Originally Posted By: BLT
The so called Cry Baby Rule is being used more and more.
Its actually an Unsportsmanlike Conduct penalty.
If the kid is on his back screaming and yelling the ref stops the match on the side of safety he can actually award FOUR nearfall points if he thinks a fall was about to happen and the ONE point cry baby.
It can be a five point swing.


Actually the official is to award an extra point if criteria has been met. If there was a two count when the wrestler gets hurt or cries out, the offensive wrestler is awarded three points. If a five count has been reached then the offensive wrestler is awarded four points. This rule has been in effect for over 10 years.


Unnecessary Roughness is Necessary