When a match is stopped for reasons other than termination, how should it be restarted?

In wrestling, when a match is stopped for reasons other than termination, the proper procedure for restarting is as if an out-of-bounds situation was declared. This means that the wrestlers will resume their positions based on where they were at the time of the stoppage, similar to how a match resumes when a grappler goes out of bounds. This method maintains the continuity of the contest and allows the athletes to return to a familiar and fair starting point, ensuring that the competitive situation remains intact.

Resuming from where the match stopped respects the flow of the match and prevents unnecessary disruption. This practice also applies to various situations like injury timeouts or when the referee needs to clarify a situation, ensuring that the competition remains fair and aligned with the rules of wrestling.

Other options, such as restarting as a new match or issuing penalty points, do not accurately reflect the appropriate protocols for match stoppages except under specific circumstances, which this scenario does not invoke.