Longtime WWE Referee, Dave Hebner, passed away yesterday, June 17, 2022.
Dave was best know for his WWE run, but has also referred in the National Wrestling Alliance and several local shows in his home state. Yesterday, his nephew Brian Hebner confirmed the passing. Now today, WWE made an official statement regarding the passing.
WWE is saddened to learn that long-time referee David Hebner has passed away. Hebner officiated the classic showdown between Randy Savage and Ricky Steamboat at WrestleMania III, and the clash between Savage and Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania V. Hebner and his brother Earl helped author one of the most memorable moments in WWE history when Andre The Giant and Hogan met on WWE Main Event for the WWE Title in 1988. With Dave locked in a closet, Earl and “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase laid a trap for The Hulkster. As Dave joined Earl in the ring, he had the befuddled Hogan seeing double in disbelief. Following the conclusion of his impressive officiating career, Hebner would work for WWE in a backstage capacity until 2005. WWE extends its condolences to Hebner’s family, friends and fans.
– WWE
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