High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him down, which makes up most of the action of professional wrestling. They are sometimes also called power maneuvers, as they are meant to emphasize a wrestlers strength. Many maneuvers are known by several different names. Professional wrestlers frequently give their finisher (signature moves that usually result in a win) new names that reflect their gimmick. Moves are listed under general categories whenever possible.