Originally Posted by DoubleGrapevine  I've always wondered about that. So the ref wouldn't call that illegal in the double grapevine situation? Wouldn't a situation like that potentially cut off the breath or circulation in the bottom guy? |
No because all the pressure is on the back of the head, so breathing and circulation are not impaired (unless the nose and mouth are pressed against the top man's chest), and there is no danger of neck or shoulder injury as in a full nelson. It's like a 3/4 nelson.