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{{short description|Professional wrestling match type}}
{{More citations needed|date=May 2011}}
An '''"I quit" match''' is a type of ] ] in which the only way to win is to make the opponent verbally concede to the ] (usually into a ]).<ref name=Encyclopedia>{{cite book|title=WWE Encyclopedia|last1=Shields|first1=Brian|last2=Sullivan|first2=Kevin|page=|publisher=]|year=2009|isbn=978-0-7566-4190-0|url=https://archive.org/details/wweencyclopediad0000shie/page/136}}</ref> It is a variation of the submission match as it can only be won by ], but it is special in that the submission has to take the form of the forfeiting opponent conceding verbally. Generally, whenever a wrestler knocks down their opponent with a move or inflicts a submission move, the opponent will be asked—either by the referee or the opponent—to say the concession into a microphone. "I quit" matches are commonly used to settle (]) grudges and embarrass rivals since saying "I quit" is usually a sign of admitted inferiority.

== History ==
The first "I quit" match was in the ] (NWA)/] at ] on November 28, 1985. ] defeated ] in a match (with a cage around the ring) for Blanchard's ]. Near the end of that match, Magnum used a piece of wood with a nail in it to pierce Blanchard's forehead. At that point, Blanchard screamed "Yes! Yes!" into the microphone, indicating that he was conceding the match, awarding Magnum the championship.

One of the most famous "I quit" matches took place on January 24, 1999, at the ] between ] and ] (as Mankind) in the ] (WWF, now WWE) for the ]. The match lasted just over 20 minutes, ending after Foley took eleven unprotected chair shots to the head while his hands were ] behind his back. The Rock eventually won the match, but it was later revealed that Foley was completely unconscious and The Rock had played a tape of Foley's concession announcement over the ].<ref name=Encyclopedia/> The following night on '']'', The Rock's "I quit!" match against ] ended when Triple H was ] into a verbal concession because ] was about to ] ]. ] retained his ] by defeating ] (JBL) in an "I quit" match at ] on May 22, 2005. At ] on September 13, 2009, Cena defeated his long time rival ] in an "I quit" match to win the WWE Championship, forcing Orton to verbally concede while he was handcuffed and Cena simultaneously had applied his submission hold, the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebreakingpoint/2009|title=WWE Breaking Point 2009|publisher=]|date=September 13, 2009|access-date=December 3, 2018}}</ref>

"I quit" matches involving ] have been rare. At ] on October 19, 2003, there was an ] between WWE chairman ] and his daughter ] partly under "I quit" rules. However, the match was decided when Stephanie's mother ] threw in the towel for her daughter, giving Vince the victory.<ref name=Encyclopedia/> The first "I quit" match between ] was contested at ] on June 1, 2008, when ] defeated ].

On the May 14, 2009 episode of '']'', ] (TNA) put on its first "I quit" match, where ] defeated ] after an ]. TNA had another "I quit" match on May 24, 2009, where ] defeated Booker T to retain the ] after ] threw a towel into the ring for Booker T.

On the May 4, 2016 episode of '']'', ] defeated ] in the promotion's first "I quit" match, known in Spanish as a "no mas" ("no more") match.

An "I respect you" match is a variation of the "I quit" match where the winning concession was "I respect you". The first "I respect you" match was held in ] (WCW) at ] on February 11, 1996, and pitted ] and ]. At the end of the match, Pillman conceded by saying "I respect you, bookerman!". In doing so, Pillman broke ] as Sullivan was also WCW ] at the time.

