screwjob

English

Etymology

screw +‎ job

Noun

screwjob (plural screwjobs)

1. (professional wrestling) An incident where management disadvantages a wrestler without their prior knowledge.
   • 1997 March 26, John0714, “Most Significant Non-Screwjob Matches of All Time?”, in rec.sport.pro-wrestling‎^[1] (Usenet), message-ID <19970326010000.UAA22561@ladder01.news.aol.com>:

     I will throw out Giant taking title from Flair on RAW. Desperately attempted screwjob did not come off, I can still her Woman's screams, or was that every match of those days:) And I loved it that the Giant didn't sell.

   • 2003 December 30, Dont Trust Anybody, “What Is A Screwjob Finish And Does Last Night's Count As One?”, in rec.sport.pro-wrestling‎^[2] (Usenet), message-ID <5dcc46b096e7859a0d6c2914242d6283@news.teranews.com>:

     What is a screwjob finish and does the finish of last night's Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H match count as one?