There are few grapple holds that demonstrate power and control as much as the Fireman’s carry. There’s a reason why both Brock Lesnar and John Cena use finishing moves that start in this position: when you have someone on your shoulders, it immediately implies that you’re in complete control and that they’re about to experience some real pain.
One of the most interesting moves that can be done from a fireman’s carry is a neckbreaker, which is done by lifting your opponent in what might first appear to be an Attitude Adjustment, only instead of having them fall on their backs, the victim is pushed downwards with their head and neck hitting the user’s knee.
The reason this move is such an effective neckbreaker variation is because the momentum of the victim’s fall is broken by the user’s knee, which adds the amount of force that goes into the victim’s neck. Because of that, this move looks legitimately painful, and if performed incorrectly, can lead to a concussion (or worse) quite easily.
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