Georgia to Publish Rules For Wrestling Events

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Wow.

I can't believe they still believe it's real. At least, that's the impression these stupid rules give off.

WWE simply won't go through Georgia, though. Sucks for the fans there, but what can they do? Let's hope that other states don't adopt this.

[KingPopper]

Welll this kills indy wrestling in Georgia, wasn't there some loophole if a company is worth over 100,000 dollars or something it doesn't have to listen to half of thouse rules?

[kswolf]

I don't think we should be taking this at face value just yet. A lot of it really does sound like a joke, and It's not yet been reported on the Observer's site.

I also can't find anything about it on the Georgia State Athletic Commission's own site.

rules.sos.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/page.cgi?g=GEORGIA_ATHLETIC___ENTERTAINMENT_COMMISSION_GEORGIA_BOXING_COMMISSION%2Findex.html&d=1

Edit: Never mind, I just found the link on the other board to the actual document.

sos.georgia.gov/GAEC/pdf/Rule%20Amendments/Posting%20Wrestling%20Rules.pdf

We should probably note that this hasn't been formally adopted yet. Right now it's still a proposal.

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What's with those rules about kayfabe? That's funny.

Stuff in there about when wrestlers have to break holds, haha.

[plushtar]

As I said in the other thread, heels will be officially banned from the State of Georgia.

[molson5]

rolosolo said:

Well, thats what all you "smarks" get who been saying the "government" should get involved due to the deaths. People going find out that its not a good idea.

Absolutely right. People have actually been clamoring for government regulation in wrestling. Enjoy!!

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plushtar said:

As I said in the other thread, heels will be officially banned from the State of Georgia.

Jack Tunney approves!

[The Line]

I said I'd comment on some of the more stupid rules, and here they are.

(2) A Surety Bond of not less than $10,000 must be on file with the commission before the event.

This is just my opinion, but I have a feeling that there will be some officials who will be a little more harsh than others when it comes to getting this deposit back. I can just imagine some small company getting fleeced for 10 Grand because they broke a window or something.

(4) Within (10) days after your event each promoter is required to complete and return a regulatory fee of 5% of the gross proceed of the event. This 5% fee is on ticket sales at your event.

Yay! More taxes! To quote my favorite teacher, who's my econ. teacher, "Its UN-AMERICAN to pay too much taxes!"

(5) Before any event can take place a physician must be at ringside and stay at ringside throughout the event. The physician fee is paid by the promoter. Also, an ambulance with 2 EMTs must be present ringside throughout the event. There must be adequate security personnel in the arena to control fans and the wrestlers.

And on top of the 10 Grand and 5%, you'll have to pay this. I'm sure this will be costly as well.

(6) Wrestlers MAY NOT deliberately cut themselves and all wrestlers must be over (18) years of age

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Well, there goes pretty much any gimmick match.

(7) No one under the age of 18 is allowed in any area of the venue other than their seat except when accompanied by a guardian

Well, there goes anyone bringing their families to events. I have a feeling there are more important issues in the world than a 16 year old getting nachos without their step-dad.

(8) A Commission representative may be assigned to your event to monitor activities. The cost for this representative is $100 and is paid by the promoter. This fee can be paid along with the same CHECK or MONEY ORDER for the 5% fee.

Woo! Even more money to be paid! I want to be a commission representative. Being paid $100 to watch a wrestling show. Good Deal!

(9) The promoter shall be liable for ensuring that all statutes and rules promulgated by the commission are strictly observed and carried out.

Like I said, I have a feeling that the commission will be VERY, VERY strict, looking for ever loophole to get money from small companies.

(10) Before the beginning of a wrestling show, all changes or substitutions in the advertised program of wrestling shall be posted at the ticket window and at the entrance to the facility.
a. Changes or substitutions shall also be announced in the ring before commencement of the first match along with the information that any ticket holder desiring a refund based on those announced changes or substitutions shall be entitled to receive a refund before commencement of the program.
b. Purchasers of tickets shall be entitled, upon request by them, to a refund of the purchase price of the tickets, if the request is made before the commencement of the first match.

So I guess Card Subject to Change means nothing now, in Georgia.

(11) A physical or verbal threat of aggression shall not be directed toward any member of the audience.

Bye Bye Cheap Heel Heat!

(12) All wrestling or entertainment shall take place either in the ring or within the partitioned-off portion of the gym or arena. Physical activity shall not be permitted between wrestlers, referee, or wrestling event staff in the audience or outside of the safety partition.

