Looking to really invest your time into WWE lately, and not sure how you can go about it
from a gambling perspective? We can understand that gambling from a first time try, can be massively intimidating, with all the terms and betting options, but everyone has to start from somewhere, right? So, that is exactly what we hope to do with you today. We will be over lining everything that you need to know in a very simple and buildable way.
While it is not massively important that you have a passion for WWE to bet on it, it is
important that you keep up to date with the latest sports news surrounding it, to help you make a rational prediction. So, with all the WWE betting knowledge that we are about to drop, make sure that you keep on top of the media, surrounding the latest updates on the sport.
First thing you need to know: Yes, its Scripted
So, while WWE is scripted massively, the results are never given out to the general public, meaning it’s not really fake at all. Think of it as acting, with the results of what is actually going to happen, kept very privately within the inner circle of the WWE. While results sometimes can get leaked, you will find that certain betting lines will be massively inflated after that release of information. It can get excessive to the point where WWE bookies are calling -900 for a favourite to win.
As a bettor hoping to tackle the sport, you will need to realise how important it is to know how to bet according to entertainment, in comparison to sports betting. Yes, there can be quite the difference, so pay attention to the pointers we are about to make, as you will want to protect your bankroll in the long term.
Popular events to bet on
There are certain events within WWE that are worth using as a focus for your betting, and those are listed down below.
Monday Night Raw
The Monday Night Raw is also known as just ‘Raw’ within the WWE wrestling community. This airs every single Monday night, airing at 8pm local time within the United States. Running since 1993, you will find that it is one of the most common events to be hosted by WWE, and has since been broadcast live globally from over 11 different countries, and 208 locations around 171 cities.
This series of WWE, focuses on the following championships:
- Universal Champion
- US Champion
- Raw Women’s Champion
- Cruiserweight Champion
- Tag Team Champion
Smack Down
Smackdown is another wrestling programme that is enjoyed, unlike the previous however, this debuts every Tuesday on live TV, and was only introduced in 1999, 6 years after the Raw series. Again, however, this show is broadcasted from 7 countries around the world, so it is pretty popular.
This series of WWE, focuses on the following championships:
- WWE Champion
- WWE Intercontinental Champion
- SmackDown Women’s Champion
- SmackDown Tag Team Champion
NXT
NXT is another WWE special, and it supports the developmental division of WWE. This is essentially the minor league for professional wrestling, and even though it is still the lower divisions, fans from all over the world tune in to make sure they get a piece of the action.
This series of WWE, focuses on the following championships exclusively:
- NXT Champion
- NXT Women’s Champion
- NXT Tag Team Champion
- WWE UK Champion
Types of bets offered
Now that you know the main WWE events are made up of three, below are the bets that you
can make it within the niche of pro wrestling.
First-time winner
This bet is considered a prop bet, and will pay out if the winner of the match has never
ever won before. The odds of this are pretty high, as usually the winner is never one that has not been on the podium before, it’s usually super unlikely, but still entertaining and fun to bet on.
Longest ring time
This bet is for the wrestler who is believed to spend the longest time within the ring of
an event. While it’s a fun one to bet on, it can go downhill if your wrestler meets the end pretty much at the beginning of the match. It does not take long for the fates to change up and go from 1 to 10 really quick.
First to appear
This bet has nothing to do with who ends up winning or losing, it is simply just about
the fighter who ends up making an appearance first onto the show and in the ring.
Elimination bets
This betting opportunity is often offered within the Royal Rumble for example, when there is a multi-person bout happening. The aim of this wager is to make a prediction on which fighter will be able to eliminate the other wrestlers and reign supreme. There is no outright winner here, just eliminations.
Appearance bets
An Appearance bet is one where the bets are focused around the fighter who will
show up and make an appearance at an event. You can bet on anything from a
female contestants, UFC fighters, retirees and so on.
Bout outcome bets
The last bet to concern yourself around within WWE, is the Bout outcome bets. These are
you as the bettor, wagering on who will win, and how someone can win. You may for example bet on a disqualification win, or a clear set winner. It is a pretty straightforward betting type overall.
