Illegal Moves

If you have been wondering what isn't allowed in the ring then check out a few of the following. This is just a short list I will bring you more illegal moves in a subsequent post. I bet you thought nothing was illegal in the world of professional wrestling?

Illegal attacks


Asian mist

The wrestler spits a colored mist in the face of the opponent. The mist (typically green, but also in red and black varieties) supposedly stings and temporarily blinds opponent. As the name implies, the move is associated with wrestlers of Asian origin. Asian mist was invented by The Great Kabuki.

Eye poke

When a wrestler pokes his finger(s) into an opponent's eye(s). This is an illegal attack mainly used by heel wrestlers to gain an upperhand on their opponent.

Eye rake

Also called a Thumb to the eye. This is when a wrestler rakes his thumb(s) down an opponent's eye(s). This is an illegal attack mainly used by heel wrestlers to gain an upperhand on their opponent.