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Legendary Referee Dick Woehrle Dead At 80

Richard Gray March 12, 2012 Other News 6 Comments

Legendary referee Dick Woehrle has died. The cause of death is currently known. He was 80-years-old. Woehrl worked in the business for decades and formerly worked in WWE (as WWWF and WWF).

The Honky Tonk Man confirmed the said news on Twitter:

WWF Referee Dick Woehrlepassed away about an hour ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time.

— Honky Tonk Man (@OfficialHTM) March 13, 2012

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Sam The Man

R.I.P the original.
J_Dog

In a rather morbid kind of a way it’s almost nice to hear of someone in the pro wrestling business who dies after living a full life. Still sad though of course.
AJG316

Rest in peace
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eddie gaetano

He grew up with my late uncle Jackie Smith in Scranton , PA he also knew my late grandparents Jack and Jean Smith ,my question is he in the WWE hall-of-fame as a referee ?
eddie gaetano

Mr. Dick Woehrle grew up with my Late Uncle Jackie Smith and knew my Late Grandparents Jack and Jean Smith i am so sorry for his family he will be greatly missed . SINCERLY , Eddie Gaetano , Jr