WWE Ref Tom Castor Suffers Horrific Leg Break During Match, Still Calls the Three-Count

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One WWE referee proved Thursday night that the refs can be just has tough as the wrestlers. 

Tom Castor was calling a match between Velveteen Dream and Tyler Breeze at an NXT house show in Omaha when he snapped his lower leg. (One fan said the injury occurred during a botched superkick spot.) Castor laid in the corner of the ring while ref Drake Wuertz entered the ring to call the finish of the match. 

Incredibly, Castor was still able to hit the mat to the count of three when Dream pinned Breeze for the victory. 

@WWE @WWENXT @TripleH you guys need to give this ref a raise ! Broke his leg and still went on with the show and counted out Tyler Breeze #NXTOmaha pic.twitter.com/4ZXgZWWUGc

— Riley Pentecost (@Steelerpent) April 26, 2019

That moment you realize your town is cursed. 2 leg injuries in 1 night #NXTOmaha pic.twitter.com/jz1RB8Ymyk

— TheRealMikeD23 (@TheRealMikeD23) April 26, 2019

According to Wuertz, Castor was in good spirits as he was wheeled out of the arena. 

Many of Castor’s colleagues passed along well wishes after the injury. 

Thank you #NXTOmaha . Sending positive vibes to this badass @tomcastorWWE .

— Michin 미친 (@MiaYim) April 26, 2019

Sending all my love and good vibes to @tomcastorWWE, one of the absolute best people I know, for a speedy recovery.

— Jason Ayers (Blue Check Of Shame Foisted Upon Me) (@JasonAyersWWE) April 26, 2019

Castor’s injury wasn’t the only one during the show. According to those in attendance, wrestler Raul Mendoza appeared to have twisted his ankle and was unable to finish his match.