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You cannot stage a sham professional wrestling match without telling the commission.

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Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

In an effort to regulate sports and amusements, Louisiana requires professional wrestling promoters to admit if their events are scripted. The state Athletic Commission demands transparency so consumers aren't defrauded by fake suplexes and staged drama. It turns out that kayfabe is actually a matter of state law.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: La. R.S. 4:331
Louisiana Revised Statutes - Amusements and Sports

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#la#wrestling#fraud