One January 17, 2017 episode of '']'', ] defeated ] in an "I forfeit" match where that phrase was the conceding phrase.<ref name=AriyaJackIQM/>

== Matches ==
=== All Elite Wrestling ===
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|] (c) defeated ]
/iquitmatch WWE.com - "I Quit" Match description]
|]
*
|]
|November 7, 2020
|]
|
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/moxley-kingston-i-quit-world-title-match-set-aew-full-gear-323201|title=Moxley-Kingston I Quit World title match set for AEW Full Gear|work=]|first=Bryan|last=Rose|date=October 21, 2020|access-date=October 21, 2020}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ] (c)
|]
|]
|March 20, 2024
|]
|
|
|}


=== Extreme Championship Wrestling ===
{{DEFAULTSORT:I Quit match}}
{|class="wikitable"
]
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|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|ECW Show
|January 23, 1993
|], ]
|<small>Billed as a I Quit ]</small>
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/ecw92-93.htm|title=ECW / WWA @ Philadelphia, PA - Radisson Hotel - January 23, 1993 (670)|website=History of WWE|access-date=July 11, 2019}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|ECW Show
|October 1, 1994
|], ]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/ecw94.htm|title=ECW @ Philadelphia, PA - ECW Arena - October 1, 1994 (850)|website=History of WWE|access-date=July 11, 2019}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|]
|January 7, 2001
|], ]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=462|title=ECW Guilty As Charged 2001 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|}


=== Lucha Underground ===
]
In the promotion, "I quit" matches are billed as a "No Más Match," with the submission phrase was made in Spanish ("No más").
]
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|-
|] defeated ]
|Aztec Medallions
|'']''<br>(])
|December 13, 2015 <small>(taped)</small><br>May 4, 2016 <small>(aired)</small>
|
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mandatory.com/wrestlezone/news/705501-lucha-underground-results-050416/5|title=Lucha Underground Results (5/4) - No Mas Match, The Mack vs. The Moth, Will Mil Muertes Get A Rematch ? - Page 5 of 5|date=2016-05-04|website=Wrestlezone|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|
|'']''<br>(])
|March 2018 <small>(taped)</small> <BR> August 29, 2018 <small> (aired) </small>
|Union Central Cold Storage Warehouse
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/08/30/8-29-moores-lucha-underground-tv-review-johnny-mundo-and-taya-valkyries-wedding-jack-evans-vs-xo-lishus-in-a-no-mas-match-jake-strong-vs-drago/|date=2018-08-29|website=ProWrestling.net |title=8/29 Moore's Lucha Underground TV Review: Johnny Mundo and Taya Valkyrie's wedding, Jack Evans vs. XO Lishus in a No Mas match, Jake Strong vs. Drago |access-date=2019-09-17}}</ref>
|}

=== Ring of Honor ===
{|class="wikitable"
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!width=10% |Date
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|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|Joe vs. Punk II
|October 16, 2004
|]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/roh-joe-vs-punk-ii-october-16-2004/|title=411MANIA|website=ROH: Joe Vs. Punk II, October 16, 2004|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|Battle of the Icons
|January 27, 2007
|]
|<small>The referee stopped the match after McGuinness refused to say "I quit" and Rave attempted to break his leg.</small>
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=9967|title=ROH Battle Of The Icons « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|]
|November 22, 2008
|]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/misc/roh/ppv.html#0109|title=Ring of Honor|website=Prowrestlinghistory.com|access-date=2009-01-18}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|Richards vs. Daniels
|October 16, 2010
|]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/100-percent-fordified-ring-of-honor-richards-vs-daniels/|title=411MANIA|website=100 Percent Fordified: Ring of Honor Richards vs. Daniels|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|]
|December 15, 2023
|]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=ROH Final Battle 2023 at Curtis Culwell Center wrestling results - Internet Wrestling Database |url=http://www.profightdb.com/cards/roh/final-battle-2023-51127.html |access-date=2024-02-11 |website=www.profightdb.com}}</ref>
|}

