Section 8: Safety Considerations
Lucha Libre is choreographed-but-physical — luchadores perform acrobatic moves that produce real-injury risk: fractures, concussions, neck/back injuries from dives + slams. State commission requires: pre-match medical inspection of each luchador (cardiac + neurological), ringside physician with stoppage authority, on-site EMT + ambulance, AED in arena, post-match medical assessment. Concussion protocol: luchador removed from booking if KO-suspected; minimum medical clearance period before returning. Mask hygiene + replacement protocols (sweat + sun damage degrade masks over time). Aerial moves (top-rope dives, springboards) require pre-show ring inspection. State commission may suspend wrestlers for safety violations, ring rust, or failure to follow approved match plan.