Rules Question

[UndercoverHawk]

Because I haven’t seen it in a match yet, what exactly is the new exposure rule? How many seconds? Is it only in neutral? TIA

 

[OkieSpladle]

Only in neutral, if a wrestler is on their back (criteria is 90 degrees here instead of 45 for nearfall) beyond reaction time, the official will announce "Danger", then begin the count. If he gets to three, he awards the takedown and wrestling continues as it does after any other takedown in regards to counting nearfall, if earned, escapes, or reversals.

 

[UndercoverHawk]

Only in neutral, if a wrestler is on their back (criteria is 90 degrees here instead of 45 for nearfall) beyond reaction time, the official will announce "Danger", then begin the count. If he gets to three, he awards the takedown and wrestling continues as it does after any other takedown in regards to counting nearfall, if earned, escapes, or reversals.

I appreciate the response. I wasn’t sure if it was a 5 count or about it being only in neutral. I have seen the count but wrestlers have bailed the times i’ve seen it so it’s never been enforced.

 

[TNTwrestle]

I saw it called properly twice at Midlands. One of the two it was challenged and (improperly) overturned.