Thread: First wrestler to "Tap-out"
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Old 02-16-2006, 07:18 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by Y3J
When someone used to be put into a submission back in the day (early 1990's) they would scream "I give up" or "I quit" or whatever was necessary. I will therefore assume that the tap-out law didn't apply back then unless someone can correct me.

Therefore, my question is: When was the tap-out rule introduced and who was the first person to tap?
As I understand it, the whole tapping out thing started when Ken Shamrock was signed. The guys in UFC tap out when they submit (I think) and so they brought that to wrestling. It's a hell of a lot better than the old "I give up" in my opinion. As for the first guy, I have no idea - maybe his first opponent?
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