Rules Interpretation #15 1/29/25
If a wrestler is hurt or becomes ill during the match and cannot continue, does the opponent receive a forfeit?
No, the opponent would receive a default because the match has started and one of the wrestlers is unable to continue wrestling for any reason. (5-7)
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A default is awarded when a wrestler is unable to continue wrestling for any reason. The opponent wins and the defaulting wrestler receives the loss.