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The WWE Superstars perform on Monday Night RAW and SmackDown Live each and every week, but there is a whole lot of wrestling that most fans don't get to see.
Dubbed WWE Live events, these non-televised shows happen most nights of the years, as Superstars travel all across the world to entertain fans who wouldn't be able to see the men and women of WWE live any other way.
Though these shows aren't televised, there are certain rules that the company enforce on their Superstars during these events.
A list of specific rules has even been leaked online, allowing for members of the WWE Universe to get a glimpse behind the curtain at some of what goes on in the professional wrestling juggernaut.
Here are five secret rules from WWE Live events you probably don't know about
#5: No stalling in the opener
Whilst the main event may be the biggest show on the card, the first match of the night is a lot of pressure. The opener is supposed to set the tone for the evening, so an exciting, well-paced gripping contest is exactly what WWE is looking for.
What they don't want, is a long, drawn-out affair full of time wasting, that eventually bores what is supposed to be a rabid live crowd.
Though heels like Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn often draw the ire of fans by stalling outside of the ring on TV, this doesn't fly at WWE Live events, at least not in the show's opener.
Later in the night, stalling can be an effective way to get a crowd re-invested, but it definitely isn't something used in the first match of the night.
#4: Promos must be approved in advance
The structure of a WWE television show allows very little freedom with just about everything being micromanaged. Many things change at the live events with more control of the match being in the hands of the wrestlers, though not everything is different.
One thing that is treated the same way regardless on whether it is televised is promos, as Superstars must get their speeches approved before they cut them, even if it isn't aired on TV.
This is probably because in this digital age, even a promo at a Live event will eventually make its way to YouTube or other forms of social media.
WWE don't want to take the chance that a random promo cut in the middle of nowhere could cause serious damage for the company's image down the line.
#3: Only top heels can walk out
We've already mentioned how stalling is a big no-no for the show's opener, but even after the first match has ended, there are certain rules about leaving the match.
Often, a heel will walk up the ramp in an effort to be counted out, no doubt infuriating the crowd and this negativity is only doubled when its a heel champion who leaves to retain their title.
According to a rule from the leaked document though, only top heels can do the walkout, though it's unclear why. Not only that, a Superstar must get approval by those backstage before the show to see whether they feel the spot can be justified.
It seems right now that walkouts are reserved for top heels like Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre and Baron Corbin.
#2: Only John Cena can do the Yay/Boo spot
In case you're not quite sure what I mean, the Yay/Boo spot is when two Superstars, exhausted from their match, will trade punches to the excitement of the crowd.
As fans chant "Yay!" for the punches from their favourites, and "Boo!" for the punches from those they dislike, it's interesting that this spot is reserved solely for one Superstar at WWE Live events.
To be fair, this spot has happened the most in Cena matches throughout the years, though it is bizarre for the company to ban this procedure for every other member of the roster.
Perhaps with Cena now taking extended breaks from wrestling in order to focus on other ventures such as his acting career, the WWE will remove this rule and allow other stars to do the spot.
#1: Only certain stars can use the second rope
One thing WWE prides itself is the vast diversity of wrestlers they have on their roster.
From a giant like Braun Strowman to the nimble Ricochet, Superstars come in all shapes and sizes and often have very different characters.
It is with this in mind that only certain Superstars are allowed to pose on the second rope during their entrances, to avoid everyone using the same entrance.
It's unclear how the company decides who gets to pose on the elusive rope, though it seems top stars such as Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins are immune to the rule.
Perhaps this rule is only for lower-card Superstars, to avoid a set of opponents who are supposed to have little in common, doing the exact same thing during their entrances.