=== Total Nonstop Action Wrestling/Impact Wrestling ===
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|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|]
|May 14, 2009 (aired)
|]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/411s-tna-impact-report-05-14-09/|title=411MANIA|website=411’s TNA Impact Report 05.14.09|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] (c) defeated ]
|]
|]
|May 24, 2009
|]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=35366|title=TNA Sacrifice 2009 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] vs. ] ended in a no contest
|''none''
|'']''
|April 6, 2010 <small>(taped)</small><br>April 12, 2010 <small>(aired)</small>
|]
|<small>Match was the result of an open contract won by Sky and was changed from a ] immediately before it started. Love was handcuffed during this match. Match was thrown out after ] and ] interfered.</small>
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=49809|title=TNA iMPACT #302 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=2020-06-08}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|'']''
|July 15, 2010 <small>(aired)</small>
|]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/411s-tna-impact-report-7-15-10/|title=411MANIA|website=411’s TNA Impact Report 7.15.10|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|]
|September 5, 2010
|]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=54096|title=TNA No Surrender 2010 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|]
|October 16, 2011
|], ]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=54592|title=TNA Bound For Glory 2011 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|'']''
|April 25, 2013 <small>(taped)</small>
|]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/tna13.htm|title=TNA @ Indiana, PA - Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex - April 25, 2013|website=The History of WWE|access-date=July 11, 2019}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|]
|April 27, 2014
|]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=108358|title=TNA Sacrifice 2014 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|'']''
|August 5, 2014 <small>(taped)</small><br>August 21, 2014 <small>(aired)</small>
|]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=114809|title=IMPACT Wrestling #528 - Hardcore Justice 2014 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] (c) defeated ]
|]
|'']''
|May 29, 2015 <small>(aired)</small>
|]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/tna-news/tna-impact-5-29-15-may-mayhem-tv-report-ey-angle-i-quit-match-151840|title=TNA Impact 5-29-15 - May Mayhem TV Report with EY-Angle I Quit Match|date=2015-05-30|website=WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results|language=en|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] vs. ] ended in a no contest
|''none''
|'']''
|April 19, 2016 <small>(aired)</small>
|]
|<small>Match ended after neither man could continue</small>
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pwmania.com/tna-impact-wrestling-results-april-19-2016|title=TNA Impact Wrestling Results - April 19, 2016|website=PWMania.com|date=20 April 2016|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|]
|January 9, 2021
|]
|
|<ref>{{cite web|last=Cook|first=Ryan|title=IMPACT Wrestling Genesis 2021 Results & Live Coverage Super X Cup Tournament, I Quit Match|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/impact-wrestling-genesis-2021-results-live-coverage-super-x-cup-tournament-i-quit-match|website=Fightful|date=January 9, 2021|access-date=November 30, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113103932/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/impact-wrestling-genesis-2021-results-live-coverage-super-x-cup-tournament-i-quit-match|archive-date=January 13, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>
|}

=== World Championship Wrestling ===
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!width=10% |Event
!width=10% |Date
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|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|]
|February 11, 1996
|]
|<small>This was a "I Respect You" Strap match.</small>
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/random-network-reviews-superbrawl-vi/|title=411MANIA|website=Random Network Reviews: Superbrawl VI|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|]
|November 21, 1999
|], ], ]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/random-network-reviews-wcw-mayhem-1999/|title=411MANIA|website=Random Network Reviews: WCW Mayhem 1999|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ] (])
|''none''
|'']''
|December 6, 1999
|], ]
|<small>This was a ] "I quit" match.</small>
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ddtdigest.com/updates/1999121m.htm|title=WCW Monday Nitro - December 6th, 1999|website=Ddtdigest.com|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|'']''
|February 7, 2000
|]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ddtdigest.com/updates/2000021m.htm|title=WCW Monday Nitro - February 7th, 2000|website=Ddtdigest.com|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|]
|March 19, 2000
|], ]
|<small>This was a ].</small>
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/the-furious-flashbacks-wcw-uncensored-2000/|title=411MANIA|website=The Furious Flashbacks – WCW Uncensored 2000|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] (c) defeated ]
|]
|'']''
|August 22, 2000 <small>(taped)</small><br>August 23, 2000 <small>(aired)</small>
|]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ddtdigest.com/updates/2000083t.htm|title=WCW Thunder - August 23, 2000|website=Ddtdigest.com|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|}

