R U L E S
DQ Loses the Belt.
Suicide Count Out Loses the Belt. (STAYING OUT OF THE RING WHEN YOU'RE CAPABLE OF GETTING IN)
Money In The Bank must be cashed in the same season it is attained.
Money In The Bank can be cashed in at any time with the holder also being able to choose the type of match.
Character change is allowed before the start of a new season, unless your character is holding a title(s).
If a user decides on character change before a season ends while holding a title they can relinquish the title before the start of the next season..
Only one variation of each superstar is allowed. (ie. Dude Love and Mankind belonging to separate users.)
DLC Creator Superstars must be approved by commissioners.
Only former or current WWE Wrestlers.
Exploiting game flaws or the use of a modified controller can result in title strip and or league suspension.
Overall record is kept for statistics but the start of every season resets all users season record.
Champions carry over into the following season.
Number 1 Contender is guaranteed a title shot at all PPV's.
WrestleMania occurs at the end of every Year.
Title Leagues are set in stone for each season unless an opportunity for a switch is presented in the season.
A 96 overall is the highest overall you can be , anything over 96 is prohibited.
VERSION 2.1
You can not run away after getting lifted into standing position. Use the game designed reversal mechanisms to evade moves. Try a quicker move than the incoming opponent strike.
Stalling the match outside the ring on a stun meter is not allowed.
No irreversible finisher sequences allowed. (ie. Flying Sweet Chin, Irish Whip Lift Spear, Irish Lift and Catch Tombstone).
You can only use one finisher for your opponents stun period.
No submission wins. If game is not set to pin only the submission winner will take the loss.
You can attempt to leave the steel cage after hitting a finisher.
No RACISM!
Unsportsmanlike conduct will result in an automatic loss in your next match/debated suspension. (ie. Party Arguing, Racial Slurs, No Degrading Remarks).
Missed matches will now be marked as a lost with the win being awarded the superstar who is present.
Money in the Bank holder is allowed two sit-ins. (TALK TO COMMISSIONERS) Don't have to cash in on second sit in.
VERSION 2.2
No dirty pins.
VERSION 3.1
Pins cannot be broken up in normal tag team exhibitions.
No 'Rematch Clause' unless you've successfully defended your title at 3 PPV's.
ALL SUPERSTARS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RULES EVEN IF YOU DON'T KNOW THEM. Being a superstar in the AWL implies that everyone should know the restrictions and regulations within our league or else you will lose matches no matter the significance.
VERSION 3.2
If caught blatantly teaming up on an individual opponent outside of a tag team match, all superstars involved will either: (A. Take the pinfall for elimination B. Take the loss on the match C. Get suspended if the superstar has already had an offense for this rule.)
Must Record any match if rules are broken in order to get the win from someone breaking the rule. The match should still be played out.
LADDER MATCH: Whoever the game says the winner is, will be the winner of said ladder match. Must survive the one second animation at the last ring to win.
VERSION 3.3
In Tag Team Matches You Can't Move From Your corner to hit someone unless its on your corner
In Tag Team Matches if the ref is down No AWL Rules Apply
If you lag out of a match after a finisher have been done that is a loss unless everyone lagged out
VERSION 3.4
Pick up specials moves are banned
Roll up pinned are banned at PPV
VERSION 4
Every successful 3 title defends you will get a AWL Push +1 overall on you're superstar
Must play in the right area for the matches to count
When downloading a superstar make sure its the right move set and if its edited make sure to provide proof that they used it many times before.
If you have a submission as a specials move you can use it but must cancel it right away. If you hold on to it that will count as a loss
Managers are allowed (must be approved by the commissioners). Managers will be allowed to throw stuff in the ring or grab the opponents legs when the ref is not looking. if the ref sees you are ejected or your client might lose the match (matches will be monitored).
Version 4.1
Chamber Rules
If you are fighting someone and want to go after someone else you need to have the advantage then leave
When stunned by a finisher one other person can use one more finisher on you
One double team move is allowed from each person in the match
No intentionally breaking up pinfalls. (the game is glitchy so try to stay away when someone is pinning while doing a move)
Version 4.2
In any type of Tornado Tag Match you cannot spam punch while the opponent is standing
If you defend the mid card belt successfully twice you have a option to move up to the main pot (within holding the belt)
In a multiman match you can not win off of taunting other opponents to win the match
Version 4.3
Faction Rules
Faction Are Back
Evolution rules apply (must have a Tag Team, Can have Multiple Main Champions, If both of your faction members fight for the a belt can cause the ending of there run in the Faction
Must do a special move to finish a game out ( Sig or Finishers)
Can't throw someone off the ropes and click X or Square (Automatic Lose if so)
Version 4.4
Must Engage in the match (you can't just play defense the whole game) think AWL fans want to see action!
Freeze is Banned
Version 4.5
Submission Rules
only Signature submission or Finisher submission
You have only two Submissions per match so that 2nd time you use it in game you must finish the Match or you cant use the move any more in that match
Make sure the body part for your submission is RED in order to use the move