Wrestling Rules

What is Wrestling?  the sport or activity of grappling with an opponent and trying to throw or hold them down on the ground, typically according to a code of rules. 

WWE Rules

  • Matches are settled on the final ruling given in the broadcast. Disqualifications, count-outs, appeals, reversals of results etc. are included for settlement purposes 
  • Any of these events occurring after the broadcast are not counted for settlement purposes, e.g. reversals of results do not count 
  • Matches in which the number of participants are given beforehand will be void if there is any change to the scheduled line-up, for example, if a 3-on-3 tag team match becomes a 2-on-2 match or vice-versa 
  • In the event of no final ruling in the broadcast, bets will void
  • Any bets on non-tag team matches with five or more entrants - including but not limited to the Royal Rumble, Money in The Bank & Andre The Giant Battle Royal - are accepted all in run or not. Stakes will be lost if the selection does not take part. Prices will be available upon request for competitors not quoted. An unquoted competitor will count as the winner should they win the event.
  • In the event of multiple winners being declared during the broadcast, dead heat rules will apply.
  • If the specified show or Pay-per-View event is postponed and takes place at a later date then all bets for that event will stand. If it is cancelled with no rearranged show or Pay-per- View event then bets will be void
  • If the listed match does not take place at the specified event then bets on this match will be made void.
  • Bets will be settled on the winner of the match not on the transfer of title. 

1st Participant Eliminated

You're betting on: Which of the stated participants will be eliminated from the match first. 

  • If two participants are eliminated simultaneously then dead heat rules will apply. 

Method of Victory

You're betting on: Which of the listed methods the nominated wrestler will win by.

  • In the event of a draw all bets will be made void. In the event of any other end to the match other than the listed outcomes bets will be made void. 

Brand of Winner

You're betting on: Which brand the winner of the event is attached to at the start of the event.

  • Settled according to brand attachment at the start of the listed event as per WWE.com.
  • Any Individual not listed under the Raw or Smackdown rosters will be settled as Any Other. 

Ongoing Specials - "Champion After"

You're betting on: Which individual or team will be the next holder of the listed title.

  • Other selections will be made available on request. Settled as per WWE.com.
  • Any bets struck after relevant WWE press releases made via Website, Social Media, TV or WWE Network Broadcasts will be made void

Iron Man/Iron Woman/Longest Stay

You're betting on: Which participant stays in the match for the longest period of time. 

  • In the event of 2 or more participants having the same length of time then dead heat rules will apply.
  • Bets are settled in accordance with times published on WWE.com.

Shortest Stay

You're betting on: Which participant stays in the match for the shortest period of time.

  • In the event of 2 or more participants having the same length of time then dead heat rules will apply.
  • Bets are settled in accordance with times published on WWE.com.

Most Eliminations

You're betting on: Which participant has the most eliminations in the match.

  • In the event of 2 or more participants having the same length of eliminations then dead heat rules will apply.
  • Bets are settled in accordance with elimination information published on WWE.com.

RequestABet Specials

  • RequestABet Specials - Match Winners - These markets will be settled on the named participants to win their scheduled match. Scheduled matches will be deemed to be those advertised on the WWE.com site ahead of the event. If any individual match is settled as void then the entire RequestABet selection will be void. 
  • RequestABet Specials - Scheduled Matches - For the selection to be settled as a winner the exact combination of participants must take part in a scheduled match at the named event. A match will be deemed to be scheduled if it appears on WWE.com in the previews section of the named event. The opening bell will be used to determine that the match has taken place, even if it does not reach a natural conclusion. Matches that take place on the Kick-Off show will be settled as winners. 
  • RequestABet Specials - Time Related - You are betting on how long a nominated match will last for or how long the named participant(s) will take to perform the nominated action or to be eliminated from the match. Time markets will be settled using results from the official WWE website. In the absence of a result being published at the named sources Sky Bet reserves the right to use other credible sources for settlement. 
  • RequestABet Specials - Eliminations - You are betting on the number of eliminations or which participant will eliminate/be eliminated by the named participant(s). For these markets dead heat rules will not apply meaning ties for most eliminations will be settled as winners. Joint eliminations will be settled as winners. In bets where one participant is nominated to be eliminated before/after another, both of these participants must take part in the match otherwise bets will be void. Markets will be settled using results from the official WWE website. In the absence of a result being published at the named sources Sky Bet reserves the right to use other credible sources for settlement. 
  • RequestABet Specials - Entry Numbers - You are betting on the named participant to enter/win a match from the specified position(s). If the named participant is removed from the match before officially taking part and is replaced by another participant bets will be settled as losers. Selections involving participants who take no part will be settled as losers. 
  • RequestABet Specials - Appear at Venue - You are betting on the named person must be shown on the main broadcast not including the Kick-Off show. The named person must be present at the arena/venue and be shown live; appearances in pre-recorded clips, replays or appearances on the big screens will not be counted for settlement purposes. 
  • RequestABet Specials - Leave as Champion - You are betting on the named person to leave as champion of the nominated title at the end of the PPV broadcast. Where no title is specified then following titles will be acknowledged; Universal Championship, WWE Championship, United States Championship, Intercontinental Championship, Raw Women's Championship, Smackdown Women's Championship, Cruiserweight Championship, Raw Tag Team Championship, Smackdown Tag Team Championship. Bets are all in run or not. If the superstar named in the selection does not compete for the named title at the event the selection will be settled as a loser. 
  • RequestABet Specials - To Participate - You are betting on the named participant to compete officially in the specified match or to compete in any scheduled match at the event in instances where a match isn't specified. If the named person/team do not participate then the selection will be settled as a loser. Match interference does not count. A match will be deemed to be scheduled if it appears on WWE.com in the previews section of the named event. 
  • RequestABet Specials - Mixed RequestABet - This section will contain combinations of other RequestABet sections such as Match Winners, Leave as Champion and Appear at Venue. It will also contain any bespoke requests that do not fall under any specific category. Where possible all selections will be settled according to WWE.com or the official WWE social media accounts. In the absence of an official result being declared Sky Bet reserves the right to adjudicate as necessary and in the absence of an obvious result bets will be made void. 
  • RequestABet Specials - Main Event - You are betting on which match will be the last match on the card on the listed event. Should the event be held over multiple days then dead heat rules apply. 

Sumo Rules 

Match Winner 

You're betting on: Which wrestler will be declared the winner by the chief judge/referee at the end of the bout. 

Bout Betting 

  • Bets will be settled on the final decision that is announced at the end of the bout. On occasions where the Gyoji (Ring Judge) decision is overruled by the Shimpan (Ring Side Judges) as a result of a mono-il (review), the announcement of the head Shimpan will be used for settling purposes. In the event that the match is ordered to be restarted, bets will be settled on the bout where an official result is declared. 
  • If a bout is decided by kinjite (illegal technique) or mawashi (belt undone), the market will be settled on the official winner declared by the judges. 
  • If any bout is postponed or delayed and does not place within 24 hours of the scheduled start time, then bets will be made void. 

Olympic Games 

  • All Events will be settled on the official IOC (International Olympic Committee) Results. 

Gold Medal Winner 

You're betting on: Which athlete will win this event. 

  • In the event that any competitor is disqualified, bets on this selection will be treated as losers. 

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