No you're right just the people in this game believe you push the other guy out the ring in aikido. You can, but it's always best to tackle them to the ground. Watch any experienced aikido players in real life, the first things they try are leg sweeps.
Leg Sweep - A move where you, usually with your legs, try to get your foes feet off the ground.
Hurt Ego - What people say when they just want to look cool and funny to make fun of someone.