Ohio Valley Wrestling Details Updated Safety Protocols Following Dallas Edwards Incident
Ohio Valley Wrestling provides an update on their safety protocols.
Earlier this month, Al Snow promised fans that updated safety protocols would be coming to Ohio Valley Wrestling following an incident that saw referee Dallas Edwards have a seizure in the middle of a match.
These new protocols were revealed on Monday, March 23.
DETECTING EARLY SIGNS OF SEIZURE TRAINING
In partnership with the Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana, OVW will host an April Seizure First Aid Certification Program for talent and staff. This training covers how to recognize different types of seizures, understand their impact, and respond with safe, appropriate first aid. Participants receive a two year certification.
CONCUSSION SAFETY & CTE PREVENTION
In partnership with Chris Nowinski, PhD, Co Founder and CEO of the Concussion & CTE Foundation, OVW will host an April Concussion Safety & CTE Prevention Training for talent and staff. This training will be added to the OVW Academy beginner syllabus moving forward.
ADDITIONAL MEDICAL – STAFF AT RINGSIDE
Through our partnership with Norton Healthcare, OVW will deploy additional trained medical staff at larger events on a case by case basis. Norton Healthcare will also provide CPR training for talent, staff, and contractors.
IN RING & BACK OFFICE – COMMUNICATIONS
In addition to referees and ring announcers being equipped with IFB (in-ear monitoring devices) and our ringside camera crew having production headsets for faster communication with the backstage team, our ringside timekeeper will now have a headset for fast, direct communication with the Director. This allows for immediate decisions to stop a match and check on the talent.
For our talent, crew and fans — talent and event safety is an ongoing commitment. These updated protocols are the latest now being deployed across OVW. Thank you for your continued support. pic.twitter.com/DLvfunANHG
— OVW Wrestling (@ovwrestling) March 23, 2026
Fightful will keep updating fans as OVW continues to take steps to respond to the controversial incident involving Edwards.
