In an effort to protect the health of both wrestlers, fans and those that work for the company, AEW issued an updated memo to talent earlier this week with a recently updated list of banned moves as well as those that require prior approval.
The list was first reported by Fightful and confirmed by PWInsider who also reported that those who violate the following will be fined.
Here's the list of moves no longer "allowed under any circumstances" that are "prohibited for your safety, safety of the staff and crew, safety of our fans, and compliance with laws and venue requirements."
Unprotected shots to the headShots to the back of the headBuckle bombs/Blind moves backward into the turnbuckleFencing response/seizure sellsSpittingBlood in the crowd (i.e., no bleeding while in the crowd and no throwing bloody gear, tape, or other objects in the crowd)Weapons/projectiles in the crowdTaking drinks or food from guests in the crowdPhysical contact with the crowd (e.g., wrestler holding opponent and allowing a fan to chop them)
Additionally, the memo included an updated list of moves "that cannot be utilized unless approved by the company's medical team and the producer/coach of the match involved (meaning both sides must be in accordance on approving it, not one or the other) and that the moves can only be utilized within the safety protocols advised to talents," according to PWInsider.
Those moves are:
Spots and bumps on the ring apron and outsideTable/ladder/chair spots in and out of the ring (Only allowed with padding)Any elevated spots outside of the barricades (dives and ladder spots on stage, around the arena, and other places outside of the ring)All piledriver/tombstone variations, including sit-down drivers, inverted/poison hurricanrana and vertabreakersHigh-risk dives or top rope moves (450, 630, double moonsaults, SSP, etc.)Intentional bleeding (of any sort, not just blading)Throwing people into/through/over ring steps, commentary table, bell table, or guardrails/barricadesWeapon usage: Chairs, pipes, kendo sticks, hammers, ring bells, bats, chains, etc. Title belts. Thumbtacks, skewers, barbed wire, and other sharp/puncturing objects. Powders, aerosol sprays, or liquidsThrowing any weapons or objects: chairs, etc.Choking/strangling with hands or a weapon or hanging spotsInjury spots or angles, whether or not medical is involved/called to the ringAny physicality in the crowd or crowd brawlingAny physicality involving referees, managers, extras, celebrities, or special guests
According to the memo, any of the above can be changed or updated at any time as it's not a comprehensive list.
It's unknown if there was something specific that resulted in the list being updated and if it also applies to Ring of Honor talent as well.
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