Fantasy Wrestling Rule Book
General
- Win
- Win a match 20 points.
- Team Win
- Be on the winning team in a match. 20 points.
- Gauntlet Pinfall
- Get a pinfall during a gauntlet match. 10 points.
- DQ
- The wrestlers opponent was disqualified by the referee. 10 points.
- Draw
- An official match decided as a No Contest. 5 points.
Bonus Points
- Accompany To The Ring
- 2 points. Accompany another wrestler to the ring. Must be out there during an official match.
- Ambulance Ride
- 50 points. The wrestler must receive Strapped to a Stretcher Bonus first to receive an Ambulance Ride Bonus. Points are awarded when the stretcher touches the ambulance.
- Attack
- 5 points. Attack another wrestler. During a match, non-participants will be given interference points instead. The attacker must physically hit or knock down the attacked. Holds are an attack. Shoving does not count unless it knocks them down. This rule does not stack. Once Per Segment.
- Backstage Beatdown
- 10 points. Beatdown ANYONE backstage. This includes off-site shoots. The wrestler still standing will receive the Beatdown points.
- Breakaway Ringside Wall
- 10 points. Putting your opponent through the ringside breakaway wall.
- Chair Shot
- 2 points. Hit ANYBODY with a chair. Not awarded during a match where chairs are legal (such as a TLC match or any type of no DQ match). Stacks to 5.
- Championship Belt Attack
- 4 points. Hitting someone with any championship belt. Stacks 5 times.
- Cheap Pops
- 3 points. When a wrestler says the city, state, arena or local sports team to get a cheap pop. Cheers and Boos count. Once per segment.
- Cheatacular
- 10 points. Hit an opponent more than 5 times with a chair, title belt, or any other foreign object. 5 chair shot, Belt Attack, or Foreign Object points must be awarded first. This rule does not stack.
- Classic Promo
- 8 points. A Classic Promo is when a wrestler is on the way to the ring and a separate window pops up and that same wrestler is speaking in the video. Classic WWF.
- Contract Signing
- 10 points. Participate in a contract signing event as a superstar whose name is on the contract. You don't need to be shown physically signing the paper and if it's a tag match, all members of the team will be awarded this.
- Deez Nuts
- 3 points. 3 points. Hitting another wrestler with a low blow to the groin that causes damage.
- Drop The Belt
- 75 points. Giving up the belt. Leaving the belt in the middle of the ring and vacating the championship. Giving the belt up to a McMahon, Commissioner or General Manager.
- Ejected!
- 10 points. Be ejected from ringside by an official during a match.
- Eliminator
- 4 points. Eliminate a wrestler or tag team in an elimination style match. Only the person performing the pin, submission, or over the top elimination will receive points. Stipulation and normal points will still be applied for the actual winner of the match.
- Enforcer
- 10 points. Be an enforcer during an official match.
- Fade to Black
- 4 points. When you are shown during the fade to black on NXT or a Network Special broadcast.
- Fighting In The Crowd
- 5 points. Bring the fight into the NXT Universe. Both wrestlers will be awarded points. Both wrestlers must be in the crowd and do some action (hold/strike/slam) while in the crowd. This point can happen at any time. Once per match.
- Foreign Object
- 3 points. Hit anyone with a foreign object. A foreign object can be anything not listed in other categories. Must not be a legal object in the match (a ladder doesn't count in a ladder match). This rule stacks 5 times. On the 6th hit, you receive Cheatacular Bonus.
- Guest Commentator
- 5 points. Put on a Commentator Headset and speak into the microphone.
- Hallway Walking
- 4 points. When a wrestler is shown backstage on the way to the ring.
- Interference
- 3 points. Coming in contact with the referee and/or whoever is involved with the match. Handing a wrestler an object or removing a legal object from their reach. One foot on the apron during a match counts. Once per match, per interferer. If they are part of the match (like a lumberjack) they don't get interference points.
- Interview
- 5 points. Complete an interview during a LIVE show. The interview can not be interrupted. LIVE interviews only. Group or individual.
- Interview Interference
- 2 points. Interrupt another Wrestler's interview. Wrestlers will not get Interview points if they get interrupted.
- Kayfabe
- 2 points. A scene backstage where wrestlers interact in character. Must be during LIVE television. Once per segment. Segments that only involve wrestlers interacting with each other or talking directly to the camera. Wrestlers can only score Kayfabe points if they do not score any points during that segment.
