The arm wrestling world stopped when Levan Saginashvili, the Georgian Hulk, dropped into a King's Move. For a man known for his overwhelming raw power and crushing toproll, seeing him utilize a defensive, desperation move sent shockwaves through the community.

The Controversy

Is it fair? Absolutely. Is it terrifying? Yes.

The King's Move (or Open Toproll) is a legal technique under WAF and most professional league rules. It requires the competitor to keep their elbow on the pad while dropping their shoulder below the table level to utilize bone lock and frame integrity rather than pure muscle contraction. Critics argue it's a "bone lock" that bypasses strength, but when a monster like Levan uses it, it evolves into something else entirely.

"When the strongest man on the planet learns how to fight efficiently, the game is over. Levan isn't just strong; he's becoming a technician."

Why Levan Did It

Levan has always been an offensive force. But against endurance monsters like Devon Larratt or Ermes Gasparini, the ability to rest on your frame while draining your opponent is a strategic nuke. By checking his opponent's surge with a King's Move, Levan forces them to burn their gas tank against his structural integrity.

The Verdict

If you hate the King's Move, you hate evolution. Arm wrestling is combat. You use every weapon in your arsenal to pin the other guy. Levan adding this to his repertoire simply means he has no weaknesses left.

Prepare accordingly.