Section IV: Additional Standards Of Conduct
1.) Gambling.
Absolutely no gambling on the outcome of wrestling matches on the part of wrestlers, promoters, managers, seconds, officials, or arena employees is permitted, either at the arena or at outside locations.
a.) Promoters are expected to take reasonable measures to discourage patrons from gambling on the outcome of matches while attending wrestling events.
b.) The above shall not be construed as being applicable to gambling at licensed tracks and casinos, or to private wagering except upon PCW sanctioned wrestling events.
2.) Bribes.
The acceptance of bribes in exchange for unethical practices on the part of wrestlers, officials or other persons subject to these regulations, is strictly prohibited.
a.) Wrestlers accepting bribes in exchange for “throwing” matches shall be subject to fine and/or suspension not to exceed forfeiture of $10,000 and/or suspension for one year for the first offense, except in the case of a championship match.
b.) Officials accepting bribes in exchange for favoring one contestant over another in matches to which they are assigned are subject to revocation of status and/or other disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the PCW review board.
c.) Failure of above designated persons to promptly report a bribe offer to an officer of PCW shall be construed as complicity in the offense, whether or not the bribe is accepted or not.
* Cases involving any such irregularities in championship matches will be heard by a duly appointed panel of PCW officials who will be in charge of taking appropriate action.
Absolutely no gambling on the outcome of wrestling matches on the part of wrestlers, promoters, managers, seconds, officials, or arena employees is permitted, either at the arena or at outside locations.
a.) Promoters are expected to take reasonable measures to discourage patrons from gambling on the outcome of matches while attending wrestling events.
b.) The above shall not be construed as being applicable to gambling at licensed tracks and casinos, or to private wagering except upon PCW sanctioned wrestling events.
2.) Bribes.
The acceptance of bribes in exchange for unethical practices on the part of wrestlers, officials or other persons subject to these regulations, is strictly prohibited.
a.) Wrestlers accepting bribes in exchange for “throwing” matches shall be subject to fine and/or suspension not to exceed forfeiture of $10,000 and/or suspension for one year for the first offense, except in the case of a championship match.
b.) Officials accepting bribes in exchange for favoring one contestant over another in matches to which they are assigned are subject to revocation of status and/or other disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the PCW review board.
c.) Failure of above designated persons to promptly report a bribe offer to an officer of PCW shall be construed as complicity in the offense, whether or not the bribe is accepted or not.
* Cases involving any such irregularities in championship matches will be heard by a duly appointed panel of PCW officials who will be in charge of taking appropriate action.
