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OVW Referee Dallas Edwards Diagnosed With Concussion and Subdural Hematoma as Promotion Promises Safety Overhaul

OVW’s owner cites a communication breakdown for the delay in stopping the match, pledging upgrades to safety protocols.

Overview

  • Dallas Edwards said from the hospital that he suffered a concussion and a subdural hematoma, adding he will take time off and could go home after follow-up scans if results are clear.
  • Video from the March 12 broadcast shows the match continuing while Edwards convulsed on the mat and being moved aside, prompting widespread criticism from wrestlers and fans.
  • Al Snow issued a public statement outlining planned changes that include enhanced communication systems, additional referee training, and expanded ringside response measures.
  • Wrestler Tony Evans, who moved Edwards during the sequence, said he did not realize the severity in the moment, expressed support for Edwards, and noted the two have spoken.
  • Local reporting says Edwards, 22, was monitored in ICU at Norton Audubon Hospital as his mother criticized OVW’s response and communication with the family.