Brain injuries can be a life or death issue in professional wrestling. What often makes the biggest difference isn’t just the injury itself, but how it’s handled. Proper diagnosis, immediate care, and giving performers the time they need to truly recover can mean the difference between a safe return and long-term damage.
I’m grateful for those in the wrestling world who stand with me in prioritizing brain health and are willing to take steps toward real change.
As part of a brief WWE/AJPW working relationship, The New Blackjacks (Barry Windham & Justin Bradshaw/JBL) participated in the 1997 Real World Tag League where they received strong critical reviews for their hard-hitting style. 🌟
RCW is saddened to hear the tragic news that Broderick Shepherd, aka “Australian Suicide” and “Ryan Rollins”, has passed away.
Broderick competed for Riot City Wrestling in 2012 and 2013 respectively, having standout performances with the likes of the Armstrong Brothers. His talents took him to high profile international promotions such as the @nwa , @AEW , @ThisIsTNA , and most notably, @luchalibreaaa , where he was an accomplished Champion.
Our condolences go out to his friends and family.
Thank you to everyone who attended @NJTamashii in Qld.
The wrestlers on the show were an example of the hard hitting and fighting spirit which we strive to showcase. The future is bright as we have a lot of amazing talent across Australia and New Zealand