Theatrical Wrestling Regulation Amendment Act of 2025

The "Theatrical Wrestling Regulation Amendment Act of 2025" defines "theatrical wrestling" as a performance art with predetermined outcomes, choreographed moves, and noncompetitive elements, held in venues with fewer than 2,000 attendees. It exempts these events from the District's standard combat sports regulations - which previously treated them identically to competitive boxing or wrestling - reducing licensing costs and administrative burdens. This directly affects small independent wrestling events, often created by and for Black, Latino, and LGBTQ communities, which have been forced to relocate to Maryland and Virginia due to current regulations. The bill aligns with similar policies in Washington State, Louisiana, and Virginia to support community-based performance spaces.