Pro wrestling is scripted. The winner and loser are predetermined. While the action is “real” in the ring, the results are, quite literally, fake.
But that’s not stopping the WWE from reportedly sitting down with state gambling regulators in Michigan and Colorado in an attempt to let bettors wager on big matches. If the WWE gets its way, people will be able to bet on Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes for the Universal Title at WrestleMania.
This scoop, first reported by CNBC, goes on to say that the WWE is working with the accounting firm Ernst & Young. The results will be sealed, only Ernst & Young will have them, and the wrestlers themselves won’t know the details of who will win or lose until hours before their matches.
