WWE Hires Ex-TNA Referee, New NXT Announce Team

News
Jul 12, 2013

Partial Source: Pwinsider.com

— WWE has hired former TNA referee Rudy Charles to be a referee in the developmental system. Charles started last night at the NXT tapings and has relocated to Florida.

— Alex Riley and Tom Phillips are the new WWE NXT announce team. Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler are coaching them at the new Performance Center.

— Shane “Hurricane” Helms turns 39 years old today.

— There are no pro wrestling shows listed for ESPN Classic tonight.

— There are no pro wrestling shows listed for ESPN Classic this weekend.

100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): TNA Referee Debuts In WWE!!!

Trending
  1. WWE: Several Big NXT Call-ups Reportedly Expected for Main Roster Soon, WWE Reportedly in Talks For MLB Crossover Collaboration, Nick Khan on His Level of Involvement in WWE Creative & Triple H's Handling of WWE CreativeWWE: Several Big NXT Call-ups Reportedly Expected for Main Roster Soon, WWE Reportedly in…
  2. John Cena on Reason for His In-Ring Retirement Decision & His Original Plans for His Retirement Tour in WWEJohn Cena on Reason for His In-Ring Retirement Decision & His Original Plans for His…
  3. Netflix Reportedly Wins Warner Bros Discovery Bidding War & Enters Exclusive Deal Talks for Potential WBD Purchase [Update: Clarification on Potential Impact on AEW & Netflix Not Wanting to Buy All of WBD]Netflix Reportedly Wins Warner Bros Discovery Bidding War & Enters Exclusive Deal Talks…
  4. WWE's Current Plans for Future Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns Match & Potential of Seth Rollins Competing at WrestleMania 42WWE’s Current Plans for Future Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns Match & Potential of…
  5. WWE SmackDown Results - Dec. 5, 2025 - Solo Sikoa To Address Uncle Howdy Attack, The Last Time Is Now Tournament Finals, Alexa Bliss vs. Kairi SaneWWE SmackDown Results – Dec. 5, 2025 – Solo Sikoa To Address Uncle Howdy Attack,…
  6. Netflix Announces Acquisition of Warner Bros DiscoveryNetflix Announces Acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery