Al Snow is finally speaking out after the terrifying in-ring incident that left OVW referee Dallas Edwards hospitalized with a brain bleed and the OVW executive says a breakdown in communication played a major role in why the match didnt stop sooner. Snow addressed the situation in a statement posted on Twitter on March 14, 2026, after heavy criticism surrounding the March 12 OVW Rise taping in Louisville, Kentucky, where Edwards suffered a serious head injury during the main event. Snow began by directly acknowledging the incident and the concern from fans and the wrestling community. According to Snow, the injury happened during a planned spot in the match that resulted in Edwards taking a dangerous blow. Snow explained that when injuries normally happen in a wrestling match, referees are responsible for communicating with production and determining whether the match should stop. But in this case, the referee himself was the one who needed immediate help. Snow admitted that this unusual scenario contributed to the delay in ending the match and stopping the broadcast. He also said OVW is now reviewing its procedures following the incident and looking at ways to improve its safety protocols. Snow added that the company plans to introduce improvements to communication systems and emergency response measures. The OVW executive also made it clear the company is relieved Edwards is receiving treatment and continuing to recover. Snow ended the message by thanking fans for their concern and asking them to continue supporting Edwards during his recovery. The statement comes after Edwards himself shared a personal update revealing doctors diagnosed him with both a concussion and a subdural hematoma a type of brain bleed following the accident. Edwards said he plans to take time away from wrestling while he focuses on recovering and regaining his health. The frightening moment took place during the main event of the March 12 OVW Rise broadcast when Edwards was struck during a diving move and appeared to lose consciousness in the ring, forcing the show to be stopped. With Snow now addressing the controversy and OVW reviewing its procedures, the incident continues to spark serious discussion about safety and emergency response inside the wrestling ring. Do you think OVW handled the situation properly, or should the match have been stopped immediately? Let us know what you think. G Add as a preferred source on Google