=== World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment===
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|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|]
|April 2, 1995
|], ]
|<small>Guest referee ] ended the match though Backlund uttered the words "I quit" only incompletely</small>
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/cards/wwf/wrestlemania-xi-39.html|title=WWF WrestleMania XI at XL Center (aka Hartford Civic Center) wrestling results - Internet Wrestling Database|website=Profightdb.com|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|'']''
|October 26, 1998
|]
| <small>Austin used the unconscious Shamrock's hands to signal a tap out submission.</small>
|
|-
|] defeated ] (c)
|]
|]
|January 24, 1999
|]
|<small>Mankind did not say "I quit", instead an earlier recording of Mankind saying the phrase was played over the PA system while Mankind laid unconscious in the entrance. The Rock was still awarded the victory.</small>
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=2058|title=WWF Royal Rumble 1999 - No Chance In Hell « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] (c) defeated ]
|]
|'']''
|January 25, 1999
|]
|
|<ref name=time>{{cite video|title=It's Our Time|people=Triple H and Chyna|date=1999|medium=VHS|publisher=World Wrestling Federation}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|Loser had to leave their position
*Vince McMahon - WWE Chairman
*Stephanie McMahon - General manager of ]
|]
|October 19, 2003
|], ]
|<small>Stephanie did not say the words "I quit"; ] threw a towel into the ring. Stephanie was also able to win this match via pinfall.</small>
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2003/results|title=Full Event Results|website=WWE|language=en|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] (c) defeated ]
|]
|]
|May 22, 2005
|], ]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=2812|title=WWE Judgment Day 2005 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|]
|August 20, 2006
|], ]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2006|title=SummerSlam 2006|website=WWE|language=en|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|none
|'']''
|October 15, 2006 <small>(taped)</small><br>October 20, 2006 <small>(aired)</small>
|], ]
|
|
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|'']''
|September 1, 2007 <small>(taped)</small><br>September 7, 2007 <small>(aired)</small>
|]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/09072007/|title=Summer fizzles, but SmackDown sizzles|first=Louie|last=Dee|date=September 7, 2007|access-date=December 27, 2007|publisher=WWE}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|]
|June 1, 2008
|], ]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/random-network-reviews-one-night-stand-2008/|title=411MANIA|website=Random Network Reviews: One Night Stand 2008|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|'']''
|October 14, 2008 <small>(taped)</small><br>October 17, 2008 <small>(aired)</small>
|]
|
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=29525|title=WWE Friday Night SmackDown #478|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=2021-11-12}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|]
|April 26, 2009
|]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/2009|title=Backlash 2009|website=Wwe.com|language=en|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ] (c)
|]
|]
|September 13, 2009
|], ], ]
|<small>If anyone had interfered on Orton's behalf, he would have immediately lost the title.</small>
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/kevins-random-reviews-wwe-breaking-point-2009/|title=411MANIA|website=Kevin’s Random Reviews: WWE Breaking Point 2009|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] (c) defeated ]
|]
|]
|May 23, 2010
|], ]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=44795|title=WWE Over The Limit 2010 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] (c) defeated ]
|]
|]
|May 22, 2011
|], ]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweoverthelimit/2011|title=WWE Over the Limit 2011|website=WWE|language=en|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|#1 contendership to the ]
|]
|May 19, 2013
|], ]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1634110-wwe-extreme-rules-2013-results-full-winners-and-analysis-for-ppv-card|title=WWE Extreme Rules 2013 Results: Full Winners and Analysis for PPV Card|last=Wood|first=Donald|website=Bleacher Report|language=en|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] (c) defeated ]
|]
|]
|May 17, 2015
|], ]
|<small>Instead of Rusev, his manager ] conceded the match, saying "He quits".</small>
