WWE referee Tim White

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WWE referee Tim White dies (Slam Wrestling)

Just days after retired WWE referee Dave Hebner died, WWE announced that another referee, Tim White, has died. “WWE is saddened to learn that long-time referee ...

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Former WWE Referee Tim White Dead at 68 (Comicbook.com)

Tim White, a former WWE referee and assistant to Andre the Giant, died this week at the age of 68. White first began working as a WWE referee in 1985 and ...

Sending love to his friends, family, and colleagues." White suffered a number of shoulder injuries that would cause his refereeing career to end in 2004, though he would remain with the company until 2009. WWE broke the news of his passing on Sunday, with Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp writing, "Unfortunately have learned that former WWE referee Tim White has passed away, per the company.

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WWE referee Tim White passes away (WWE)

A shoulder injury effectively ended White's in-ring career, but White still remained a major part of WWE working behind the scenes as an official and talent ...

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Former WWE Referee Tim White Passes Away At 68 (Wrestling Inc.)

Tim White, who spent decades refereeing for WWE and shifted into working behind the scenes as a road agent, passed away today.

https://t.co/jfy37MYVLE https://t.co/xrjWQ9ras7 https://t.co/H28tfSU1H2 White’s final on-screen appearance was his role in the Andre the Giant episode of WWE’s “Hidden Treasures” series on A&E. He had developed an extremely close relationship with Andre at the genesis of his career in the 1980s, positioned as the handler for Andre as they were traveling. White would eventually return to his preferred role in WWE, but at “WrestleMania XX” in 2004, during the match between Chris Jericho and Christian, he re-injured his shoulder during the final three-count of the match. He was often booked as the main event referee until suffering a shoulder injury at “Judgment Day” 2002 during another HIAC match between Chris Jericho and Triple H.

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Former WWE Referee Tim White Dies at Age 68 (Bleacher Report)

"During his tenure, he was the referee for some of WWE's biggest matches, including the infamous Hell in a Cell Match between Undertaker and Mankind at King of ...

Tim White brightened every room he walked into & the WWE locker room was especially lucky to have him. I knew I was guaranteed a fun day whenever he’d escort me on any WWE appearances.

Thinking of your family, and raising a glass to you tonight, Tim! 🍻 He was always such a positive happy person. Tim White often was the man tasked with shepherding us at appearances and conventions the last several years. "White began his illustrious career in 1985 working with Andre the Giant and as a part-time referee. He was always extraordinarily kind and warm.

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WWE referee Tim White dies aged 68: Shawn Michaels leads tributes (Metro)

WWE referee Tim White dies aged 68 as Shawn Michaels, Wade Barrett, Ricochet, Big E and more superstars pay tribute to late official.

Thinking of your family, and raising a glass to you tonight, Tim!’ My condolences to the White family R.I.P Tim White’ Wade Barrett wrote: ‘Sad to hear the news about Tim White. He was a total gent and a great laugh to hang out with. ‘He was always extraordinarily kind and warm. Tim always made me feel like much welcomed family. Sharing a photo of himself with White, Big E wrote: ‘I lit up every time I saw this man!

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Tim White dead aged 68: Tributes pour in for WWE referee and ... (The Sun)

FORMER WWE referee and assistant to Andre The Giant Tim White has died aged 68.White began as a part-time referee in 1985 but after Andre's death in 1.

White was known for taking charge of some of the biggest matches in WWE history including the infamous Hell in a Cell Match between Undertaker and Mankind at King of the Ring 1998. FORMER WWE referee and assistant to Andre The Giant Tim White has died aged 68. Tim White dead aged 68: Tributes pour in for WWE referee and Andre The Giant’s assistant

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What was WWE referee Tim White's cause of death?... (The Sun)

FORMER World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) referee Tim White has died at the age of 68.The legendary official, who died on June 19, 2022, spent almost.

WWE said: "For more than two decades, Tim White was a dedicated WWE referee and official." White owned a bar called The Friendly Tap in Cumberland, Rhode Island, where he was filmed during a controversial segment for a TV and online series tracking his post-refereeing career. White was known for taking charge of some of the biggest matches in WWE history including the infamous Hell in a Cell Match between the Undertaker and Mankind at King of the Ring 1998.

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Tim White: who was the WWE referee, when did he die, which ... (NationalWorld)

Former WWE referee Tim White has passed away at the age of 68, shortly after his fellow longtime WWE referee Dave Hebner also died, aged 73. The news of the ...

White had almost called the match off when Mankind, played by American wrestler Mick Foley, took a hard fall. He is best known for being the referee for the infamous Hell in a Cell match between Mankind and the Undertaker at King of the Ring in 1998. Over the course of his career as a WWE referee, White officiated a number of high profile matches, and was often booked as the main event referee.

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Wrestlers React To The Passing Of Iconic WWE Referee Tim White (TheSportster)

Big E, Edge, and Ric Flair are among some of the many wrestlers to have paid their respects to Tim White since his passing.

Some arguably deserve that honor, perhaps even more than some of the wrestlers who have already made it in, so hopefully that policy will change in the future. White and Hebner would have referred numerous matches for both Hall of Famers and so many others over the years. Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair tweeted over the weekend, paying their respects to the two referees at the same time.

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WWE mourns the deaths of legendary referees Tim White, David ... (USA TODAY)

Tim White, 68, and David Hebner, 73, officiated some of the WWE's most high-profile matches, and both also worked as advisers after leaving the ring.

White began his career of more than two decades in 1985, working with Andre the Giant on a part-time basis. Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania V. The WWE lost a pair of its longtime referees over the weekend with the deaths of David Hebner on Friday and Tim White on Sunday.

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What's Tim White's Cause of Death? The WWE Referee Has Died (Distractify)

What's Tim White's cause of death? Tim White, who officiated iconic matches like the "WWE Hell in a Cell" in 2002, has died. He was 68 years old.

He suffered a career-altering shoulder injury during the "WWE Hell in a Cell" match on Judgment Day 2002. A seasoned pro, Dave officiated the match between Randy Savage versus Ricky Steamboat at the WrestleMania III held in 1987. Dave Hebner, who first joined the WWE franchise in the 1980s, lost his life on June 17, 2022. Tim White stopped serving as a referee after suffering a severe shoulder injury during a "WWE Hell in a Cell" match with Chris Jericho and Triple H in 2002. In the next years, he booked appearances on WWF Superstars of Wrestling, WWF Wrestling Challenge, WWE Sunday Night Slam, and other programs. Thinking of your family, and raising a glass to you tonight, Tim!" tweeted @StuBennett.

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Triple H leads tributes after former WWE referee Tim White passes ... (SPORF)

Triple H was among those leading tributes from a shocked and saddened WWE community after former referee Tim White tragically passed away.

A regular name during the iconic “attitude” era, White featured in some of the most memorable matches that the WWE held. He ended up injured in the 2002 battle between Triple H and Chris Jericho, busting his shoulder. He went full-time in 1993, following the unfortunate death of Andre. Myself and the entire WWE family will miss him dearly.” He was always in charge of handling me when I was with WWE. I was so honoured to have him at my side like Andre [the Giant] did. Dave Hebner, another long-time referee of the federation, passed away just days before.

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