Since 2001, Cagematch.net has been the premier wrestling database, beloved by fans worldwide for its comprehensive results, match ratings, and delightful surprises about wrestlers’ past encounters. But in recent years, the site has been caught in the crossfire of WWE and AEW fan tribalism, prompting the moderators to tweak their rating rules to ensure fairness and accuracy.
The latest skirmish that necessitated a rule change was sparked by the 250th episode of “AEW Dynamite,” featuring a match between Will Ospreay and MJF. To maintain the integrity of their ratings, Cagematch.net has implemented new guidelines:
- Mandatory Comments for New Ratings: Users must provide a comment when leaving a match or event rating soon after it occurs.
- Account Age Restrictions: The waiting period for leaving standalone ratings without comments is now tied to account age.
- Accounts less than 12 months old: 24-hour wait.
- Accounts less than six months old: 48-hour wait.
- Accounts less than one month old: 72-hour wait.
These measures specifically target WWE and AEW events, as fan disputes between these two companies have been the primary cause of skewed ratings. By introducing these rules, Cagematch aims to foster a more balanced and authentic rating system, free from the influence of partisan fanbases.