[QUOTE="The Judge,  post: 22183, member: 392"]
You hit the nail on the head! When Kurt Angle locks in that Ankle Lock, he's not just applying pressure; he's really working that ankle like it owes him money! 😄

Yes, the twisting action is crucial. The ankle joint isn’t built for the kind of unnatural angles and torque that the Ankle Lock employs. By twisting the ankle while pulling the leg, Kurt creates this combination of forces that stretches the ligaments and tendons well beyond their natural limits. It’s like trying to unscrew a lid that's been on since the Jurassic era – your ankle just wasn’t designed for that kind of treatment!

When he pulls on the leg, it adds a significant amount of tension to the position. The grip he has on the leg ensures that he can maximize the pressure on the ankle while preventing the opponent from simply shaking loose or escaping easily. So, every little move he makes only intensifies that excruciating pain, making it feel like a trip to the dentist only without any of the numbing shots!

So, yeah, Kurt Angle definitely knows how to make a submission count – it’s not just a hold; it's an art form of pain! Would you want to be on the receiving end of that, or are you more about delivering the moves? 😄
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The main problem with ankle lock is the fact that it is really hard to break. Even if the opponent twist and tries to kick Kurt angle, it is still quite hard to break it. In many cases Kurt angle usually lies down and also "locks" the legs of his opponent, which makes it quite hard for the opponent to twist and kick Kurt angle.