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A new low in wrestler concussion safety from Dragon Gate Share this story Final Gate show over the weekend is on another level, though. A lower level. Despite the fact Ben-K was clearly unconscious after taking a clothesline, his match with Shun Skywalker continued. The referee briefly checks on him, but if you’ve ever seen someone go stiff from a knockout, you’d know not much checking should have been required. Skywalker presumably didn’t notice, though, and without a signal from the referee, rapidly hits Ben-K with two standing knee moonsaults. What follows is what’s truly inexcusable, however. Skywalker climbs and hits a moonsault from the top rope on his prone and defenseless opponent. Then - because the plan called for a kickout, I guess - the ref only counts two and Ben-K is hit with another top rope moonsault before they finally finish the match. ....
Dragon Gate held their event The Final Gate 2020 yesterday, and Ben-K was knocked out during his Open the Dream Gate Championship match. He lied motionless after taking a shotei to the jaw, and his opponent, Shun Skywalker, hit several knee-moonsaults after some confusion with a pinfall to win. Dragon Gate sent out an update after Ben-K was stretchered to the back, noting that he suffered a mild concussion. He’s said to be in stable condition but will not compete for some time as a precaution. Regarding the condition of Ben-K after #TheFinalGate2020 He was taken to the hospital after the match for examination, where he was diagnosed with a mild concussion. His condition is currently stable, but as a precaution he will not compete for the time being. #dragongate ....