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. In professional wrestling, a referee is an authority figure present in or near the ring during matches. Former wwe referee looks back on working the undertaker vs. 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. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing this booklet is designed to give you a basic summary of the main rules of basketball based on fiba rules. The referee training center is the worlds largest library of officiating training materials and videos. Official rule book competition rules effective january 1, 2014 revised november 20. Officiating wrestling was written by the american sport education program asep in cooperation with the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. The referees chief concern is the health and safety of the wrestlers. Fifa therefore has a policy of ongoing training for its referees to. It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, that mimic a titlematch combat sport. Professional wrestling rulebook pro wrestling fandom. Brian damage in the wrestling world of good versus evil theres often been another factor thrown into the mix.
Less a formal rule book because very few things in wwe are formal. Mnusaw follows the folkstyle rules as described in the nfhs wrestling rules book with the following mnusa rule modifications. A place for pro wrestling referees to voice there opinions. As a practicing attorney i demand to have a copy of the official wrestling rule book so that i can thoroughly examine it and call out the constant bs that occurs during matches. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you. A fair referee would never think about doing a fast count, but scott armstrong has been a very partial official at certain times. My path from fan to a wrestling heel, is a story about a man who was forced to prove himself amongst a locker room full of the best talent in wrestling at the. So we all know there are rules in wrestling but why arent these rules made available to the public. 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. Eventually, he or she will signal to the referee that the pain is too great, and they simply give up. It is not intended to replace the official rule book. Highlights from paragon league wrestlings rule book.
Football is a global sport and its rules must be interpreted and applied with absolute consistency wherever the game is played. The referee a wrestling referee or official has full control of each match and his or her decisions are final. Page 59 201617 nfhs wrestling rules 201617 points of. The wwe has yet to induct a wwe referee into its hallless hall of fame, and that is in the words of the late, great gorilla monsoon, a miscarriage of justice. Improve your individual skills or build your associations training program. The xwc offers a series of classes each week in a safe and controlled environment. Wrestling referee equipment wrestling referee uniforms. Fear not, because youll find everything you need to know about the basics of wrestlings rules, regulations and the wrestling scoring system. Most professional wrestling promotions have a kayfabe rule that referees do. Most professional wrestling promotions have a kayfabe rule that referees do not make decisions based on anything they do not personally witness. These classes include beginner and advanced training sessions, as well as time devoted to character.
In professional wrestling, a referee is an authority figure present in or near the ring during. For the newly minted wrestling fan or participant, the rules and regulations can be downright confusing. 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. Wwe rule book steph o mac rules day of reckoning website. It breathes well and is what i needed according to the rule book. Can be averted or subverted, as shuichi nishinaga of pro wrestling noah once proved in a championship match. Normally a referee would keep a decent pace while performing the three count for the pinfall, but thats not the case if the man in stripes has a problem with one of the contestants during a match. Only taking an l because his leg was destroyed and red shoes has never read the referee rule book. A wrestler who is rendered unconscious by a sleeper hold, for. These are the most popular ways in professional wrestling to win a match. 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. Wikimedia commons has media related to professional wrestling referees the main article for this category is referee professional wrestling.
Compilation of the illegal holdsmoves from the national federation of high school wrestling rule book. 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. 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. Based in indianapolis, the nfhs is the rules authority for high school sports in the united states. Illinois wrestler inspires others in comeback from injury. 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. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing. Wrestling, wushu and such other sports as may b e deemed by aiba to be an individual physical. Perfect for wrestling referees by vanduima chattanooga, tn, united states i purchased this to ref wrestling matches and it works perfectly. Refereeing knowing how to officiate a match is harder than it looks. Killpussy travels northwards to pippa lvinns wrestling factory to take on manchesters own raven in this pro match.
