Mexican Wrester Breaks His Neck When Stunt Goes Wrong

A Mexican wrestler fractured his neck and was left lying on the floor after he jumped out of the ring to try and tackle an opponent.



Footage shows the Mexican AAA Worldwide wrestler Jesus Alfonso Huerta Escoboza 53, hitting his head on a safety barrier as he dives out of the ring.



The man suffered serious injuries during a match in the 67th Anniversary of the Monterrey Coliseum, in the city of Monterrey in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon.



Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide Wrestling is a wrestling promotion based in Mexico City which has a reputation for eccentric matches and characters.



The wrestler, who goes under the name 'La Parka' in the competition, was attempting to tackle an opponent outside the ring when the incident happened.



Local media report he tangled his feet on one of the ropes when he tried to jump.



'La Parka' was reportedly unconscious immediately after the impact.
Medical staff transported the wrestler to Hospital Oca where he remained under observation overnight as they waited for the swelling in his head to go down.



According to the Mexican newspaper 'La Reforma', Huerta could not move his arms or speak after the accident.



Sources close to the man said he suffered a fractured neck and cervical vertebrae.