The 3D is the finishing move of the
Dudley Boyz, a
WWF (and formerly
ECW)
tag team. It is one of the few two-man
finishers, and was invented by
Dean Malenko.
To execute the 3D, a standing, groggy victim is lifted up and at an angle by one man (usually
D-Von Dudley), and then caught by the head in a headlock by a second man (usually
Bubba Ray Dudley). Imagine a
Stone Cold Stunner, except with a hoist into the air.
The nice thing about this maneuver is that it is very useful for
putting people through tables, a signature spot for the
Dudleyz.