Midwest allstar wrestlingpro wrestling 4 causes officials rules. Nfl officials have carried the brunt of frustrations from team front offices, players, and fans for all of the leagues 100 years. Handing a wrestler an object or removing a legal object from their reach. We stock wrestling referee equipment and apparel items from top manufacturers such as cliff keen, new balance, fox40 and reebok. Victory is awarded through the use of a legal hold or series of legal holds and maneuvers. If the feet of a wrestler touch the ropes during a pinfall and the game referee doesnt.
Compare glass jaw referee for when its not the attention span thats the. 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. The referee has an important job in the wwe ranging from safety to communication credit. To be a referee you need to know the ring inside and out, including how to set one up. How to achieve victory win victory is awarded through the use of a legal hold or series of. These bizarre wwe rules from the wwe rulebook somehow still. As long as the referee is looking the other way and it seems like he always is, anything goes. The journey in becoming professional wrestling referee began on december 29th, 2001. Ncaa publications 201718 and 201819 wrestling rules. Coming in contact with the referee andor whoever is involved with the match.
Hundreds of thousands of officials nationwide and worldwide rely on the nfhs for officiating guidance. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. Referees make decisions based on the rules and guidelines found in the national federation high school wrestling rules book. Because of this, distracting or incapacitating the referee is often an element of a match, especially in standard matches where a wrestler is liable to lose a match by disqualification for performing an illegal move. The referees purpose is similar to that of referees in combats such as boxing or mixed martial arts, that is, as an arbiter of the rules and the person charged with rendering decisions. Theres more to it than just counting to three and the wrestling rule book is longer than any novel.
The secrets behind a wwe referee and what the most. Referee professional wrestling news newspapers books scholar jstor march 2014 learn how and when to remove this template message. The following acts constitute fouls in a match in paragon league wrestling, and may result in penalties at the discretion of the referee if committed. This rule takes only place for the 2 first months of their arrival. As fans of 80s prowrestling, we grew up with the likes of earl hebner and joey marella, who were the third, oftabused men in the ring for some of the decades classic wrestling matches. Shawn michaels match at wrestlemania 25, the match placement, misconceptions about. The people in this category have all been referees or special match enforcers in professional wrestling. Professional wrestling, often shortened to pro wrestling or simply wrestling, is a form of performance art and entertainment that combines athletics with theatrical performance. In fact, pro wrestling is so treasured that there are various rules that. The unique form of sport portrayed is fundamentally based on and evolved from classical and catch wrestling, with modern. Clarity provided to outofbounds calls in high school wrestling. Nfhs wrestling rule 315a states that before an individual, combination or. The purpose is to help educate high school wrestling referees, wrestlers and coaches on safe. Sgr06 ring demolition raven vs killpussy sgrwrestling.
This initiates a 5count from the referee, which is where the character of the. Welcome to the extra point, where members of the nfls football data and analytics team will share updates on leaguewide trends in football data, interesting visualizations that showcase innovative ways to use the leagues data, and provide an inside look at how the nfl uses datadriven insight to improve and monitor player and team. This is the session for you if you want to become a referee, commentator, or mc. Top 10 rules for a pro wrestling referee camel clutch blog. Every time someone puts on a hold like an abdominal stretch or some equally boring rest hold, the prowrestling referee will lean in with an intense focus that suggests he reckons this just might be the first time in the history of wrestling that someone will submit to such a hold. If you have any questions, please contact one of our experienced staff at 1800259.
Is able to change the current rules or to add others. 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. Today on the blog brian looks at the history of the devious side of officials that are supposed to call it down the middle. Description 201718 and 201819 wrestling rules and interpretations 2 year publication the ncaa produces rules of play for wrestling. Rule change nearfall rule 5112i when a defensive wrestler commits a technical violation, applies an illegal holdmaneuver, commits unnecessary roughness or unsportsmanlike act during an imminent or near fall situation playpic a, the offensive wrestler shall be awarded a penalty points playpic b in addition to the near fall. Here you will learn the rules of wrestling as it is done in high.