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30 Rules You Didn't Know WWE Wrestlers Have to Follow

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December 2, 2021 at 7:11 AM

30 Rules You Didn't Know WWE Wrestlers Have to Follow

No throwing opponents over the rope.

Don't speak your mind.

Female wrestlers have to attend all shows.

No low blows — most of the time.

No blading.

No piledrivers.

Get your own car.

No third party interference.

Dress and heels required for female superstars.

Zero punching.

No props without approval.

No social media posts without permission.

No cursing.

No real names.

Don't steal moves.

No more wrestling after a cut.

No ropes during entrances.

Business casual is required for events.

No chokeholds.

Certain words aren't allowed.

Appearances must be approved.

No blue pants or shorts on Wednesdays in North Carolina.

No sneezing.

No high heels in the ring without a permit.

Photoshoots required.

No supporting other franchises.

No relationships between full-time and part-time employees.

No touching Vince McMahon.

No political posts.

No pronouns allowed.

30 Rules You Didn't Know WWE Wrestlers Have to Follow

Of course, pro wrestlers have rules of engagement they must follow. For WWE Wrestlers, though, the rules get more strict, more confusing, and more out there. From dress codes to weird expectations depending on the state you're in, pro wrestlers for the WWE have a lot to keep up with. While not all of them are "official" written-down rules to the organization, there are some alleged doozies fans have picked up on over the years.

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Many sports have rules, but the rules WWE wrestlers have to follow are a bit stranger than your average athlete.

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