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uproxx.com/prowrestling/wwe-payback-2015-results/|title=WWE Payback 2015 Results|date=2015-05-18|website=UPROXX|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|'']''
|January 17, 2017
|], ]
|<small>Billed as an "I forfeit" match.</small>
|<ref name="AriyaJackIQM">{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-205-live/wwe-205-live-jan-17-2017|title=WWE 205 Live results: Did Jack Gallagher forfeit like a true gentleman?|website=WWE|language=en|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] defeated ]
|''none''
|'']''
|July 11, 2017
|]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2721146-wwe-205-live-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights-from-july-11|title=WWE 205 Live Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from July 11|last=Mueller|first=The Doctor Chris|website=Bleacher Report|language=en|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
|-
|] (c) defeated ]
|]
|'']''
|January 18, 2020 <small>(taped)</small><br>February 27, 2020 <small>(aired)</small>
|], ]
|<small>This was a Last Chance "I quit" match. Since Storm lost, she could no longer challenge for the NXT UK Women's Championship as long as Ray held it.</small>
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nxtuk/2020-02-27/article/kay-lee-ray-vs-toni-storm|title=Kay Lee Ray def. Toni Storm in an "I Quit" Match for the NXT UK Women's Championship|date=February 27, 2020|access-date=October 6, 2018|work=]}}</ref>
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|October 25, 2020
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|<small>This was the first ever ] match contested under an "I quit" stipulation and therefore the first "I quit" match contested inside the Hell in a Cell structure.</small>
|<ref>{{cite web|last=Zak|first=Brad|title=Universal Champion Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso (Hell in a Cell "I Quit" Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/roman-reigns-vs-jey-uso|work=]|date=October 3, 2020|access-date=October 3, 2020}}</ref>
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|] defeated ] in an "I quit" Beat the Clock Challenge <BR> <SMALL> Rousey defeated ] in 1:41 <BR> ] lost when she couldn't beat ] within that time.</small>
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|<small>This was a ] contested under an "I quit" stipulation. There were two matches, both contested under the stipulation. Rousey set the time of 1:41, but Flair couldn't beat Aliyah within the time limit, giving Rousey the win.</small>
|<ref>{{cite web|title=SmackDown results, April 29, 2022: Ronda Rousey humiliates Charlotte Flair in the Beat the Clock “I Quit” Challenge|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2022-04-29|work=]|date=April 29, 2022|access-date=May 1, 2022}}</ref>
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|<ref>{{Cite web|author=WWE.com Staff|title=SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey ("I Quit" Match)|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/charlotte-flair-vs-ronda-rousey|work=WWE|date=April 9, 2022|access-date=April 9, 2022}}</ref>
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|] defeated ]
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|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Miller|first=Gregory|title=Edge vs. Finn Bálor ("I Quit" Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/edge-vs-finn-balor|work=WWE|date=September 27, 2022|access-date=September 27, 2022}}</ref>
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|<ref>{{cite web|title=Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles ("I Quit" Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/clash-at-the-castle/2024/cody-rhodes-aj-styles-i-quit|work=WWE|date=June 7, 2024|access-date=June 7, 2024}}</ref>
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An "I quit" match is a type of professional wrestling submission match in which the only way to win is to make the opponent verbally concede to the referee (usually into a microphone). It is a variation of the submission match as it can only be won by submission, but it is special in that the submission has to take the form of the forfeiting opponent conceding verbally. Generally, whenever a wrestler knocks down their opponent with a move or inflicts a submission move, the opponent will be asked—either by the referee or the opponent—to say the concession into a microphone. "I quit" matches are commonly used to settle (kayfabe) grudges and embarrass rivals since saying "I quit" is usually a sign of admitted inferiority.

