John Pollock of Post Wrestling is reporting the Louisiana Boxing & Wrestling Commission is banning blood and piledrivers, and enforcing a number of protocols in regards to wrestling events during Wrestlemania week in New Orleans.
Pollock spoke with the LBWC’s Russell Naquin, and noted the following:
- Blood and piledrivers are prohibited on all events in the state. Piledrivers are banned due to a prior talent injury
- Promoters are required to have some kind of license to promote, but it was noted that Louisiana does allow existing promoters to loan licenses out
- Promotions are required to have all performers get blood work and screening to show they are negative for:
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- The promotion must present paperwork the day of the show to prove talent has required bloodwork
- Talent will be subjected to ringside physical on the day of the event at the venue. LBWC will provide an official at each show, in addition to an EMT
