OVW isnt wasting time making changes and now the company has officially rolled out new safety protocols after the frightening in-ring incident involving referee Dallas Edwards. Following the frightening March 12 OVW Rise match where referee Dallas Edwards suffered a concussion and brain bleed, the company faced heavy criticism over how long it took to stop the match. Now, theyve responded with a full set of updated safety protocols. On March 23, 2026, OVW took to Twitter to announce sweeping changes starting with a clear message that this is just the beginning of a larger shift. They made it clear this isnt a one-and-done fix, but something they plan to keep improving over time as standards evolve. One of the biggest additions comes in the form of medical training specifically focused on recognizing and responding to seizures, something that can be critical in situations like the Edwards incident. They also explained exactly what that training will involve and why it matters. Beyond that, OVW is tackling head injuries directly by bringing in concussion and CTE education a major step given the nature of Edwards injury. And this isnt just optional knowledge its being built into the foundation of how OVW trains new talent moving forward. Medical presence is also being upgraded in a big way, with OVW confirming more trained personnel will be at ringside when needed. That partnership also extends to emergency preparedness, ensuring everyone involved knows how to respond in critical situations. Finally and most importantly given what happened OVW is overhauling communication systems, which were a key issue in the delay during Edwards injury. All of these changes come after a moment that exposed a major flaw when the referee, who is normally responsible for signaling and communicating injuries, was the one who got hurt, leading to a breakdown in response time. Bottom line OVW got called out, and now theyre making visible changes. The real question is whether these upgrades will be enough to restore confidence moving forward. Do you think OVWs new safety protocols go far enough after what happened to Dallas Edwards, or should there be even stricter measures across the industry? Drop your thoughts below and leave your feedback. G Add as a preferred source on Google
