Answer: WRESTLES

AnswerCrossword Clue
WRESTLESEmulates Ric Flair
WRESTLESGrapples
WRESTLESPuts a hold on, perhaps
WRESTLESCompetes in folkstyle
WRESTLESTries to get a pin
WRESTLESContends (with)
WRESTLESTries to pin down
WRESTLESStrives
WRESTLESHas a lock on?
WRESTLESGoes to the mat
WRESTLESPuts a hold on, say
wrestlesForce (someone) into a particular position or place by fighting in such a way
wrestlesWRESTLE, to grapple with, also WRASSLE, WRASTLE, WRAXLE
wrestlesTake part in a fight, either as a sport or in earnest, that involves grappling with one's opponent and trying to throw or force them to the ground
wrestlesStruggle with a difficulty or problem
wrestlesMove or manipulate (something) in a specified way with difficulty and some physical effort