching nature of the throw.

In the news

AJ Styles uses this term to describe a foundational, classic wrestling move, contrasting the simplicity of early professional wrestling with modern high-flying stunts.

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