How to Do the Rock Bottom
The Rock, as every wrestling fan knows, is dubbed “The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment History.” Such a title means, its owner must have an awesome set of wrestling moves and he truly does. The Rock Bottom happens to be one of The Rock’s two finishing maneuvers, which were responsible for his lengthy world championship reign. You can be a wrestling champion as well, at least in your room. Learn how to do the rock bottom and you’ll certainly smell what The Rock is cookin’.
Safety Precautions
The Rock Bottom, just like with any other wrestling move, is dangerous when performed by an amateur. If you do it carelessly, your companion might get seriously injured. The impact might damage his or her neck and spine. As you probably know, professional wrestlers don’t really hurt each other, or else many of them would have been slapped with lawsuits, or even jail sentences by now. You should follow suit. Just do the move with caution and minimal impact.
Doing the Rock Bottom
The move is a combination of a trip and a slam. Your “wrestling opponent” must be standing upright for you to perform the maneuver gracefully. Some cooperation from him or her is also necessary, so it will look pretty devastating. With some practice, you can execute the move with speed, much to the envy of your wrestling fan buddies.
Procedure:
Ask your companion to stand straight, facing you.
Stand beside your companion, with your right arm clutching his left shoulder.
Place your right leg beside your companion’s right leg, in-between his or her legs.
Give your buddy a slight tap on the shoulder, which is a signal for him or her to jump.
After making the tap, raise your right arm while continuing to clutch your buddy’s shoulder. Increase the pressure of your grip, so your companion will know that it is time to jump.
You companion leaps up while you try to raise your right arm even higher. Maintain your grip on his or her shoulder and keep your arm’s posture.
Slam your opponent to the ground, as you also fall forward. In the end, both of you will be lying on the ground with your companion facing up and you facing down. Go for the pin.
The Rock Bottom is a good starting point if you want to know how to perform the finishing moves of popular wrestlers. It is easy to execute and you don’t really need to carry your companion’s weight. Once you’re used to performing it, you can start learning up on The Rock’s catch phrases and talking in third person for long periods.