I asked for a list of 250 pro wrestling match types and the list stopped at 21. The initial prompt was: “Make me a list of 250 different types of professional wrestling matches. Include a short description of each match type and the rules.” Please finish the list without any duplicates, and include the details and rules requested in the first prompt. The first 148 entries were as follows: 1. Singles match: A standard one-on-one match with pinfall or submission as the way to win.
2. Tag team match: Two teams of two wrestlers each compete, with only one wrestler from each team active at a time.
3. Steel cage match: Wrestlers fight inside a steel cage, with the way to win being either by escaping the cage or pinfall/submission.
4. Battle royal: Several wrestlers compete with the goal of being the last one standing inside the ring.
5. Ladder match: Wrestlers fight to retrieve a title belt hung from above the ring.
6. Iron man match: A timed match where the wrestler with the most pinfalls or submissions at the end of the time limit wins.
7. Hardcore match: No disqualifications or countouts, and weapons are encouraged.
8. Last man standing match: The wrestler who is unable to answer the referee’s count of ten loses.
9. Submission match: The only way to win is by forcing your opponent to submit.
10. Falls count anywhere match: Pinfalls or submissions can be counted anywhere in the arena.
11. Extreme Rules match: similar to the hardcore match, but with more lenient rules, such as countouts and disqualifications.
12. Royal Rumble match: A signature WWE match in which multiple wrestlers compete at timed intervals, with the goal of being the last wrestler standing.
13. Buried alive match: A wrestler must bury their opponent alive to win.
14. Elimination chamber match: Multiple wrestlers compete inside a giant steel cage where wrestlers are eliminated one by one until only one remains standing.
15. Blindfold match: both wrestlers are blindfolded, making it hard to see their opponents.
16. Inferno match: A match where the ring is surrounded by flames, and a wrestler must set their opponent on fire to win.
17. TLC match: A match where tables, ladders, and chairs are all legal weaponry.
18. No holds barred match: A match where all holds and moves are legal.
19. Strap match: Two wrestlers are bound together by a leather strap, and the first wrestler to touch all four corners of the ring wins.
20. Two out of three falls match: The first wrestler to win two falls (pinfalls or submissions) wins the match.
21. Bullrope match: Similar to a strap match, but with a bullrope used to connect both wrestlers.
22. Texas Death match: A no disqualification match, where the way to win is by pinfall or submission, followed by a 10-count.
23. Casket match: A match where the goal is to put your opponent in a casket and close the lid.
24. Ambulance match: The first wrestler to put their opponent in an ambulance and shut the doors wins.
25. I Quit match: A match where the way to win is by making your opponent say “I quit”.
26. Table match: A match where the goal is to put your opponent through a table.
27. Dog collar match: Both wrestlers are connected by a chain and a collar, and the first wrestler to touch all four corners of the ring wins.
28. Handicap match: One wrestler faces off against two or more opponents.
29. DDP Yoga Match: A match where one wrestler has to complete a DDP Yoga routine while their opponent tries to interrupt them.
30. Human Torture/Carnage match: A match where the goal is to inflict as much pain on your opponent as possible, and the winner is the one who inflicts the most damage.
31. Crucifixion match: A contested match where the wrestlers must climb a cross and grab a nearby flag.
32. Bingo hall brawl: A match type that takes place in minor league wrestling venues.
33. Coal miner’s glove match: A variation of a lumberjack match, where wrestlers outside the ring battle over a glove, inside of which is a weapon.
34. King of the Hill match: A match where a belt or trophy must be successfully defended on a hill in the center of the ring.
35. Mexican death match: A match where wrestlers must incapacitate their opponents and then place them on a stretcher to win.
36. Reverse battle royal: Similar to a battle royal, but the wrestlers start outside the ring and fight their way in.
37. Silent switch match: A match where wrestlers must predict to switch their attack patterns after a golden ring is introduced.
38. Submissions count anywhere match: A match where submissions can count anywhere in the arena.
39. Thundercage match: A match inside a steel cage with a top, featuring wrestlers from different weight classes.)
40. Frozen T-shirt Night match: A match where wrestlers must unravel each other’s frozen T-shirts.
41. First blood match: The first wrestler to make their opponent bleed wins.
42. Firecracker match: A match with firecrackers and explosions inside/outside the ring.
43. Television match: A match televised on live TV.
44. Scar Wars match: A match type featuring hardcore wrestling techniques.
45. Empty arena match: A match held in an empty arena, with no fans present.
46. Souvenir match: A contest where fans of both wrestlers throw foreign objects and souvenirs into the ring.
47. Loser leaves town match: The wrestler who loses the match must leave town or retire from the sport.
48. Barbed wire match: A match where the ring ropes are replaced with barbed wire, and wrestlers must avoid getting caught in the wire.
