Henry’s “Busted Open” co-host Bully Ray is another tenured wrestling performer with his own tales of head injuries, with Ray describing one match that left him so out of it that he forgot the death of his mother. However, the Impact Wrestling star disagreed with Henry’s stance on the portrayal of concussions in storylines.

“I don’t mind a concussion angle when done the right way,” Bully said. “And I’m proud to say that I’ve done a concussion angle the right way, and I did it in Ring of Honor, and it worked hook, line, and sinker.”

Bully shared his belief that everything should be fair game in wrestling apart from religion and politics. However, it’s important to take great care with the way certain subjects, such as concussions, are implemented. Additionally, he agreed with Henry on one aspect of his argument.

“I have been talking about [having] a doctor at ringside for a long time now,” Bully continued. “I think having a doctor at ringside protects the work and it protects the wrestlers.”

In addition to keeping the performers safer, a ringside doctor can adopt some of the responsibilities currently held by referees, freeing them up to focus on other aspects of their jobs. Henry pointed out that his current employer, AEW, has Dr. Michael Sampson at ringside – the man who once saved the life of Jerry Lawler in 2012.

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