Fear not, because youll find everything you need to know about the basics of wrestlings rules, regulations and the wrestling scoring system right here. The blue book is a supplement to the nfhs rules book, case book and manual, and all other mhsaa approved. Pro wrestling, referee and manager training prospective students begin with a tryout session in order to properly guage their skill level upon entering the center. Brian damage in the wrestling world of good versus evil theres often been another factor thrown into the mix. Jim cornette and idw team have really given a treasure trove of excitement in print form that should not be passed on. There are some reports in 2014 published that referees were not happy with their salaries the reason is that they have to pay their travel expenses. Frequently modified and always subject to further modification, the rules set forth herein must be known and accepted by all wrestlers, coaches, referees and. May 10, 2017 the referee has an important job in the wwe ranging from safety to communication credit. Hisher professional job and his her familys livelihood do not. Leaving the mat during the match without the referees permission. Can be averted or subverted, as shuichi nishinaga of pro wrestling noah once proved in a championship match. In any situation not covered by these rules, the nwa will honor the judgement and discretion of the appointed referee. Professional wrestling rulebook pro wrestling fandom.
The referees of world wrestling entertainment are so powerful that they can make a match or break the match. Wrestler a reports to the scorers table and the referee. Pro mens king of the table event overall champion2019 world armwrestling league rules 2019 will mark the inauguration of the wal supermatch series pitting the best in the world against each other to determine who is the best of the best. Wrestling officials blue book michigan high school athletic. A tag team match pits a pair of wrestlers against another pair or even threeonthree. This league is currently owned by vincent kennedy mcmahon. Mnusaw follows the folkstyle rules as described in the nfhs wrestling rules book with the following mnusa rule modifications. Page 59 201617 nfhs wrestling rules 201617 points of emphasis the nfhs wrestling rules committee and the nfhs board of directors believes there are areas of interscholastic wrestling that need to be addressed and given special attention. Wrestlers will have the option of the new twopiece uniform or the traditional onepiece singlet.
These bizarre wwe rules from the wwe rulebook somehow still. When a supporting part of both wrestlers is out of bounds, the referee stops the wrestling and the wrestlers return to the center of the mat. Referee professional wrestling news newspapers books scholar jstor march 2014 learn how and when to remove this template message. All officials should look professional and well groomed. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. National federation official high school wrestling rule books are published by.
They may shock you, but here are five things you didnt know about wrestling refs, from directing a. The xwc offers a series of classes each week in a safe and controlled environment. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. The secrets behind a wwe referee and what the most important. Nfhs wrestling rule 314a states that before a dual meet begins, the referee shall perform skin checks or verify that skin checks have been performed by a designated, onsite meet, appropriate healthcare professional.
If you have any questions, please contact one of our experienced staff at 18002594733 during business hours or use our contact form anytime. This book is great if you are looking for an unbiased look at the goingson in wwfwwe from the mid80 all the way to the mid2000s. An alternate twopiece uniform consisting of compression shorts or shorts designed for wrestling and a formfitted compression shirt has been approved for the 201718 season in high school wrestling. In fact, pro wrestling is so treasured that there are various rules that. The referee a wrestling referee or official has full control of each match and his or her decisions are final. The official uww rule book supersedes this publication at all times. Overall, this book is the most important comic book wrestling graphic novel any wrestling fan can own.
