Most wrestling matches last for a set number of falls, with the first side to achieve the majority number of pinfalls, submissions, or countouts being the winner. Historically, matches were wrestled to 3 falls ("best 2 out of 3") or 5 falls ("best 3 out of 5").
Who wins in a wrestling match?
the first side to achieve the majority number of pinfalls, submissions, or countouts being the winner.