Facts about WWE referees: Love them or hate them, WWE referees play a crucial role in every match. Whether they make the audience cheer by performing a three-count for a fan favorite wrestler or they’re being booed because they miss a critical low blow made by a top heel, WWE referees can make or break a match.
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Refs not only have to withstand boos and jeers from an unhappy crowd of wrestling fans, but they also have to make sure each wrestler plays by the rules, ignore all of the many distractions outside of the ring, and be tough enough to stand in the ring with some of the biggest and most brutal athletes in the world.
What many wrestling fans don’t quite understand is that the job of a ref is more than just pounding the mat when a wrestler is pinned or kicking a tag team opponent out of the ring when he hasn’t yet been tagged. A ref is a critical part of the storyline in many matches, and he does much more than meets the eye. These 20 incredible facts will change the way you look at the referees of the WWE.
20. WWE Referees Aren’t Just Chatting with the Wrestlers – They’re Helping Them Out
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Sometimes, fans may see the refs talking to the wrestlers. This may be after a wrestler dishes out a low blow or just doesn’t follow the rules of the ring. While it may look as though the ref is giving a stern reminder of the rules, often this is an opportunity to tell the wrestlers what moves to perform next. Opponents practice beforehand to create a great and entertaining match for the crowd, as well as to avoid injuring each other. Some moves are even choreographed as they go. However, particularly in long matches, each wrestler can’t remember a fully choreographed routine that will leave the fans wanting more. When they need a little push that will get WWE fans on their feet, the refs are in the perfect position to help them out by telling them what moves to perform. The refs obviously aren’t the writers, though, so how do they know what to say? That brings us to our next fun fact.
19. Refs Wear Ear Pieces for a Good Reason
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When watching a WWE match, look closely and notice that each ref wears an earpiece. Why would the referee need an ear piece? The answer is simple – it’s so that writers and other staff backstage can communicate with them. Through these earpieces, a referee will always be aware of what should happen next to make the match truly unforgettable. Once the referee is alerted to any changes or any suggested moves, this information can be communicated to the wrestlers, typically by way of “lecturing” them after they’ve behaved badly. The writers can make changes to a previously rehearsed match or can add an intense finisher or surprise move that can liven up a dead crowd, all of which is relayed through the referee’s tiny earpiece.
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