Sammy Guevara Reportedly Suspended Over Jeff Hardy In-Ring Incident
Jeff Hardy
- Birthdate:
- 1977-08-31
- Birthplace:
- Cameron, North Carolina, USA
- Birthname:
- Jeffrey Nero Hardy
- Height:
- 6 feet 2 inches
- Weight:
- 225 lbs
- Debut:
- 1994-05-23
- Championships Held:
- WWE Championship, World Heavyweight Championship (x2), Intercontinental Championship (x5), United States Championship, WWE European Championship, WWE Hardcore Championship (x3), WWE Light Heavyweight Championship, Raw Tag Team Championship, SmackDown Tag Team Championship, World Tag Team Championship (x6), WCW Tag Team Championship, TNA World Heavyweight Championship (x3), TNA World Tag Team Championship (x2)
- Finisher:
- Swanton Bomb, Twist of Fate
- Twitter:
- Notable Allies:
- matt hardy
- Notable Rivals:
- edge, Christian, cm punk, Triple H
- Instagram:
- Eye Color:
- Brown
- Hair Color:
- Brown
Highlights
- Sammy Guevara suspended by AEW for mishandling Jeff Hardy's injury and violating concussion protocol during match.
- Fans question why the match wasn't stopped when Hardy was visibly concussed and bleeding.
- AEW faces backlash for allowing the match to continue, sparking concerns about wrestler safety and official decisions.
The wrestling world had plenty to say after the controversial match in AEW on the February 16th edition of AEW Rampage, where Jeff Hardy reportedly suffered a broken nose during a match against Sammy Guevara. Many called it Guevara being reckless as usual, and others suggested it was an accident. AEW might be leaning more toward the former as reports are now they've punished Guevara for being less than safe.
As reported by Fightful Select, Guevara has been suspended from AEW due to concerns surrounding the handling of Hardy's injury and the subsequent lack of adherence to concussion protocol.
Their report indicates that Guevara's suspension is directly related to the events of the match against Jeff Hardy. During the bout, Hardy sustained an injury, and the proper concussion protocol was allegedly not followed. This led to Guevara executing his finishing move on Hardy, a move that was deemed inappropriate under the circumstances. The controversy deepens as fans question why the match was not immediately called off when Hardy suffered the concussion. Fan footage reveals a concerning scene where Jeff Hardy, visibly concussed and bleeding from his mouth, continued to wrestle and Guevara proceeded with a high-risk move from the top rope. While Guevara unintentionally caused his knee to collide with Hardy's skull upon landing, it's still a move that shouldn't be tried when your opponent isn't at full mental capacity to accept the move.
Why Sammy Guevara Will Never Be A Major Star For AEW
Sammy Guevara is one of the "Four Pillars" of AEW, but he has never become a top wrestler or star like other names have.Matt Hardy, Jeff's brother, provided an update on Jeff's condition, stating that the broken nose had a couple of fractures, and tests were being conducted on his sinuses. The priority, according to Matt Hardy, is Jeff's health, and the recovery process is expected to be gradual.
Is This Just on Sammy Guevara?
The incident raises questions about the referee's role and the medical team's decisions on that night. Fans express bewilderment at the match not being halted immediately upon the concussion and this isn't the first time officials in AEW have come under scrutiny.
The suspension of Sammy Guevara sparks a broader conversation within the wrestling community and specifically about AEW. It is the responsibility of both wrestlers and officials to ensure the safety of performers during matches. This is a bad look and the fact that AEW seems to acknowledge Sammy's negligence in the suspension doesn't help heal and already damaged reputation.
