over the top rope

"Over the top rope" is a wrestling term referring to when a wrestler exits or is pushed outside the wrestling ring by crossing the ropes that form its boundary. In many matches, particularly certain types like Battle Royal or Royal Rumble, a wrestler is eliminated if they are thrown over the top rope and both of their feet touch the floor outside the ring. This rule adds a strategic element, as wrestlers aim to avoid elimination while trying to eliminate opponents by sending them over the top rope.