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From bowties to stripes - the saga of the wrestling referee

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80s Wrestling The Podcast

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Being a referee in any competitive sport is not an easy job - but it's a job that needs to be respected. In the wild world of "sports entertainment" the task of the referee is a combination of rule enforcer, time manager, storyline assistant & information distributor. However, at least to the viewing audience, the primary function of a "referee" is to enforce the rules - so what happens when the "rules" are constantly blurred and ignored? Tommy & Jay take a look at the role of the wrestling referee and how it's changed over the years. They discuss some of the most memorable referee moments from the Golden Era of Pro Wrestling.

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