What became known as the gorilla (or military) press slam was one of The Ultimate Warrior's favorite moves.ĭavey Boy Smith popularized a version of the bodyslam that added momentum to the equation. After showing off his strength, he'd dump them on the mat. Gorilla Monsoon would lift his opponents high above his head as if they were barbells and he a weightlifter. Josef Smejkal was eventually not exciting enough. He did, of course.Ī move that would have shocked the fans watching Gustav Fristensky vs. Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III centered on whether the hero could lift up the behemoth and slam him down. Its significance only rose when the man receiving the move was a Goliath. The bodyslam became more customary as time went on. That move is among the highlights of the action, with the two foes taking big swings looking to end the bout. They built toward the climax of their match in Chicago by trading bodyslams.
Wilbur Snyder and Angelo Poffo (Randy Savage's father) clashed often in the '50s. In the past, though, it was a thrilling item in one's arsenal. The bodyslam is not a move that will earn one an "ooh" today. To scoop a man up and send him crashing onto his back is now commonplace.
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The bodyslam is one of the key ways wrestlers began to move pro wrestling away from its Greco-Roman roots, implementing a weapon that would be illegal in an amateur setting. The trip downward isn't as central to the sport as it is now. The action centers on the competitors' battling for control either while standing or doing the same while on the mat. One will not see a single piledriver or superplex. Watch Gustav Fristensky clash with Josef Smejkal in front of a large crowd:
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