Chioda was asked if the referees are considered part of ’the boys’ and whether they party and hang out with the talent. Mike Chioda revealed that he was one of the referees that spent a lot of time partying with the WWE Superstars.
However, the veteran referee added that the officials these days don’t spend a lot of time with the wrestlers. The referees of this era ‘do their own thing,’ and Chioda added that they can’t even be called the boys.
Chioda, who spent 31 years in the WWE, said that they shouldn’t be considered in the same group as the wrestlers as WWE has never categorized the referees as talent.
It’s kind of like a gofer job after a while: Mike Chioda on the tiring aspect of being a WWE referee
Chioda would also reveal the unforgiving nature of a referee’s job and how they ended up doing several tasks apart from officiating matches.
Referees are arguably the most underrated and underappreciated people in the wrestling business, and it’s quite surprising when you realize there isn’t a single referee in the WWE Hall of Fame.
Ever wondered why referees haven’t been given spots in the WWE HOF? During a recent appearance on SK Wrestling’s UnSKripted with Dr. Chris Featherstone, former WWE and WCW Nick Patrick revealed why WWE doesn’t induct referees into the Hall of Fame.
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