History

The first "I quit" match was in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA)/Jim Crockett Promotions at Starrcade on November 28, 1985. Magnum T. A. defeated Tully Blanchard in a match (with a cage around the ring) for Blanchard's NWA United States Heavyweight Championship. Near the end of that match, Magnum used a piece of wood with a nail in it to pierce Blanchard's forehead. At that point, Blanchard screamed "Yes! Yes!" into the microphone, indicating that he was conceding the match, awarding Magnum the championship.

One of the most famous "I quit" matches took place on January 24, 1999, at the Royal Rumble between The Rock and Mick Foley (as Mankind) in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) for the WWF Championship. The match lasted just over 20 minutes, ending after Foley took eleven unprotected chair shots to the head while his hands were handcuffed behind his back. The Rock eventually won the match, but it was later revealed that Foley was completely unconscious and The Rock had played a tape of Foley's concession announcement over the public address system. The following night on Raw, The Rock's "I quit!" match against Triple H ended when Triple H was extorted into a verbal concession because Kane was about to chokeslam Chyna. John Cena retained his WWE Championship by defeating John "Bradshaw" Layfield (JBL) in an "I quit" match at Judgment Day on May 22, 2005. At Breaking Point on September 13, 2009, Cena defeated his long time rival Randy Orton in an "I quit" match to win the WWE Championship, forcing Orton to verbally concede while he was handcuffed and Cena simultaneously had applied his submission hold, the STF.

"I quit" matches involving women have been rare. At No Mercy on October 19, 2003, there was an intergender match between WWE chairman Vince McMahon and his daughter Stephanie partly under "I quit" rules. However, the match was decided when Stephanie's mother Linda threw in the towel for her daughter, giving Vince the victory. The first "I quit" match between WWE Divas was contested at One Night Stand on June 1, 2008, when Beth Phoenix defeated Melina.

On the May 14, 2009 episode of Impact, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) put on its first "I quit" match, where Booker T defeated Jethro Holiday after an axe kick. TNA had another "I quit" match on May 24, 2009, where A.J. Styles defeated Booker T to retain the TNA Legends Championship after Jenna Morasca threw a towel into the ring for Booker T.

On the May 4, 2016 episode of Lucha Underground, Sexy Star defeated Mariposa in the promotion's first "I quit" match, known in Spanish as a "no mas" ("no more") match.

An "I respect you" match is a variation of the "I quit" match where the winning concession was "I respect you". The first "I respect you" match was held in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) at SuperBrawl VI on February 11, 1996, and pitted Brian Pillman and Kevin Sullivan. At the end of the match, Pillman conceded by saying "I respect you, bookerman!". In doing so, Pillman broke kayfabe as Sullivan was also WCW booker at the time.

One January 17, 2017 episode of WWE 205 Live, Jack Gallagher defeated Ariya Daivari in an "I forfeit" match where that phrase was the conceding phrase.

Matches

All Elite Wrestling

Participants Title on the line/
Stipulation 		Event Date Location Notes Ref
Jon Moxley (c) defeated Eddie Kingston AEW World Championship Full Gear November 7, 2020 Jacksonville, Florida
Adam Copeland defeated Christian Cage (c) AEW TNT Championship Dynamite March 20, 2024 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Extreme Championship Wrestling

Participants Title on the line/
Stipulation 		Event Date Location Notes Ref
Terry Funk defeated Eddie Gilbert none ECW Show January 23, 1993 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Billed as a I Quit Texas Death match
Tommy Dreamer defeated The Sandman none ECW Show October 1, 1994 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Tommy Dreamer defeated C. W. Anderson none Guilty as Charged January 7, 2001 New York, New York

Lucha Underground

In the promotion, "I quit" matches are billed as a "No Más Match," with the submission phrase was made in Spanish ("No más").

