The Piledriver is one of the most high-risk finishing maneuvers. Never try the piledriver at home under any circumstances as it may lead to extremely serious injuries: leave it to the trained pros to do it. Used only in professional ladies’ matches, the piledriver is a maneuver after which the victim is always supposed to pass out, becoming a sure mark for the pin.

The attacker kicks her victim in the stomach to make her lean forward, then pushes down on her head and stuffs it between her legs. She then reaches under her waist with both arms and gets her up until she us completely upside down, with her head between the attacker’s legs. The attacker then positions her victim so that she is looking out between the legs of her victim too. She then either kneels down letting her opponent’s head hit the mat or sits down. In some joshi puroresu matches I’ve seen the attacker jump into the air before sitting down.

The victim is usually instantly KOd by the move, and the pin is a mere formality after that. Mind you that it is entirely the responsibility of the attacker to execute the move in a way that avoids injury for the victim. A well-executed pile driver will not only achieve the sought after visual effect, it will also make certain the victim doesn’t get hurt.

Possible escape: don’t let the attacker get you up in the position for the piledriver. Once you’re up there, you’re quite helpless about it. Don’t ever execute piledrivers in fun wrestling matches.

Rating: one of the most efficient moves: it always leads to a pin.