Pro wrestling is scripted. The winner and loser are predetermined. While the action is “real” in the ring, the results are, quite literally, fake.
But that's not stopping the WWE from reportedly sitting down with state gambling regulators in Michigan and Colorado in an attempt to let bettors wager on big matches. If the WWE gets its way, people will be able to bet on Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes for the Universal Title at WrestleMania.
This scoop, first reported by CNBC, goes on to say that the WWE is working with the accounting firm Ernst & Young. The results will be sealed, only Ernst & Young will have them, and the wrestlers themselves won't know the details of who will win or lose until hours before their matches.
Of course, fans of award shows are familiar with “the accounting firm of Ernst & Young,” as it’s played a key part in keeping those award winners a secret for years. According to the article, the WWE pitch centers on the fact that the two states already allow betting on award shows, so if Ernst & Young can keep those secrets, then surely it can keep the identity of who will get piledrived (piledriven?) and counted out under lock and key.