Bye-Bye 50% of hardcore matches(at least in Indy wrestling)

(14) Wrestler’s Equipment
a. A wrestler shall be clothed in clean apparel.

b. A wrestler may wear two (2) pair of trunks, one (1) over the other.

c. If a wrestler wears shoes, they shall be fitted with soft tops, soft smooth soles, soft laces and equipped with eyelets only.

d. A wrestler may not have any grease, lotion, or foreign substances on the body.

e. A female wrestler must wear trunks and a top.

f. The inspector present at the event may disallow the use of inappropriate attire or disqualify a wrestling participant for the lack of appropriate attire.

Honestly, who cares what they wear?

(15) Contestants shall have their fingernails trimmed closely.

KAYFABE! Thats the only way I can explain that one.

(17) Time Limits

a. A wrestling match shall have a maximum time limit of sixty (60) minutes.

b. The commission may authorize any other time limit.

So now they have to ask the commission for longer matches. I have a feeling this is going to be one of those "easier said than done things"

(19) Conduct of Wrestling Contest.

a. A wrestling contest shall be determined by:

i. One (1) fall; or

ii. Two (2) out of three (3) falls.

Where are the gimmick matches? I guess we'll never see TNA in Georgia.

(20) Scoring a Fall.

a. A fall is scored by a wrestler when the wrestler’s opponent has both shoulders touching the mat for a count of three (3) seconds.

b. The referee shall signal the wrestler scoring a fall by immediately slapping the mat.

Submissions?

(22) When any part of a contestant’s body is touching the ropes or is outside the ropes or if, in the judgment of the referee, the contestant is no longer able to properly protect him/herself, the referee shall call time and the contestants at once shall release any holds and return to the center of the ring to standing positions and resume the bout.

High-fliers?

(23) Prohibited activities:

a. The following actions are prohibited:

ii. physically dangerous conduct.

Last I checked, isn't wrestling a dangerous activity?

c. No wrestling contestant shall use a foreign object(s) or prop(s) with the deliberate intent to lacerate himself or herself, or one’s opponent. No animal blood or human blood, other than that of the wrestling contestants that is incidentally introduced during a match, may be used as a prop or special effect in any wrestling match. Vials, capsules or any vessel containing a gel substance appearing to be or simulating blood may be used as a prop or special effect during a wrestling contest so long as the container cannot cause lacerations upon breakage.

YAY! Fake blood and no blade jobs!

d. The intent to use a foreign object(s) or prop(s) during a wrestling match must be disclosed to the commission prior to any wrestling contest and shall be subject to the approval of the commission. This shall include any vial, capsule or container holding a gel substance that is meant to simulate blood.

Read my stance on time-limits

(24) Refusal or Inability to Continue.

a. If a wrestler refuses or is physically unable to continue a match, the match shall be ended and the decision awarded to the wrestler’s opponent.

Kayfabe much?

(25) Tag Team Wrestling

a. “Tag Team Wrestling” means a contest between two (2) teams each composed of two (2) or more wrestlers.

b. The time limit for this type of contest shall be a maximum of sixty (60) minutes.

c. A team shall be awarded a fall when a member of the team scores a fall against a member of the opposing team.

d. A two (2-)minute rest period may be permitted between falls.

e. A tag team contest shall be conducted as follows:

i. The contest shall begin with one (1) wrestler from each team inside the ring while the respective partners remain outside the ring on the apron;

ii. The wrestler(s) outside the ring may not enter the ring unless a fall is scored or his/her partner has tagged his/her hand;

iii. In order to be eligible to receive a tag, the wrestler’s partner shall be outside the ring on the apron in the proper corner with both feet on the ring apron and only receive the tag over the top ring rope;

iv. When the tag is made, the wrestler making the tag shall leave the ring as the partner enters the ring;

v. Only two (2) wrestlers from opposing teams shall be permitted to be in the ring at any one (1) time;

vi. After the scoring of a fall a wrestler may relieve the partner;

vii. If a wrestler is unable to continue; the wrestler’s partner shall continue the contest alone;
viii. The referee may call time after an injury to permit the injured wrestler to be removed from the ring; and
ix. Release the rope provided in the team corner until officially tagged by the partner.

I can pretty much sum this up all at once. Kills modern-tag wrestling, and also any multi-man matches, it seems.

(26) The referee shall warn a team of any prohibited conduct and may disqualify a team for persisting in prohibited conduct after a warning.

