And there are a lot of us. Follow him on Twitter @JustinBarrasso. In all likelihood, that will be Klein’s final appearance for Ring of Honor. "Choosing not to post the name at this time has no bearing on the validity of what happened to me.". She previously spoke out against the company on Twitter for refusing to pay her the living wage and ROH not having a concussion protocol and not allowing her time off to heal from injury. “Referees and other producers are always on the lookout for potential injuries in a match and follow up immediately,” an ROH spokesperson said. “She made recommendations that I think were valid, but at no time did she show any remorse. Klein made her debut at Ring of Honor on October 24, 2015, at Night 2 of the Glory By Honor XIV event in Dayton, Ohio, defeating Ray Lyn in one minute via submission. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. “But they chose a different route.”. “I said that the contract did not have any information on how we handle these situations or who I talk to. Since Ring of Honor’s concussion protocol is not available to be viewed, it is impossible to know whether or not it was properly followed. unveiled a WWE category on Friday’s edition, challenging its contestants to answer questions about the Slammy Awards. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which an ROH spokesperson informed Newsweek. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Klein later defeated Purrazzo in another singles match on the July 29 tapings, with the win coming after Karen Q turned heel and attacked Purrazzo. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Choosing not to post the name at this time has no bearing on the validity of what happened to me. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. She wrote: "For each time I sought help or support and was ignored. “She needed to be monitored and not get on the bus for the October 27 show, nor go to South Africa for independent shows in the following days. Birch quit Ring of Honor the day before Klein suffered her concussion, but stayed abroad for the remainder of the overseas tour. The company does not rely solely on the performers to self-report their injuries, though. “It is important to have talent educated on the risks of performing with a concussion and aware of the concussion protocol,” Nowinski said in a email, adding that he is looking further into the situation. Klein suffered her concussion in a match against Lana Austin at the Newport Centre in Newport, Wales, during Ring of Honor’s fall tour of the United Kingdom. “My goal will continue to be to make wrestling better and safer. The Dark Order videos are fantastic, but right now, their in-ring work does not generate the same excitement as the videos. To be clear, Klein was not fired for having a concussion. Yet, through it all, and in empathy for what happened, we didn’t fire her or exercise a breach of contract, which we could have done. A sample of the content from Friday included, “No winner for 1987’s song of the year—Sika ate the envelope—but this WWE head honcho was nominated and did perform ‘Stand Back.’”. She did not receive immediate medical assistance following her concussion. Ring of Honor COO Joe Koff also informed Klein in November that her contract with Ring of Honor will not be renewed when it expires on Dec. 31, putting an end to negotiations that began in July for a new deal, after Klein, per an email from Koff, breached her contract by “sharing confidential documents and emails with another contractor.”, “I do not regret speaking out,” said Klein, who is still recovering from her concussion. Nowinski was also asked whether there is any precedent regarding a company paying medical bills for a concussed talent even after their contract expires. At the 2018 Final Battle event, Klein won the Women of Honor World Championship for the first time, where she defeated the champion Sumie Sakai in a Four Corner Survival match, which also involved Madison Rayne and Karen Q. For each time I told the truth and was met with threats and retaliation. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). “When [Klein suffered her concussion] on October 26, there was a medic there, hired by Ring of Honor, and she got immediate attention once it was known she was feeling anything.”. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Working with both an opponent and a referee she also was unfamiliar with, Klein finished the match—wrestling for approximately six minutes following the concussion—then laid on the locker room floor for approximately an hour until she received attention from the medic. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Koff was also asked if there is any chance that Ring of Honor could repair the relationship with Klein before her contract expires on Dec. 31. “I think it was followed the way we have it designed to be followed,” said Koff. #SpeakingOut". Is it cheaper to leave heating on all day or turn it on when needed? MJF is not only one of wrestling’s top heels, but is also a master at the art of social media. She is no longer able to create positive change for safety for her fellow ROH talent. Sports Illustrated reached Nowinski, who is currently abroad in Australia, via email, asking his insight on Klein’s concussion and the fact that Klein still has not viewed the concussion protocol. “I had hoped that management would take the opportunity to recognize some of the gaps and opportunities for improvement, and work to implement some positive change,” said Klein. “No medical personnel were in the immediate backstage area.”. [9], On November 22, 2019, it was revealed that Klein would be let go by Ring of Honor whilst recovering from post-concussion syndrome and while still the reigning Women of Honor World Champion. St Louis-born Klein posted a tweet calling on victims to unite and make sure they are heard. Klein is concussed, not to mention frustrated that she has yet to see the concussion protocol. [1], On October 14, 2017, Klein made her debut for the World Wonder Ring Stardom promotion by entering the Goddesses of Stardom Tag League tournament. I remember taking an elbow to the face because I wasn’t quick enough to protect myself. I still have not seen one, so I don’t know if one even exists.”. 26.3k Followers, 255 Following, 821 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Kelly Klein (@realkellyklein) Kelly Klein left the company last year, during her third reign as Women of Honor champion. The Briscoes vs. Ring of Honor wrestler Kelly Klein suffered a concussion while defending her Women of Honor title on October 26. I am still contemplating the most effective way to address the situation. Kelly Klein (born January 28, 1986), is an American professional wrestler who is currently a free agent. Will there be a two-week lockdown over half-term? For ROH to claim they have a concussion protocol is ridiculous. 1. Concussions are a frightening part of pro wrestling. There is nothing like that in Ring of Honor.”. “Issues could have been easily addressed with myself or Greg. Sports Illustrated spoke with Ring of Honor COO Joe Koff about Klein’s concussion and ROH’s concussion protocol. 29 of the top 100 female singles wrestlers in the, Goddesses of Stardom Tag League (2017) – with, This page was last edited on 14 October 2020, at 09:29.

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