Whether youre an experienced wrestler looking for a resource for secrets about the finer aspects of technique or youre a beginning wrestler searching for a onestop source that gives you everything you need to understand the sport, youve come to the right place. They are by pinfall hold your opponents shoulders to the mat for a three count, submission make your opponent quit, count out stay outside of the ring for more than 10 seconds, or disqualification break the rules of professional wrestling. Its a nice look at the inner workings and the role of a pro wrestling referee as well. A disqualification is if a wrestler breaks a rule or the ref feels that wrestler is doing what the referee told him not to do over and over again. Officiating wrestling is not a rules book its a practical resource for implementing correct mechanics as developed and approved by the nfhs. Wwfe referees wee willie webber judo jack terry harry smythe billy caputo gilberto roman john benello lou super dusty feldbaumer danny bartfield mike thanosoulos mario savoldi eddie gersh dick kroll dick woherle jack lotz gilberto roman terry yorkston john stanley fred atkins mike figaroa mike torres john riegler dave hebner danny davis joey morella earl. Wikimedia commons has media related to professional wrestling referees the main article for this category is referee professional wrestling. May 24, 2019 there are 4 ways to win a regular match. For the aspiring referee or official, well soon be adding a bootcamp guide on how to become a referee in new york state. This initiates a 5count from the referee, which is where the character of the. How the first gay superstar changed wwe is not only a great book for wrestling fans, its also a satisfying read for members of. Jun 12, 2014 pro wrestling has been so watered down over the rules, its impossible to know when a wrestler is breaking the rules and when hes just gaming the system. View event schedule, commentaries, photographs and more.
Pinfall is when a wrestler pins his opponent for a count of three or the referees 3 slaps against the mat or outer ring area. Oct 10, 2014 and now, highlights from paragon league wrestlings obsessive rule book. Apart from the area allocated for wrestling match and viewers, the playing environment involves a jury of three officials. Pro wrestling 101 importance of referees justin credible. Jan 16, 2020 all elite wrestling s first fulltime female referee, aubrey edwards, talks about her strong inring presence and being a role model for the young women watching. These classes include beginner and advanced training sessions, as well as time devoted to character continue reading training. During the evaluation by the appropriate healthcare professional, it is. These areas of concern are often cyclical, some areas.
Officiating wrestling is not a rules bookits a practical resource for implementing correct mechanics as developed and approved by the nfhs. That evening dan tanaka received his first training from the senior official of northeast championship wrestling, chris santone just a few hours before the promotions event later that evening. Highlights from paragon league wrestlings rule book. If you have any questions, please contact one of our experienced staff at 1800259.
Illinois wrestler inspires others in comeback from injury. Were trying to get all the wrestler pages to match a common template, like the one seen for. A wrestler who is rendered unconscious by a sleeper hold, for. Referee means the person who ensures that the usa boxing technical rules and these aobusa boxing competition rules are followed by the boxers during their bouts in the ring. Clarity provided to outofbounds calls in high school wrestling. An added bonus is a special section explaining freestyle for both men and women, as well as grecoroman, and the differences between these styles and folkstyle wrestling. Pro wrestling wiki is a fancreated website about the wwe and other pro wrestling franchises. Wwe wrestling news, ppv results, videos wrestling inc. A huge credit goes to the kickstarter fans who make this book possible. The unique form of sport portrayed is fundamentally based on and evolved.
Eric bischoff talks empty arena wrestling hurting the business, aew and wwe declining ratings. And now, highlights from paragon league wrestlings obsessive rule book. In the world of pro wrestlingthe business is filled with good guys versus bad guysheroes versus villains and babyfaces versus heels. How the first gay superstar changed wwe is not only a great book for wrestling fans, its. Professional wrestling, often shortened to pro wrestling or simply wrestling, is a form of performance art and entertainment that combines athletics with theatrical performance. The most important thing to know about the rules of professional wrestling is that they can be changed, disregarded, made up on the spot or broken at any time.
Ncaa publications 201718 and 201819 wrestling rules and. Define and specify the practical and technical conditions under which bouts are to take place. So, you have decided to become a wrestling referee. If the feet of a wrestler touch the ropes during a pinfall and the game referee doesnt sanction it then the gamer should break the pin if hes a babyface in specific case according to the. Rules means the anticorruption rules, antidoping rules, disciplinary rules, competition rules, medical rules procedural rules and technical rules.
Top wrestler autobiographies you need to read 2017 edition. How to achieve victory win victory is awarded through the use of a legal hold or series of. Most professional wrestling promotions have a kayfabe rule that referees do. Alternate twopiece uniform approved for high school wrestling. The wiki format allows anyone to create or edit any article, so we can all work together to collect everything there is to know about pro wrestling. As long as the referee is looking the other way and it seems like he always is, anything goes. The three count is the story of a wrestling fan that got to live out his dream job, the story of a good guy who got to win in the end. The referees chief concern is the health and safety of the wrestlers. The people in this category have all been referees or special match enforcers in professional wrestling. Tag team matches have their own set of rules, but most wrestlers abuse and disregard them. May 26, 2014 pro wrestling 101 importance of referees justin credible. The referee can oblige a wrestler with too long hair to wear ear protectors.
