Reverse Neck Throw is the name of a generic back throw originally used by a number of characters in Tekken 2, namely Baek, Bruce, Kazuya, Kunimitsu, Paul, Roger/Alex, and Wang. In Tekken 3, only Paul would retain this move. As of Tekken 5, this move is only used by Paul, Kazuya, and Roger Jr..
When facing the back of an opponent, this move will take precedence of any throw attempt, with the exception of special throws such as the Ultimate Tackle, Wang's Dragon Thrust, or Roger's Frankensteiner.
Description[]
Upon executing this move, the character will grab their opponent around the neck from behind, send them across the shoulder, and slam them down hard on the ground.
Trivia[]
- The throw was unnamed in Tekken 4 and was missing from Paul's in-game command list in that game as well as in Tekken 5. In Tekken 5 onwards, it can be performed with any throw attempt except for 2+4, which will perform his Piggyback Throw instead.
- The Tekken 5 command list demo in Practice Mode has a bug where Paul always performs his Reverse Neck Throw instead of his Piggyback Throw, as the demo is coded to use 1+3 instead of 2+4 (the move list incorrectly states to use either 1+3 or 2+4, which hasn't been possible with Paul since Tekken Tag Tournament).
Gallery[]
Paul using his Reverse Neck Throw on Nina in Tekken 2.
Kazuya using his Reverse Neck Throw in Tekken 2.