Former WWE star Al Snow recently expressed his concerns regarding the risky nature of some wrestling spots in All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
AEW has gained a reputation for granting its wrestlers considerable creative freedom in the ring, but a particular moment during the recent Revolution event has sparked debate and criticism.
At Revolution, the match featuring Sting’s final appearance saw him team up with Darby Allin to defend the AEW Tag Team Championship. Prior to the match, Allin had vowed to go to extreme lengths to ensure Sting’s retirement was a success.
True to his word, he executed a high-risk maneuver by diving off a tall ladder through a pane of glass early in the bout, resulting in immediate bleeding. However, despite his injuries, Allin persevered and completed the match alongside his partner.
During an interview with Vince Russo on his YouTube channel, Al Snow expressed his discontent with AEW’s apparent lack of restrictions on risky in-ring performances.
Snow, drawing from his extensive experience as both a wrestler and a trainer, emphasized the importance of safety protocols, particularly citing his time at OVW where he advocated for such measures.
Snow highlighted several dangerous incidents during the Revolution event and ominously warned of the potential for a tragic accident if the current trend continues unchecked.
He cited examples such as Will Ospreay’s risky vertical suplex and Orange Cassidy’s perilous fall onto the top rope, raising concerns about the increasing scale of risks involved in AEW matches.
Addressing potential critics, Snow acknowledged that his views might not be universally popular but stressed that his concerns stemmed from genuine apprehension rather than personal animosity.
He urged AEW to implement measures to reign in the risks taken by its performers, cautioning that failure to do so could lead to catastrophic consequences, including the possibility of witnessing a fatal accident unfold in the ring.
