Hidden Blade

The Hidden Blade is a professional wrestling maneuver and strike known for its high-impact running swing of the back elbow aimed at the back of a kneeling opponent's head. This move is accentuated with theatrics, intensifying its effect. This move was innovated and is prominently used by Will Ospreay, notably within the realm of New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW).
==Execution==
To execute the Hidden Blade, the wrestler sprints toward a kneeling opponent from the corner, unleashing a forceful swing of their elbow to strike the back of the opponent's head. Additionally, the move can also be employed while facing the opponent, and even as a ripcord attack akin to the famed Rainmaker maneuver used by Kazuchika Okada.
==Variations==
A modified take on the Hidden Blade is the Ripcord Hidden Blade. This variation integrates a ripcord motion, grabbing the opponent from the back and spinning them while holding onto their arm, before the wrester launches forward into a diving back elbow.
==Trivia==
*The name of this move draws inspiration from the video game franchise Assassin's Creed.
Category:Professional wrestling moves