List of all referees in WWE ft. Charles Robinson, Dan Engler, Jessika Carr & more
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WWE has a talented roster of referees working across all brands.
Referees play a crucial role in keeping matches under control, enforcing the rules, and helping ensure the action runs smoothly. Similar to professional sports, WWE officials (referees) are an integral part of the show.
However, unlike traditional sports, they do more than enforce the rules and keep a close eye on the action. WWE referees can also play an important role in storylines, match finishes, and major moments throughout a match.
Over the years, the promotion has featured several legendary officials who have left their mark on WWE and become recognizable figures in their own right.
From veteran officials to newer faces, the company has a talented roster of referees working across Raw, SmackDown, NXT, Evolve, and major Premium Live Events (PLEs). Below is a list of all the referees currently working in the Stamford-based promotion.
List of all referees in WWE
| Referees | Real name | Brand(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian Butler | Darryl Sharma | NXT/Smackdown/AAA |
| Chad Patton | Chad Patton | Raw |
| Charles Robinson | Charles Robinson | SmackDown |
| Chip Danning | Christopher Sharpe | NXT |
| Dallas Irvin | Antrone Brewer | NXT |
| Dan Engler | Daniel Engler | SmackDown |
| Danilo Anfibio | Danilo Anfibio | Raw |
| Daphanie LaShaunn | Aja Smith | SmackDown |
| Derek Sanders | Thomas Castor | NXT |
| Eddie Orengo | Eddie Orengo | Raw |
| Felix Fernandez | Sammy Carrion | NXT |
| Gary Wilson | Edwin Franken | SmackDown |
| Jason Ayers | Jason Ayers | SmackDown |
| Jessika Carr | Jessika Heiser | Raw |
| Jeremy Marcus | Jeremy Marcus | NXT |
| Joey Gonzalez | Vince Martinez | NXT |
| John Cone | John Cone | Raw |
| Katie Reynolds | Alice Lane | NXT |
| Rod Zapata | Robert Vista | Raw |
| Ryan Tran | Brian Nguyen | SmackDown |
| Shawn Bennett | Matthew Bennett | Raw |
| Victoria D’Errico | Victoria D’Errico | Evolve/NXT/SmackDown |
While familiar names like Charles Robinson, Dan Engler, and Eddie Orengo, among others, have been a constant presence in the squared circle with superstars, over time, the promotion has also brought in female referees. Names like Jessica Carr, Daphanie LaShaunn, and Victoria D’Errico have become popular names that fans recognize.
At Backlash 2024, Jessica Carr made history by becoming the first female referee to work in the main event for a World title match. Carr was the official for the Undisputed WWE Championship match in the main event between Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles.
Does WWE have female referees?
Yes, in recent times, the promotion has brought in multiple female officials, with Jessika Carr and Daphanie LaShaunn to name a few prominent ones.
Do WWE referees work across Raw, SmackDown, and NXT?
Yes, referees can officiate matches across its different brands, depending on assignments and the event schedule.
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