Rules & Officiating

Judges, referees, scoring systems, protests, and the commissions that regulate the sport.

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United States Commissions State athletic commissions and their rulings, licensing, and medical protocols. 5 subtopics UK & Ireland BBBofC and BUI governance, circulars, hearings, and officiating standards. Japan (JBC) Japan Boxing Commission announcements, rankings, and regulatory notices. Mexico & Latin America National/municipal commissions, event approvals, and medical protocols. Europe (National Federations) Federations/commissions in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and more. Canada (Provincial Commissions) Ontario, Quebec and other provincial regulators—hearings and rulings. Australia & New Zealand State/territory commissions and NZ authorities—events and orders.

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sports.ndtv.com > us > wwe > mexican-wrestler-el-hijo-de-fishman-released-after-arrest-following-referee-el-buho-s-death-12165015

Mexican Wrestler El Hijo de Fishman Released After Arrest Following Referee El Buho’s Death

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (303+ words) Fishman's release came after a reparatory agreement was reached with the family of Gerardo German Pineda, the referee known professionally as El Buho. He was arrested on involuntary manslaughter charges following the incident in the ring. So, now the wrestler…...


iotwreport.com > mexican-wrestling-gets-all-too-real

Mexican Wrestling Gets All Too Real

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (197+ words) Latin Times Mexican wrestler El Hijo de Fishman has been arrested in connection with the... Mexican wrestler El Hijo de Fishman has been arrested in connection with the death of 75-year-old referee Gerardo Germán Pineda, known in the ring as…...


greekreporter.com > 10/09/2026 > mexican-wrestler-detained-referee-death

Mexican Wrestler Detained After Referee Dies Following Alleged Lift and Slam

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (380+ words) A Mexican wrestler has been detained after a 75-year-old referee died during a wrestling event in the state of Hidalgo. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Gerardo Germán Pineda, known in the ring as “El Búho.” The…...


mercurynews.com > 10/09/2026 > mexican-wrestler-hijo-de-fishman-referee-manslaughter

Mexican wrestler charged with manslaughter after referee killed in the ring

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (222+ words) A professional wrestler was arrested in Mexico after executing a move that allegedly killed a referee. German Pineda, 75, died after being dropped to the mat on his head by grappler Hijo de Fishman, according to USA Today. Wrestling organization El…...