Jey Uso placed in concussion protocol after Wrestlepalooza injury

Jey Uso was placed in WWE concussion protocol after suffering an injury during Saturday night’s Wrestlepalooza premium live event, according to wrestling journalist Bryan Alvarez. The incident occurred late in the tag team match pitting The Usos, Jimmy and Jey Uso, against The Visions duo of Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed at the promotion’s inaugural Wrestlepalooza.

The match featured relaxed rules after LA Knight was revealed at the last minute as the special guest referee, allowing the use of steel chairs and other weapons. Near the finish, Jey struck Breakker in the back with a steel chair. The chair appeared to ricochet off Breakker and struck Jey in the face, immediately busting him open. Alvarez reported that Jey was placed in concussion protocol following the spot, a precaution routinely used after blows to the head and other significant in-ring injuries.

Despite the injury, the contest continued. Breakker speared both Usos through a ringside table, and Reed followed with his Tsunami splash on Jey for the pin and the win for The Visions. Footage and live accounts showed Jimmy attending to his brother at ringside, prompting concern among fans and commentators. WWE has not...