NWA Lonestar Rule Book

[Kevin Elliott]

Rule Book

Championship Matches

A Championship Match may only take place when a wrestler has been named Number One Contender.  There are two ways to be named Number One Contender.  First, a wrestler can defeat a Champion in a non championship match.  Second, a wrestler can defeat another wrestler in a match with the predetermined stipulation that the winner will be named Number One Contender.  In the latter occurrence, the two wrestlers will usually have been on a recent "hot streak," winning multiple contests en route to said match.

Decisions

Count Out of Ring (twenty seconds)

Disqualification (see rule violations below)

Double Knockout (ten seconds)

Forfeit (includes corner stoppage)

Knockout (ten count, must be specifically requested by opponent)

No Contest (match interruption, post match scandal)

Pinfall (three seconds)

Submission

Technical Knockout (doctor or referee stoppage)

Time limit draw (see time limits below)

Rule Violations

Warnings

Eye Gouging

Grabbing Articles of Clothing

Hair Pulling

Holding Ropes

Inadvertent Groin Attack

Minor Biting

Verbal Abuse of an Official

Instant Disqualification

Groin Attacks

Multiple Warnings (Referee's discretion)

Outside Interference

Physical Abuse of an Official

Refusing to Break a Hold When Instructed

Use of Weapons

Special Matches

From time to time, a Champion will wrestle in a Non Championship Match, known as a Special Match or a Showcase Match.  Should the Champion lose the contest, his or her opponent will instantly be named number one contender to the championship and the rematch should happen within thirty days of the inaugural contest, where possible.

Time Limits

Non Championship Matches:  30 minute time limit

Regional Championship Matches:  30 minute time limit

National & International Championship Matches:  45 minute time limit

World Championship Matches:  60 minute time limit

Changes

NWA Lonestar officials reserve the right to change components of the Rule Book as necessary.  Thirty days notice will be provided to all officials and wrestlers.  When updated online, new changes or rules are to be noted in Red for a minimum of thirty days or until the next change is applied, whichever comes last.  When updated online, it shall be assumed that thirty days notice has already been given to all officials and wrestlers.