What happened to referee Tim White?
Timothy Rhys White was a professional wrestler referee in the United States from March 25, 1954 until June 19, 2022. He works as a producer for the SmackDown! brand of World Wrestling Entertainment. In the 1980s and 1990s, White worked as André the Giant’s assistant in addition to his refereeing duties. While…
Timothy Rhys White was a professional wrestler referee in the United States from March 25, 1954 until June 19, 2022.
He works as a producer for the SmackDown! brand of World Wrestling Entertainment.
In the 1980s and 1990s, White worked as André the Giant’s assistant in addition to his refereeing duties.
While working as André the Giant’s agent, White began as a part-time referee in 1985.
White became a full-time referee in 1993, shortly after Andre’s death, and began appearing more frequently on pay-per-views and WWF television tapings.
White officiated the epic Hell in a Cell bout between Mankind and The Undertaker at King of the Ring on June 28, 1998.
White was near to declaring the bout over after Mankind went through the top of the cell and landed hard in the ring, concerned that Mick Foley was gravely injured and need quick medical attention, but Foley begged him not to.
The match went on, and it is now considered one of the most famous in wrestling history.
White was injured during a Hell in a Cell match between Triple H and Chris Jericho at Judgment Day in 2002.
White returned to referee the 2004 WrestleMania XX match between Chris Jericho and Christian, however he re-injured his shoulder during the last three count of the match, forcing him to retire as a referee.
What happened to referee Tim White?
Former WWE referee Tim White passed away at the age of 68.
The news was first reported on Shawn Michaels’ Twitter account.
White worked for WWE as a referee in the 1980s and 1990s.
Behind the scenes, he was also a key figure.