- Kissing
- 3 points. Kiss another wrestler on the roster. Once per segment.
- Looking On
- 5 points. Watching a live match on TV while backstage. Looking on from a chair at ringside, skybox, home, or hotel will also count.
- Microphone Master
- 2 points. Hold a microphone and speak into it or speak into a podium/standing microphone. Headset microphones also count.
- Multi-Attack
- 10 points. Attack 3 people. Once per segment.
- NXT Heritage Cup
- 30 points. Win an NXT Heritage Cup match. Changed to Stipulation and Title on 8/13/24. This point has been retired.
- Season Finale Fade To Black
- 10 points. The wrestler that gets the final Fade to Black of the season.
- Show Opener
- 3 points. The first wrestler from the DropTheBelt Active Roster seen in front of the LIVE audience. After the beginning title plays, or the first wrestler to appear on stage or in the ring. The first wrestler to appear in front of the LIVE audience.
- Show Opener (Season)
- 10 points. The first wrestler from the DropTheBelt Active Roster shown on LIVE television during the season opening scored program. *Same as Show Opener.
- Special Guest Referee
- 10 points. Appear as the special guest referee in an official match.
- Steel Stairs
- 4 points. When a wrestler uses the Steel Stairs to cause damage to another wrestler. Once Per Segment.
- Strapped To A Stretcher
- 25 points. Injure another wrestler, so that they must be taken out on a stretcher. The injured wrestler must be actually strapped into the stretcher. This rule opens up the Ambulance Ride Bonus.
- Table Shot
- 10 points. Put ANYBODY through a table at any time. Not awarded during a match where tables are legal.
- Through The Announcer Table
- 15 points. Putting ANYBODY through the Announcer Table at any time.
- Unification
- 25 points. Defend your belt while winning another. BOTH titles must be on the line in a unification or undisputed champion type match.
- Winner Take All
- 45 points. Winning another championship while holding an equal championship.
Stipulations
- 2 Out Of 3 Falls
- 15 points. Win a 2 Out Of 3 Falls match.
- Ambulance
- 10 points. Win an Ambulance match.
- Asylum Match
- 15 points. Win an Asylum Match. A match in a steel catch with weapons and no rules. Win via pinfall or submission.
- Battle Royal
- 10 points. Win a Battle Royal.
- Beat The Clock
- 10 points. Win a Beat The Clock match.
- Blindfold
- 10 points. Win a Blindfold match.
- Casket Match
- 15 points. Win a Casket Match. Put your opponent in the a casket, cage, trunk, or anything similar.
- Champion VS Champion
- 10 points. Win a Champion VS Champion match.
- Contender
- 5 points. Win a contender match. A match where the champions faces a challenger to eliminate them from the championship picture.
- Devil's Playground
- 15 points. Typical rules of a Hardcore match. The Devil's Playground is a rare match that is for Halloween time of year.
- Dusty Rhodes Classic
- 15 points. Win the Dusty Rhodes Classic tag team tournament.
- Falls Count Anywhere
- 10 points. Win a Falls Count Anywhere match.
- Fatal 4-way
- 10 points. Win a Fatal 4-way match.
- Fatal 5-way
- 15 points. Win a Fatal 5-way match. A match where 5 opponents compete against each other. First pin or submission wins the match.
- Fight Pit
- 15 points. Win a Fight Pit match.
- Flag
- 5 points. Win a Flag match.
- Four Corners
- 15 points. Win a Four Corners match.
- Gentlemen's Duel
- 10 points. Win a Gentlemen's Duel match.
- Guest Referee
- 5 points. Win a match with a guest referee.
- Hair VS Hair
- 15 points. Win a Hair VS Hair match. The loser of the match must shave their head. Similar matches like Hair VS Mash, etc. will also count under this stipulation.
- Handicap
- 10 points. Win a Handicap match. The match must start and end as a handicap match. Or the match must be clearly designated by a GM as a handicap match.
- Hardcore
- 10 points. Win a Hardcore match.
- Heritage Cup
- 10 points. Win a Heritage Cup match.
- I Quit
- 15 points. Win an I Quit match.
- Iron Man
- 20 points. Win an Iron Man Match.
