Edmonton Considers Redefining Pro Wrestling’s Status As A ‘Combat Sport’

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Officials in Edmonton are considering a the removal of pro wrestling from the definition of combative sports.
Last year, the city placed a city-wide moratorium on combative sports in light of the death of Tim Hague, a local fighter who died after June 2017 fight. Professional wrestling was later considered exempt from the moratorium (which has now since been lifted), but wrestling promotions faced issues due to how the sport is defined. The Edmonton Journ