With the arrival of the WWE Network comes a vast library of wrestling programming. With so much content to choose from now is the perfect time to play some wrestling drinking games. Drinking rules have become extremely popular when watching films or television programs and sporting events, especially amongst students, so it seems only natural to take a look at some fun special rules that can be applied when watching professional wrestling. There are some generic rules that can be used for any period of wrestling or company such as drinking when a finisher is hit or when a referee misses some chicanery but this article will focus on more specific rules that can be applied for extra drinking fun. The list is in no particular order and more suggestions are encouraged in the comments section, some may even get featured in a future follow-up article.
10. Hardcore Championship Changes Hands Under 24/7 Rule
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNXvCAwwhhY Time period: Any WWE show during time the Hardcore Championship was under the 24/7 rule (2000-02) Rule: Shot every time the championship changes hands under the rule. Bonus drink if it happens in a ridiculous location. After Crash Holly brought in the stipulation that the Hardcore Championship could be contested for at any time and anywhere without the need for a scheduled match the Hardcore division transcended into chaos. The title was won in all kinds of crazy locations including a fairground and an airport, and could happen at any time of a show. Worst Offenders: WrestleMania 2000, WrestleMania X8, Insurrextion 2002, Raw (06/05/02)
9. When Someone Speaks In The Third Person
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHXuabpijZ8 Time Period: Any Rule: Drink any time a wrestler refers to themselves in the third person. Optional extra rule: drink for a wrestler saying their own nickname. Wrestling naturally features endless promotion, and within that self-promotion. Most wrestlers can promote simply by promoting a rivalry, a match or using nicknames but some like to hear the sound of their own name. Whether just talking about themselves or mentioning an upcoming match by listing themselves as a participant, quite a few superstars list off their own name whenever they get their hands on a microphone. Worst Offenders: The Rock, Stone Cold, The Miz