- Iron Survivor Challenge
- 25 points. Win the Iron Survivor Challenge match. Five Superstars will compete in this unique 25-minute match as they battle each other and the clock. Two Superstars will start the match, and every five minutes a new Superstar will enter the match until all five are in the ring. The goal is to have the most falls when the clock hits 25 minutes.
- Last Superstar Standing
- 10 points. Win a Last Man/Woman Standing match.
- Lights Out
- 15 points. Win a Lights Out match. No rules.
- Lumberjack
- 5 points. Win a Lumberjack match. A match where other wrestlers line the outside of the ring. Interference does not count during this match.
- Mixed Tag Team
- 5 points. Win a mixed tag team match.
- Multiman Tag Team
- 2 points. Win a Tag Team match consisting of more than 4 wrestlers. (6-man, 8-man, etc.)
- No DQ
- 10 points. Win a no DQ match.
- No Holds Barred
- 15 points. Win a No Holds Barred match.
- Number 1 Contender
- 10 points. Win a Number 1 Contenders match.
- On A Pole
- 10 points. Win a "Blank" On A Pole match.
- Open Challenge
- 5 points. Win an Open Challenge match.
- Other
- 2 points. A stipulation match that does not appear on our list of stipulation matches.
- Qualifier
- 5 points. Win a Qualifier match. A match that leads to another match after you win it.
- Steel Cage
- 10 points. Win a Steel Cage match.
- Strap Match
- 10 points. Win a Strap match.
- Street Fight
- 15 points. Win a Street Fight match.
- Submission
- 10 points. Win a Submission match.
- Tables, Ladders OR Chairs
- 25 points. Win any match involving Tables, Ladders OR Chairs.
- Tornado Tag
- 15 points. Win a Tornado Tag match.
- Tournament
- 10 points. Win a Tournament match.
- Triple Threat
- 10 points. Win a Triple Threat match.
- Underground
- 10 points. Win an Underground match.
- Unsanctioned
- 20 points. Win an Unsanctioned match.
- WarGames
- 20 points. Win a WarGames match.
- Weapons Wild
- 20 points. Win a Weapons Wild match. Weapons are spread around the ring. No holds barred. Everything is legal. Win by pin or submission.
- Winner Take All 6-Man Tag
- 10 points. Win a Winner Take All 6-Man Tag Match. In this match 1 singles title and both tag team titles will be on the line.
Titles
- NXT Women's Championship
- Currently held by Roxanne Perez. 50 points for winning, 25 points for defending.
- NXT Championship
- Currently held by Trick Williams. 50 points for winning, 25 points for defending.
- NXT North American Championship
- Currently held by Tony D'Angelo. 40 points for winning, 20 points for defending.
- NXT Women's North American Championship
- Currently held by Fallon Henley. 40 points for winning, 20 points for defending.
- NXT TT Champion 1
- Currently held by Nathan Frazer. 30 points for winning, 15 points for defending.
- NXT TT Champion 2
- Currently held by Axiom. 30 points for winning, 15 points for defending.
- WWE Women's TT Champion 1
- Currently held by Alba Fyre. 30 points for winning, 15 points for defending.
- WWE Women's TT Champion 2
- Currently held by Isla Dawn. 30 points for winning, 15 points for defending.
- Heritage Cup
- Currently held by Charlie Dempsey. 20 points for winning, 10 points for defending.
Special Rules & Glossary
- Final Match Results
- All final results will be based on the official website. Bonus Points may be reviewed via video on the official website, a replay of the PLE, or the official YouTube channel. When a match is restarted, stopped or a decision is reversed, the points will be based on the latest outcome of the match.
- Bell-to-Bell
- Specific points can only be scored during a match. From the moment the bell rings to begin the match until the moment it rings again to end the match.
- Once Per Segment
- DtB segments consist of. Before a match. During a match. After a match. Going to commercials ends a segment (except during a match). It will be a new segment when the show returns LIVE.
- Multiple stipulations
- The stipulation with the highest point value will be applied to the match. Only 1 stipulation per match.
- Previously Earlier
- Recorded footage is not scored. Clips that are shown to have happened "During the Commercial Break" will not count as LIVE television. Clips with obvious camera cuts and special effects will not count. All points must be scored LIVE.
- 5 Man Rule
- When 5 or more wrestlers qualify for a bonus at the same time, the bonus is a wash. For example, when 5 wrestlers score an Attack point in the same moment, no Attack points are awarded.