WWE Wrestling matches and it's types
List of WWE Wrestling match types
A traditional wrestling match is usually fought between two wrestlers or two tag teams, with the rules being a winner is declared via pinfall, submission, countout or referee decision (such as disqualification or a wrestler unable to continue). Here is a comprehensive list of WWE Wrestling match types you may see in World Wrestling Entertainment. Some of these are not even standard wrestling matches, but unique contests introduced at various events. This list may be updated from time to time as new matches are created.
• Arm Wrestling - Opponents each place their elbow on the arm wrestling table, then lock hands. The wrestler to slam his opponents hand down on the arm wrestling table first wins.
• Battle Royal -All wrestlers involved start out inside the ring, attempting to toss their opponents over the top ropes. The last wrestler left in the ring is declared the victor!
• Beat the Clock Match - This involves a normal wrestling match which has a countdown clock. The first wrestling match in the tournament determines the time to beat. After this, the wrestlers in the following matches try to win while beating the "best time" that has been achieved for a win.
• Blindfold Match- It involves both wrestlers in a blindfold, other times it has been 1 wrestler blindfolded to put them at a disadvantage. It's a traditional match in that pinfall, submission or countout usually can apply.
• Body Slam Match - The winner is the wrestler able to slam his opponent onto the mat first. First used during Wrestlemania where Andre the Giant defeated Big John Studd by slamming him to the mat first to win a $15,000 prize.
• Boxing Match- This is a traditional boxing match with timed rounds and knockouts done in the wrestling ring.
• Buried Alive Match- A match synonymous with the Undertaker, it involves a dirt pit or grave plot usually up near the top of the ramp. The winner is the man who is able to knock his opponent down or out and then bury them alive by shoveling dirt over them in the grave.
• Casket Match- Another match often associated with the Undertaker, this one involves putting your opponent into a casket first and locking it shut to gain the victory.
• Costume Matches- Usually diva matches with traditional rules these include matches where the divas must wear bikinis, Halloween costumes, lingerie, school girl, cheerleader or French maid costumes among others.
• Evening Gown Match- The object of this match was for a diva to strip her opponent of her evening gown first. Sometimes it was simply a crowd appreciation type event, with fans in the crowd cheering for which diva's outfit they like better.
• TLC Match- Stands for Tables, Ladders & Chairs. This match allows and involves the use of each of those objects. Usually the winning wrestler or team is the first to set up a ladder in the ring, climb it and retrieve a WWE belt or other object such as a contract. Triple Threat Match - Involves three wrestlers competing at once. The man or woman who pins any of their opponents first is declared the victor.