Post by randomranter on Nov 17, 2007 20:08:06 GMT -5
Dumb as these overall rules are, there are a few of them that I actually do agree with though:
The ambulance shouldn't be at ringside, as it would be a huge distraction and obstruct view. However, I can't say that I disagree with having a legit physician at ringside, nor can I disagree with having an ambulance on the premesis, out of view.
I think this is more of a technicality than anything. You'd be amazed at how many establishments actually have this rule on the books. It's just almost never enforced, though. It's more of a CYA thing than anything else.
I actually like this one. If they're gonna announce X vs. Y as the main event and advertise such, they should actually deliver X vs. Y (Barring legit injury or some other similar occurance out of their control.). I understand that storylines need to be followed, etc. but they shouldn't be allowed to bait and switch in the name of storylines.
There's one thing I like about this one. I don't think vince would be allowed to skirt the rules by saying that his wrestlers are not employees but are "independent contractors". It could make things *very* interesting when it comes to that subject.
(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.
The ambulance shouldn't be at ringside, as it would be a huge distraction and obstruct view. However, I can't say that I disagree with having a legit physician at ringside, nor can I disagree with having an ambulance on the premesis, out of view.
(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
I think this is more of a technicality than anything. You'd be amazed at how many establishments actually have this rule on the books. It's just almost never enforced, though. It's more of a CYA thing than anything else.
(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.
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.
I actually like this one. If they're gonna announce X vs. Y as the main event and advertise such, they should actually deliver X vs. Y (Barring legit injury or some other similar occurance out of their control.). I understand that storylines need to be followed, etc. but they shouldn't be allowed to bait and switch in the name of storylines.
(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.
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.
There's one thing I like about this one. I don't think vince would be allowed to skirt the rules by saying that his wrestlers are not employees but are "independent contractors". It could make things *very* interesting when it comes to that subject.