"WWE in Talks with Regulators to Legalize Betting on Matches: Changes to Booking Protocol Coming "

Attention all wrestling fans! There's some breaking news that might pique your interest. WWE is currently in discussions with gambling regulators in Colorado and Michigan to allow betting on matches. That's right, you might soon be able to place bets on your favorite WWE Superstars!

To ensure that the matches aren't leaked in advance, WWE is enlisting the help of accounting firm Ernst and Young to secure match results. They're also planning on changing their booking protocol to reduce predictability. This includes giving wrestlers booking decisions only a couple of hours before the match, which limits the chance of dirtsheet leaks.

Interestingly, WWE is using legalized betting on award shows as precedent for legalizing betting on scripted programs. If approved, the door will be opened for betting on a far wider range of programming, such as prop betting on TV character deaths.

Some fans may see this move as a positive one, believing that gambling will open WWE's appeal to a whole new demographic of fans. However, others may have concerns that booking decisions will start being made with more focus on betting than storyline. Only time will tell how this all plays out. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.