NXT referee Tom Castor wasn’t about to let a match between Tyler Breeze and Velveteen Dream end prematurely. Despite suffering a broken leg, he soldiered on and counted the 3, waiting until after the match to get medical attention.
The video below does not show the exact moment when Castor broke his leg but it is clear his leg is broken as he goes to count the 3.
*Warning* The following images and video are not for the squeamish:
The following user on Twitter noted that Raul Mendoza also suffered a leg injury during the event:
Castor started as a referee with WWE in 2016.
Reactions to NXT Referee Working Through A Broken Leg:
NXT North American Champion Velveteen Dream acknowledged Tom Castor’s dedication to his craft.
Former ROH TV champion, Punishment Martinez, sent out the following in regards to Castor’s gutsy performance from last night:
WWE referee Drake Wuertz Tweeted out words of support for Castor.
“Please say a prayer for my brother @tomcastorWWE. He broke his leg in the line of duty tonight during the main event of #NXTOmaha. When he was on the stretcher he squeezed my hand and proudly
The ever-compassionate Corey Graves only had one concern, however:
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