He sits beside the mat to keep score and give occasional approval when. The referee training center is the worlds largest library of officiating training materials and videos. A key component to any great matchis to have a solid official or referee. Referees make decisions based on the rules and guidelines found in the national federation high school wrestling rules book. Page 59 201617 nfhs wrestling rules 201617 points of emphasis. Page 59 201617 nfhs wrestling rules 201617 points of. Total nonstop action wrestling is the united states newest, but an upcoming popular wrestling promotion that runs in florida. Come and voice your opinion on anything in the world of pro wrestling, were anxious to get to know our fans and hear all of your wonderful opinions. Pro wrestling has been so watered down over the rules, its impossible to know when a wrestler is breaking the rules and when hes just gaming the. Jessicka havoc in the undead realm, tessa blanchard and eddie edwards vs. Aubrey edwards, all elite wrestling female referee.
Oct 26, 2017 10 unofficial rules that exist in wwe today. We stock wrestling referee equipment and apparel items from top manufacturers such as cliff keen, new balance, fox40 and reebok. Description 201718 and 201819 wrestling rules and interpretations 2 year publication the ncaa produces rules of play for wrestling. Today on the blog brian looks at the history of the devious side of officials that are supposed to call it down the middle. Apr 24, 2018 an alternate twopiece uniform consisting of compression shorts or shorts designed for wrestling and a formfitted compression shirt has been approved for the 201718 season in high school wrestling. Begin your duties as a properly dressed professional. Eventually, he or she will signal to the referee that the pain is too great, and they simply give up. This rule book contains the usa wrestling rules pertaining to freestyle and. Pro wrestling and wwe news, results, exclusive photos and videos, aew, njpw, roh, impact and more since 1997. Not favor one side or another and to ensure the rules are being followed. Jimmy traveled the world with wwe and truly has some fun stories to tell. Fear not, because youll find everything you need to know about the basics of wrestling s rules, regulations and the wrestling scoring system right here. Improve your individual skills or build your associations training program. Midwest allstar wrestlingpro wrestling 4 causes officials rules.
Wrestling apparel for referees such as referee shirts and referee pants, wrestling stop watch, wrestling whistle, wrestling ankle straps, wrestling flip cards, and even wrestling wrist bands. If the feet of a wrestler touch the ropes during a pinfall and the game referee doesnt sanction it then the gamer should break the pin if hes a babyface in specific case according to the storylines he wouldnt be compelled to do so. Professional wrestli ng, often shortened to pro wrest ling or simply wrest ling, is a form of performance art and entertainment that combines athletics with theatrical performance. Wrestling referee equipment wrestling referee uniforms. Less a formal rule book because very few things in wwe are formal. May 19, 2015 brian damage in the wrestling world of good versus evil theres often been another factor thrown into the mix. Aug 26, 2019 top wrestler autobiographies you need to read 2017 edition. The referee has an important job in the wwe ranging from safety to communication credit. Hisher professional job and his her familys livelihood do not depend.
It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, that mimic a titlematch combat sport. In professional wrestling, a referee is an authority figure present in or near the ring during. The broadcast team explained that there were no rules in the match, so the referee couldnt do anything about the interference. All elite wrestlings first fulltime female referee, aubrey edwards, talks about her strong inring presence and being a role model for the young women watching. During the match the referee will make sure that both wrestlers try to stay in bounds within the outside circle on the mat. Only one wrestler from each team is supposed to be in the ring at the same time, and this wrestler is the only one who can legally pin the opponent for a pinfall victory. The journey in becoming professional wrestling referee began on december 29th, 2001. World wrestling entertainment is the united states most famous and popular wrestling promotion. The referee controls the action in the center, and blows the whistle to start and stop the action.