Dolph Ziggler Injured; Extreme Rules PPV Status in Question

WWE World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler has suffered a concussion at the hands of Jack Swagger this week, during the Real American’s match with Big E. Langston. Here’s the WWE.com report:

[colored_box color=”blue]World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler suffered a concussion at Tuesday night’s SmackDown taping at N.C. State when he interfered in Big E Langston’s bout with Jack Swagger. According to WWE physician Dr. Michael Sampson, Ziggler was injured during the early part of the fracas after a blow to the face. A post-match examination by WWE medical staff confirmed the injury.

“He [was] having some memory difficulties and a bit of a headache … he definitely has a concussion,” said Sampson. “We’re checking him out, and going to be doing neuropsychological testing and just keep it monitored.”

Though clinically Ziggler’s concussion was confirmed, the tests – which should yield results within the next couple of days – will provide WWE medical officials with a “baseline” from which to monitor The Showoff’s clinical and neuropsychological progress as time passes.[/colored_box]

WWE has been cautious with concussions in the past few years, and while there was no mention of Ziggler’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view status, it wouldn’t be out of the question to see the Showoff removed from action as a precaution. Check back with WrestlingRumors.net for updates on Ziggler’s condition.