6. Fans Can Get a Peek Inside of the Ring with Jimmy Korderas
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Any fan who has wondered how it feels to be a referee, oversee some of the greatest matches of all time, and learn the inside stories of some of the tragedies that have occurred within the company can get an inside look through the autobiography The Three Count: My Life in Stripes as a WWE Referee. This book was written by former ref Jimmy Korderas and spans events from the 1980s to the mid-2000s. This autobiography has funny stories about life on the road and in the ring, as well as a personal glimpse of events like the death of Owen Hart and the Chris Benoit tragedy.
5. Referees Reportedly Have Staged DQs
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In a candid interview in 2014, former WWE wrestler Matt Sydal made some very interesting accusations about WWE referees. The wrestler, whose real name is Evan Bourne, claimed that referees would pit wrestlers against each other outside of the ring. He also stated that referees would pick a favorite during a match and disqualify the other wrestler for a minor reason. According to him, the refs were paid bonuses for following the rules of the WWE. He also called the refs “snitches.” These accusations have not been verified, and it’s unknown as to whether or not referees really use the rules for their own advantage.
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