49. Lumberjack match: A match where wrestlers outside the ring prevent anyone from running away from the match.
50. Bunkhouse stampede: A battle royal where wrestlers are allowed to wear everyday clothing instead of traditional wrestling attire.
51. Coal miner’s glove match: A variation of a lumberjack match, where wrestlers outside the ring battle over a glove, inside of which is a weapon.
52. Anything Goes match: A match where there are no disqualifications and anything goes.
53. Triple threat match: A match featuring three wrestlers, where the first to score a pinfall or submission wins.
54. Gauntlet match: A match where a wrestler must defeat a series of opponents in succession.
55. Ultimate X match: Wrestlers must climb a rope ladder to reach and retrieve an “X” suspended above the ring.
56. King of the Mountain match: A match where a belt or trophy must be successfully defended on a hill in the center of the ring.
57. Parking Lot Brawl: A match that takes place in a parking lot.
58. I Quit Hell in a Cell: An I Quit match held inside a Hell in a Cell structure.
59. Cripple match: A match with wrestlers who are injured and must find a way to overcome their injuries.
60. Suicidal six-way: A match featuring six wrestlers, where the first to score a pinfall or submission wins.
61. Triple Threat Elimination match: A triple threat match with elimination rules.
62. Steel cage match with barbed wire: A steel cage match with barbed wire lining the outside of the cage.
63. Pinfalls Only match: A match where the only way to win is by pinning your opponent.
64. Hollywood backlot brawl: A match that starts in a Hollywood backlot, then eventually into the arena.
65. Bunkhouse Stampede: A match where wrestlers are allowed to wear everyday clothing instead of traditional wrestling attire.
66. Handicap pole match: A match where a wrestler must climb to retrieve an item from a pole while facing multiple opponents.
67. Full metal mayhem: A match that involves the use of many weapons.
68. Musical Chair match: A match where the wrestlers must wrestle for possession of the chair.
69. Powerbomb match: A match where the goal is to power bomb your opponents.
70. Ladder cage match: A match where the wrestlers must climb a ladder to escape a cage.
71. Lumberjack Strap match: A lumberjack match in which the wrestlers are strapped.
72. Reverse Battle Royal Steel Cage match: A reverse battle royal in which the last wrestler to enter fights inside the steel cage.
73. Scramble match: A match where the wrestler who scores the pinfall or submission becomes the champion.
74. Texas Tornado Tag Team match: A tag team match with all four wrestlers in the ring at once.
75. Weightlifting challenge: A match where wrestlers compete in various weightlifting competitions.
76. Chokeslam match: A match where the only way to win is by chokeslamming your opponent.
77. Junkyard Dog match: A match where the wrestlers fight inside a junkyard.
78. Reverse Ladder match: A match where the wrestler who is farthest away from the title is the winner.
79. Dogfight match: A match where the wrestlers fight on an elevated platform.
80. Barbed Wire Massacre match: A match where razor wire is attached to the ropes, turnbuckles, and fencing around the ring.
81. Time limit match: A match with a time limit; the wrestler with the most points at the expiry of the time limit is the winner.
82. Iron Circle match: A match where the wrestler must stand inside a circle of metal spikes.
83. Best of Three Falls match: A match featuring wrestlers who must win two out of three falls.
84. Death match: A match that also goes by the nickname bloodsport.
85. Snowstorm match: A match held in a blizzard.
86. Living Dangerously match: A match where tables, ladders, and chairs are legal weapons.
87. Ankle Lock match: A match where the only way to win is by applying an ankle lock submission.
88. Cheerleader match: A match where the wrestlers are cheerleaders, with pom-poms.
89. Burnout Challenge match: A match where the wrestlers must smoke and inhale a large number of cigarettes.
90. Hangman’s Horror match: A match where the wrestlers fight in a street/highway intersection.
91. Chain match: A match where the wrestlers are connected by a length of chain.
92. Broadcaster’s Challenge: A match where a Wrestling commentator is challenged to wrestle a certain wrestler.
93. Bodybag match: A match where the wrestlers fight in a bodybag and the winner is the person who can zip up their opponent
94. Clockwise match: One wrestler begs their opponent to jog around the ring and the pressure is on the other to keep up, so they can fulfil their moves.
