I don’t know whether to laugh or cry about this, but WWE fired Earl Hebner earlier today allegedly for selling merchandise without authorization. Hebner is the most well-known pro wrestling referee in the United States. Word has it that Dave Hebner was also fired, however Dave Meltzer is reporting that these rumors are incorrect as of the moment, although Dave was alleged to be involved and has been disciplined.
Earl Hebner has refereed most of the main events in the company over the past two decades, having been with WWE since 1988. He was most famous for the 1997 Survivor Series Screwjob where he “screwed” Bret Hart, as the fans love to chant.
I really don’t know what else to say at this point in time. This is sad.
