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WWE & ImPACT Concussion
Management Program
WHAT
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An ImPACT test measures the effects of a concussion through cognitive tests.

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ImPACT results are evaluated by Dr. Mark Lovell, neuropsychologistand director of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Sports Medicine Concussion Program.

WHO
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All WWE Talent* have been given a baseline ImPACT test.

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WWE Talent are given repeat baselineImPACT tests annually.

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Baseline ImPACT tests are mandatory for all prospective talent during pre-contract screening.

RETURN GUIDELINES
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If a WWE Talent shows symptoms of a concussion or hassuffered a concussion, then that WWE Talent will not be cleared for a
return to wrestling until he/she passes an ImPACT test and is cleared clinically by a certified physician.

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ImPACT tests aretypically taken by WWE Talent within 24-72 hours post injury.

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If the post-injury ImPACT results do not indicate a recovery, then that WWE Talent will not be cleared until he/she retakes the
ImPACTtest , passes the ImPACT test and is subsequently cleared clinically by a certified physician. Repeat ImPACT tests are
usually administered 2-3 days after the first post injury ImPACT test.

* WWE Talentis defined as all talent under contract to WWE who regularly perform in ring services as a professional sports entertainer

WWE & ImPACT Concussion
Management Program
RETURN GUIDELINES, (con’t)
•If symptoms dictate and/or ImPACT scores warrant, WWE will send a WWE Talent for a direct consultation with Dr. Lovell at
the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

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Any talent that suffers asecond concussion within an annual year from said talents first concussion, that talent will not return
to in-ring work until after a one on one evaluation by Dr. Mark Lovell

PREVENTION PROGRAMS &INITIATIVES
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The WWE conducts a yearly educational seminar for all talent, referees, producers & medical personnel that addresses the
topic of concussions. The seminar covers concussion awareness, the...