"The Shears" in ringen

[David_Knight]

Has anyone seen the phrase "the shears" (Latin forpex, German scheer) used to describe a wrestling position in any of the manuals? It appears to be a type of clinch, similar to collar-and-elbow. Thanks.

[Brian Hunt]

Hi David,

I would probably translate that as either scissors or pincers, though it can be shears or cutters (such as wire) as well. I think I may have saw something like that in Auswald though I will have to double check it.

Brian Hunt
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[David_Knight]

After working through this technique, I believe the modern wrestling term for the "open shears" would be "single collar tie."