95. Electric chair match: A match where the wrestlers are strapped into an electric chair, and the only way to win is by electrocuting your opponent
96. Twister Iron Man match: A match type where wrestlers are allowed to play the game Twister while still wrestling.
97. Triple Tier Cage match: Wrestlers must escape through three levels of cages hanging above the ring to win.
98. Oil match: A contest where both wrestlers are doused in oil slurry, making it hard to gain a grip.
99. Statues match: A match where wrestlers must freeze in place for a certain amount of time.
100. Free falling match: During the match, two spots in the arena are chosen, and wrestlers must fight to push each other into those spots.
101. Twister Iron Man match: A match type where wrestlers are allowed to play the game Twister while still wrestling.
102. 3-on-1 Handicap match: A match where one wrestler takes on three opponents.
103. Water balloon match: A contest where wrestlers throw water balloons at each other.
104. Two-on-Two Blindfold match: A match with two tag teams wearing blindfolds.
105. Burrito match: A match featuring burritos and other food products.
106. Hell in a Kennel match: A variation of a Hell in a Cell match where there are vicious dogs outside the cage.
107. Bodybuilding contest: A contest where wrestlers compete in bodybuilding competitions.
108. Judges’ Decision match: The winner of the match is determined by the judges.
109. Scalping match: A match where wrestlers must retrieve an opponent’s scalp.
110. Sewage Plant match: A match where the wrestlers fight in a sewage plant.
111. Handicap Pit match: A match where one wrestler must fight multiple opponents in a pit.
112. Duct Tape match: A match where the wrestlers’ arms and/or legs are tied up by duct tape.
113. Football game match: A match that takes place on a football field.
114. Swords match: A match where the wrestlers use swords to fight.
115. Triple Jeopardy match: Three wrestlers are placed in different rings, and the wrestler who eliminates the other two wins.
116. $20,000 Pyramid match: A match featuring a pyramid of $20,000 in cash.
117. Blindfold Battle Royal match: A battle royal where all wrestlers are blindfolded.
118. Race to the Finish Line match: A match where wrestlers must race to the finish line.
119. Blindfold Iron Man match: A timed match which takes place with both wrestlers wearing a blindfold.
120. Stretcher match: A match where the goal is to load your opponent onto a stretcher and wheel them out of the arena.
121. Costume match: A match where the wrestlers dress up in costumes for the entertainment of the audience.
122. Car match: A match that takes place inside a car.
123. Battle of the Belts match: A match where multiple championships are on the line.
124. Football Helmet match: A match where the wrestlers wear football helmets.
125. Rattlesnake Pit match: A match where the wrestlers fight in a pit filled with rattlesnakes
126. Flaming Table match: A match where the wrestlers fight on a table that’s set on fire.
127. Three Stages of Hell match: Three different match types take place, the first with normal rules, the second as a street fight or no DQ match, and the third as a steel cage or other specialty match.
128. Cooking Contest match: A match where the wrestlers are required to cook a dish.
129. Blindfold Hell in a Cell match: A Hell in a Cell match where both wrestlers are blindfolded.
130. Stretcher Iron Man match: A timed match which takes place with the goal being to load your opponent onto a stretcher and wheel them out of the arena
131. Clearwater match: A match that takes place in the waters of Clearwater Beach.
132. Whose Side is He On? match: A tag team match with an unannounced mystery wrestling superstar.
133. Iron Man Submission match: A variation of an iron man match where the only way to win is by submitting your opponent the most times.
134. Drive Thru match: A match that takes place at a fast-food restaurant drive-thru.
135. Training Camp match: A match that takes place in a military training camp.
136. Tug-of-War match: A match where the goal is to pull your opponent to the other end of the ring.
137. Booby Trap match: A match where the ring is loaded with traps and obstacles.
138. Bicentennial Pinfall match: A match with the goal of achieving a pinfall in 200 seconds.
139. Super Indy tournament: A wrestling tournament featuring high-flyers and other wrestling styles.
140. Titantron match: A match that takes place on top of the Titantron.
141. Cave match: A match that takes place inside a dark cave.
142. Lunch Lady Land match: A match where the wrestlers fight in a school cafeteria.
143. Jeopardy match: A match where the wrestlers answer trivia questions in between wrestling moves.
144. Tag team Iron Circle match: An elimination match that takes place inside an iron circle.
145. Doomsday Cage match: A tag-team cage match inside a structure that hangs above the ring, where the losing wrestler is dropped to their potential death.
146. Invisible Cage match: A cage match where the cage is invisible.
147. Parking Meter match: A match that takes place in a parking meter.
148. TerrorDome match: A match that takes place in a structure with a steel frame, mesh walls, and a plexiglass dome.