The WWE is the biggest professional wrestling organization in the world. It collects some of the biggest and most talented wrestlers, which is why many of them have transitioned into acting. Throughout the years, it has also created some of the most bizarrely fascinating storylines, which have managed to capture an audience.
But, what many may not know is that the WWE is also a popular betting “sport.” Some may wonder how that could be? After all, isn’t professional wrestling scripted? Well, yes, pro-wrestling is scripted. However, those involved in odds making don’t know the script, and neither do punters.
How to Bet on WWE
In order to bet on the WWE, all you have to do is tackle it from a different perspective. In most sports, you’d bet by analyzing the athleticism and level of skill of the athletes. With wrestling, you would, instead, wager depending on the storyline, the dramatic tension, as well as the wrestler’s popularity.
As for a platform, WWE bets are widely available online. There are currently a ton of sportsbooks that have come out with the latest sports betting odds regarding professional and athletic wrestling. So, whether you want to bet on the entertainment sport, or the sport proper, you have your options.
But, what are the betting options you can expect to see at these platforms, regarding the WWE? In the following sections, we are going to explore what the most popular bet options are in the WWE.
Straightforward Bets
The WWE has quite a variety of straightforward bets, that most punters would be familiar with. For example, you can bet on the match winner. When a match gets announced, you can place a wager on who you believe is going to win. And if you would prefer, you can even bet on the event live, while watching the match, especially at online sportsbooks.
If match winner bets are not your thing, outright winner wagers might be. Instead of betting on who would win the single match, you are placing a wager on who will win the entire tournament. By introducing outright winner bets, sportsbooks have managed to attract a larger pool of bettors, who like to play at a higher risk level, for a higher reward.
Proposition Bet
As is the case with any sport, prop bets are a pretty popular type of wager in the betting community when it comes to the WWE. Proposition bets are exactly what they sound like; either the punter or the bookie make a proposition, and then they place odds on it. Betting enthusiasts can place wagers on the likelihood of the proposition coming true. Let’s take a look at popular prop bets in WWE betting:
- Method of Victory: this one is pretty self-explanatory. The method of victory bet entails wagering on how a wrestler will win the match.
- Match Duration: how long will the WWE match last? If you have your theory, you can bet on it.
Surprise Appearance: will a popular wrestler make a surprise appearance during an event? If you think so, you can put down on a wager.