Participants Title on the line/
Stipulation 		Event Date Location Notes Ref
Sexy Star defeated Mariposa Aztec Medallions Lucha Underground
(Season 2, Ep 15) 		December 13, 2015 (taped)
May 4, 2016 (aired)
XO Lishus defeated Jack Evans Lucha Underground
(Season 4, Ep 12) 		March 2018 (taped)
August 29, 2018 (aired) 		Union Central Cold Storage Warehouse

Ring of Honor

Participants Title on the line/
Stipulation 		Event Date Location Notes Ref
Alex Shelley defeated Jimmy Jacobs none Joe vs. Punk II October 16, 2004 Chicago Ridge, Illinois
Jimmy Rave defeated Nigel McGuinness none Battle of the Icons January 27, 2007 Edison, New Jersey The referee stopped the match after McGuinness refused to say "I quit" and Rave attempted to break his leg.
Austin Aries defeated Jimmy Jacobs none Rising Above 2008 November 22, 2008 Chicago Ridge, Illinois
Colt Cabana defeated Steve Corino none Richards vs. Daniels October 16, 2010 Chicago Ridge, Illinois
Ethan Page defeated Tony Nese none Final Battle (2023) December 15, 2023 Garland, Texas

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling/Impact Wrestling

Participants Title on the line/
Stipulation 		Event Date Location Notes Ref
Booker T defeated Jethro Holliday none Impact! May 14, 2009 (aired) Orlando, Florida
A.J. Styles (c) defeated Booker T TNA Legends Championship Sacrifice May 24, 2009 Orlando, Florida
Velvet Sky vs. Angelina Love ended in a no contest none Impact! April 6, 2010 (taped)
April 12, 2010 (aired) 		Orlando, Florida Match was the result of an open contract won by Sky and was changed from a Leather and Lace match immediately before it started. Love was handcuffed during this match. Match was thrown out after The Beautiful People and Tara interfered.
Brian Kendrick defeated Douglas Williams none Impact! July 15, 2010 (aired) Orlando, Florida
A.J. Styles defeated Tommy Dreamer none No Surrender September 5, 2010 Orlando, Florida
A.J. Styles defeated Christopher Daniels none Bound For Glory October 16, 2011 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Kurt Angle defeated D'Lo Brown none Impact! April 25, 2013 (taped) Orlando, Florida
Gunner defeated James Storm none Sacrifice April 27, 2014 Orlando, Florida
Mr. Anderson defeated Samuel Shaw none Impact Wrestling: Hardcore Justice August 5, 2014 (taped)
August 21, 2014 (aired) 		Orlando, Florida
Kurt Angle (c) defeated Eric Young TNA World Heavyweight Championship Impact! May 29, 2015 (aired) Orlando, Florida
Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy ended in a no contest none Impact! April 19, 2016 (aired) Orlando, Florida Match ended after neither man could continue
Willie Mack defeated Moose none Genesis January 9, 2021 Nashville, Tennessee

World Championship Wrestling

Participants Title on the line/
Stipulation 		Event Date Location Notes Ref
The Taskmaster defeated Brian Pillman none SuperBrawl VI February 11, 1996 St. Petersburg, Florida This was a "I Respect You" Strap match.
Goldberg defeated Sid Vicious none Mayhem November 21, 1999 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Roddy Piper defeated Creative Control (Gerald and Patrick) none Nitro December 6, 1999 Milwaukee, Wisconsin This was a Handicap "I quit" match.
David Flair defeated Terry Funk none Nitro February 7, 2000 Tulsa, Oklahoma
Dustin Rhodes defeated Terry Funk none Uncensored March 19, 2000 Miami, Florida This was a Bullrope Match.
Norman Smiley (c) defeated M.I. Smooth WCW Hardcore Championship Thunder August 22, 2000 (taped)
August 23, 2000 (aired) 		Tulsa, Oklahoma