Again. Georgia Athletic Commission, Kayfabe is dead. Wrestling is fake!

(27) A wrestler may have a second who:

a. Shall remain in the wrestler’s corner outside the ring enclosure; and

b. The referee may immediately eject from the ring area any second engaging in prohibited activities after sufficient warning.

Why oh why are they even bothering with regulating this?

(28) Referee.

a. The referee shall have the authority to conduct the contest and enforce the regulations of the commission;

b. Referees assigned to officiate a contest shall:

i. Be properly attired thirty (30) minutes before the scheduled time of the opening contest; and

ii. Remain attired and available until all matches have been concluded.

Again, another pointless rule.

(29) Responsibility of Promoter.

a. A promoter shall be responsible to the commission for the conduct of its representatives and employees, including officials and contestants affiliated with the event.

b. The promoter shall be responsible for conducting the wrestling contest in a safe, peaceable, and orderly fashion.

c. Violation of the commission’s regulations by a representative or employee of the promoter, including officials and contestants affiliated with the event, may be grounds for disciplinary action against the promoter.

Again, I have a feeling the GAC is going to be sticklers again a promoter for any thing possible.

[HRH The KING]

The most idiotic thing I've ever read, other than Chyna's book

[Dr. Marzvon Zombie M.D.]

f*** this state man, I am going to move out in another year anyways. f***ing idiots.

[jzbadblood]

kb said:

Some of the highlights I found:

(6) Wrestlers MAY NOT deliberately cut themselves and all wrestlers must be over (18) years of age.

(10) Before the beginning of a wrestling show, all changes or substitutions in the advertised program of wrestling shall be posted at the ticket window and at the entrance to the facility.

a. Changes or substitutions shall also be announced in the ring before commencement of the first match along with the information that any ticket holder desiring a refund based on those announced changes or substitutions shall be entitled to receive a refund before commencement of the program.

b. Purchasers of tickets shall be entitled, upon request by them, to a refund of the purchase price of the tickets, if the request is made before the commencement of the first match.

(11) A physical or verbal threat of aggression shall not be directed toward any member of the audience.

(12) All wrestling or entertainment shall take place either in the ring or within the partitioned-off portion of the gym or arena. Physical activity shall not be permitted between wrestlers, referee, or wrestling event staff in the audience or outside of the safety partition.

a. A wrestling match shall have a maximum time limit of sixty (60) minutes.

a. A wrestling contest shall be determined by:

i. One (1) fall; or Two (2) out of three (3) falls.

c. No wrestling contestant shall use a foreign object(s) or prop(s) with the deliberate intent to lacerate himself or herself, or one’s opponent.

v. Only two (2) wrestlers from opposing teams shall be permitted to be in the ring at any one (1) time;

So, basically, they banned ECW.

[Dr. Marzvon Zombie M.D.]

Wonder if the state some how will try and ban Abdulla the butchers resturant in atlanta next

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They can't possibly believe that wrestling is an actual, legitimate sport, can they? Can they??

[randomranter]

So either

a) Georgia Lawmakers are the only people left in the known universe who still think wrestling is real, or

b) They want wrestling out of Georgia, but don't want to say so explicitly, so they're making the rules so restrictive that nobody in their right mind would book an event there.

God, I hope it's (b), but I've seen so many lawmakers do so many boneheaded things, that (a) isn't entirely out of the realm of possibility..........

[lildude8218]

when did Bill Watts become governor of Georgia?

[Moonwalkin' Capt. Crow]

(12) All wrestling or entertainment shall take place either in the ring or within the partitioned-off portion of the gym or arena. Physical activity shall not be permitted between wrestlers, referee, or wrestling event staff in the audience or outside of the safety partition.

and

16 ii. Be designed to prevent a wrestler from exiting through the barrier into the seating area during a contest

say the same thing....No more audience fights or interferance...

DAMN!

[HRH The KING]

Rule 47 Section 1B - The loser's end of the purse shall vary according to the amount of overtime said jabroni has put in.

[Vice honcho room temperature]

hrhtheking said:

Rule 47 Section 1B - The loser's end of the purse shall vary according to the amount of overtime said jabroni has put in.

All payment must be done at the pay windah.

[wolfmoon103100]

When wrestling is outlawed, Only Outlaws wrestle.

[Porky's Butthole]

Folks, I think we might be overblowing this. Remember when Ohio was gonna legislate fake wrestling? Vince pulled the 'f*** you' card. Guess what? Ohio stopped meddling.