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Al Snow Issues Statement Following Medical Incident With Referee in OVW
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Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) owner Al Snow has issued a statement to fans following the incident at last Thursday’s show, where referee Dallas Edwards suffered a seizure in the ring after he was hit with a forearm dive off the top rope. The match continued for almost a minute, with the wrestlers moving the convulsing Edwards, before the match was stopped.
Earlier this morning, Snow issued the following statement via his X account:
“Hello everyone, this is Al Snow. I want to speak directly to our fans and the wrestling community regarding the incident involving Referee Dallas Edwards at last week’s event.
Professional wrestling has always carried an inherent risk of injury for everyone who steps into the ring. On March 12th, during a live OVW television event, Dallas was involved in a planned moment of physical contact with a wrestler that resulted in him suffering a head injury.
Traditionally, when an in-ring injury occurs, the referee is the central point of communication, assessment, and decision-making. In this unprecedented situation, the person who would normally make that assessment was the one who needed assistance. That unforeseen breakdown in communication contributed to a delay in stopping the match and concluding the show.
We are relieved to hear that Dallas is recovering and receiving the medical care he needs. Our thoughts are with him, and we’re hoping for his continued improvement.
At OVW, the health and safety of our performers and officials has always been our top priority. We are proud of the standards we’ve maintained over the years, but we also recognize that there is always room to strengthen and improve. With that in mind, we are reviewing our existing procedures
and updating several of our in-ring and ringside protocols to ensure we continue to meet the highest expectations for performer safety.
These updates include enhanced communication systems, additional referee training, and expanded ringside response measures to help ensure that a situation like this is identified and addressed as quickly as possible.
We appreciate the concern and passion from our fans, and we understand the importance of transparency during moments like this. We will continue to share updates when appropriate, and we ask everyone to keep Dallas in your thoughts as he continues his recovery.
Thank you.”
As noted, Edwards later shared a message on social media, revealing that he suffered a concussion and subdural hematoma, adding that he wasn’t angry at anyone. He also asked that “all of my fellow workers to get some sort of training in assisting another’s life,” rather than donations.
— Al Snow (@TheRealAlSnow) March 14, 2026