World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment

Participants Title on the line/
Stipulation 		Event Date Location Notes Ref
Bret Hart defeated Bob Backlund none WrestleMania XI April 2, 1995 Hartford, Connecticut Guest referee Roddy Piper ended the match though Backlund uttered the words "I quit" only incompletely
Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated Ken Shamrock none Raw Is War October 26, 1998 Madison, Wisconsin Austin used the unconscious Shamrock's hands to signal a tap out submission.
The Rock defeated Mankind (c) WWF Championship Royal Rumble January 24, 1999 Anaheim, California Mankind did not say "I quit", instead an earlier recording of Mankind saying the phrase was played over the PA system while Mankind laid unconscious in the entrance. The Rock was still awarded the victory.
The Rock (c) defeated Triple H WWF Championship Raw Is War January 25, 1999 Phoenix, Arizona
Mr. McMahon defeated Stephanie McMahon Loser had to leave their position
  • Vince McMahon - WWE Chairman
  • Stephanie McMahon - General manager of SmackDown!
 No Mercy October 19, 2003 Baltimore, Maryland Stephanie did not say the words "I quit"; Linda McMahon threw a towel into the ring. Stephanie was also able to win this match via pinfall.
John Cena (c) defeated John Bradshaw Layfield WWE Championship Judgment Day May 22, 2005 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Ric Flair defeated Mick Foley none SummerSlam August 20, 2006 Boston, Massachusetts
Chavo Guerrero defeated Rey Mysterio none SmackDown! October 15, 2006 (taped)
October 20, 2006 (aired) 		Los Angeles, California
Rey Mysterio defeated Chavo Guerrero none Smackdown! September 1, 2007 (taped)
September 7, 2007 (aired) 		Cincinnati, Ohio
Beth Phoenix defeated Melina none One Night Stand June 1, 2008 San Diego, California
Big Show defeated Ryan Taylor none Smackdown! October 14, 2008 (taped)
October 17, 2008 (aired) 		Las Vegas, Nevada
Jeff Hardy defeated Matt Hardy none Backlash April 26, 2009 Providence, Rhode Island
John Cena defeated Randy Orton (c) WWE Championship Breaking Point September 13, 2009 Montreal, Quebec, Canada If anyone had interfered on Orton's behalf, he would have immediately lost the title.
John Cena (c) defeated Batista WWE Championship Over The Limit May 23, 2010 Detroit, Michigan
John Cena (c) defeated The Miz WWE Championship Over The Limit May 22, 2011 Seattle, Washington
Alberto Del Rio defeated Jack Swagger #1 contendership to the World Heavyweight Championship Extreme Rules May 19, 2013 St. Louis, Missouri
John Cena (c) defeated Rusev WWE United States Championship Payback May 17, 2015 Baltimore, Maryland Instead of Rusev, his manager Lana conceded the match, saying "He quits".
Jack Gallagher defeated Ariya Daivari none 205 Live January 17, 2017 Memphis, Tennessee Billed as an "I forfeit" match.
Cedric Alexander defeated Noam Dar none 205 Live July 11, 2017 San Antonio, Texas
Kay Lee Ray (c) defeated Toni Storm NXT UK Women's Championship NXT UK January 18, 2020 (taped)
February 27, 2020 (aired) 		York, England This was a Last Chance "I quit" match. Since Storm lost, she could no longer challenge for the NXT UK Women's Championship as long as Ray held it.
Roman Reigns (c) defeated Jey Uso WWE Universal Championship Hell in a Cell October 25, 2020 Orlando, Florida This was the first ever Hell in a Cell match contested under an "I quit" stipulation and therefore the first "I quit" match contested inside the Hell in a Cell structure.
Ronda Rousey defeated Charlotte Flair in an "I quit" Beat the Clock Challenge
Rousey defeated Shotzi in 1:41
Charlotte Flair lost when she couldn't beat Aliyah within that time. 		none SmackDown April 22, 2022 (taped)
April 29, 2022 (aired) 		Albany, New York This was a Beat the Clock challenge contested under an "I quit" stipulation. There were two matches, both contested under the stipulation. Rousey set the time of 1:41, but Flair couldn't beat Aliyah within the time limit, giving Rousey the win.
Ronda Rousey defeated Charlotte Flair (c) WWE SmackDown Women's Championship WrestleMania Backlash May 8, 2022 Providence, Rhode Island
Finn Bálor defeated Edge none Extreme Rules October 8, 2022 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cody Rhodes (c) defeated AJ Styles Undisputed WWE Championship Clash at the Castle: Scotland June 15, 2024 Glasgow, Scotland

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