Wrestling Terminology and Slang

A brawler is a wrestler who relies on their strength and power to overpower their opponent, often using strikes and power moves.

A technician is a wrestler who uses technical skill and finesse to outmaneuver their opponent, often using holds and submissions.

A high-flyer is a wrestler who uses high-flying moves and aerial maneuvers to excite the crowd, often performing flips and dives from the top rope.

A grappler is a wrestler who specializes in grappling and submission holds, often using their strength and technique to control their opponent on the mat.

A heel is a wrestler who uses dirty tactics and rule-breaking maneuvers to gain an advantage, often playing the role of the villain in a wrestling storyline.

A face is a wrestler who plays the role of the hero or protagonist in a wrestling storyline, often representing the good guys.

A tweener is a wrestler who plays a character that falls somewhere between a heel and a face, often displaying characteristics of both.

A jobber is a wrestler who consistently loses matches and is used to make other wrestlers look strong, often playing the role of the sacrificial lamb.

A time-limit draw is a wrestling match that ends in a draw or tie after the allotted time limit has expired.

A technical submission is a wrestling match that ends when one wrestler is unable to continue due to injury or exhaustion, typically as a result of a submission hold.

A disqualification is a wrestling match that ends when one wrestler is disqualified for breaking the rules, such as using illegal moves or interfering with the referee.

A knockout is a wrestling match that ends when one wrestler knocks out their opponent, rendering them unable to continue the match.

A submission is a wrestling match that ends when one wrestler submits to their opponent's hold or maneuver, typically by tapping out or verbally indicating their surrender.

A referee stoppage is a wrestling match that ends when the referee stops the match due to excessive violence or danger, typically to protect the wrestlers involved.

A double count-out is a wrestling match that ends when both wrestlers are unable to continue due to injury or exhaustion, typically as a result of being counted out of the ring.