8. Special Guest Referees Sometimes Make an Appearance
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WWE always wants to shake things up and keep wrestling entertaining and fresh. While this is often seen through the dramatic storylines that fuel rivalries among top WWE stars, sometimes, the choice of referee can make the match even more exciting. In some matches, particularly those seen at high-profile Pay-Per-View events, a special guest referee is brought in to oversee the match. This list of special guest referees includes former and current wrestlers, as well as celebrities. These guest referees may simply be there to surprise viewers, or their presence may lead to a plot twist in a much-anticipated matchup. Notable guest referees of the past include Muhammad Ali, who oversaw the main event of WrestleMania, as well as The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels, who was the special referee for the match between Undertaker and Triple H at WrestleMania VIII.
7. Most WWE Referees Are Male
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With a few exceptions, most WWE referees throughout the history of the organization have been male. Why women aren’t given a shot at this role can only be speculated. In the 1980s, Rita Marie was a referee for the WWF. It was reported that she left the organization after accusing WWE owner and CEO Vince McMahon of sexual harassment. The former ref appeared on an episode of Geraldo Rivera’s talk show to discuss the incident. Aside from Rita Marie, however, the only women to act as refs for both male and female matches have been Divas and other female wrestlers, including Trish Stratus and A.J. Lee.
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