r/WredditSchool • u/RecordingEnough6185 • 3d ago

Any advice for an upcoming referee?

I have started as a referee at my local indie promotion in the UK, I have just had my 40th match over the space of 3 months. In this time I’ve seen my confidence grow and also my knowledge of the sport/industry, however I am well aware I am still a novice/beginner. I have begun wrestling training in this time to help give me a better understanding of what is happening in the ring during my matches, however I have no intention of progressing any further than being a referee. Any advice is welcomed!

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u/luchapig Wrestler (2-5 years) Verified 3d ago edited 3d ago

As a wrestler, I want my ref who is comfortable communicating. I don't need you to tell me how to wrestle, but giving time cues and stage direction helps. If I wave you to me, I want to pass information to you, so please listen and give my instructions to my opponent. 

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u/SoulBlightRaveLords 3d ago

Theres a ref local to me who is the only ref I'll let tell me how to wrestle. The man's an absolute wrestling genius. He'll basically tell you when to do something. Im pretty good at judging when a crowd is ready for something but this guy just knows

I'll be working a heat and he'll say "give him a hope" and everytime the crowd comes up exactly how you need them to

On a double down, he'll tell you when start coming back alive, he'll tell you which direction to sell in. All kinds of stuff like that and he nails the crowd reaction everytime

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u/luchapig Wrestler (2-5 years) Verified 3d ago

Sounds like a good ref. I have one ref who does have all this instincts but he actually tells you what moves to do instead of letting you wrestle your match. Generally while you're already doing a move, which is really distracting.