Wrestling World Reacts To The Passing Of Veteran WWE Official Tim White
The wrestling world is in a collective state of mourning over the passing of long-time WWE referee Tim White.
The news of White's passing Sunday has elicited reactions from wrestlers across promotions, many of whom worked closely with White during his stint in WWE between 1985 and 2009.
Can't believe we've lost both Dave Hebner and now the equally talented Tim White.
Two outstanding humans who were committed to pro wrestling.
🙏🤠— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) June 19, 2022
Tim White was an amazing man. He alway treated me like we were best friends and riding partner since the 90s, but that's the man he was. An instant friend and a great great person. Rest easy, Timmy. Condolences to the family. pic.twitter.com/YoC1cEHzUc
— Miro (@ToBeMiro) June 19, 2022
I am soo saddened by the news of Tim White passing.
Tim was a great guy, ref, employee and a man's man.
Tim loved WWE and WWE loved Tim back.
Thoughts and prayers to family, friends and fans.— Michael PS Hayes (@MichaelPSHayes1) June 19, 2022
Very saddened to hear of the passing of Tim White. I always looked forward to seeing Tim. Last time was around Christmas. As always, Tim as as warm, genuine, and full of life as usual. I'll miss hearing your stories. See ya down the road.
— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) June 19, 2022
The World's loss. The World is a less better place without Tim White. https://t.co/SEg0cXDPyC
— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) June 19, 2022
When I was 12 I'd yell his name out from the stands in between matches at the Spectrum and he would always react. Years later he always took the time to talk. Every time. Same story as most of my co workers. Tim White always made the day better. He will be missed very much. https://t.co/RmpXtOHsws
— Drew Gulak (@DrewGulak) June 19, 2022
Tim White brightened every room he walked into & the WWE locker room was especially lucky to have him. Being around Timmy on several PR tours was a joy! We would get our work done & meet after and he would tell old road stories & we'd laugh til the sun came up. Cheers, sir 🍻
— Nic Nemeth (@NicTNemeth) June 19, 2022
I was so fortunate to have been able to learn from Tim White. A truly genuine soul that loved what he did. It was always a pleasure seeing him wherever he popped up. Rest well, Tim. #RIPTimWhite pic.twitter.com/deU12IwUKe
— Eddie Orengo (@EddieOrengoWWE) June 19, 2022
#RIP Tim White – Timmy was always so great to me & was a huge supporter of The Hardys. He was the kindest, most fair man you could ever meet. My thoughts go out to his family & loved ones – Rest in power, my friend. pic.twitter.com/5Brwqyv2wr
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) June 19, 2022
I'm deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend Tim White. My deepest condolences to his family. A great man, referee and person. We've laughed so hard together we've both had tears in our eyes. There's not a better way to remember you. Rest well.x
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) June 19, 2022
So sad to hear of the passing of my friend Tim White. Great guy. We will miss you Tim.
— Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) June 19, 2022
I'm heartbroken to hear about the passing of Tim White. He was an absolute joy to be around!! Always smiling, cheerful and so kind. He will be greatly missed!! RIP dear friend, Love you💛 -Brie
— Nikki & Brie (@NikkiAndBrie) June 19, 2022
Tim White was the first person to pay us in 2007, when we worked as "extra talent" in Toronto for WWE.
He paid us the old school way: in cash & out of his briefcase.
Always enjoyed our interactions with Tim White over the years. Fond memories. Rest easy, sir. 🙏🏽
— Bollywood Boyz (@BollywoodBoyz) June 19, 2022
What the hell man Tim White was one of the realest. We spent so much time together as Andre and I already Rode together and and he was Andres right hand. Really tough to see this #riptimwhite pic.twitter.com/vJW1TWcliz
— Virgil (@TheRealVirgil) June 19, 2022
RIP Tim White. Thank you for your hospitality at the Friendly Tap. We lost a great brother today. The industry is far better off for Tim having been in it. Godspeed sir.
— 👑 Frankie Kazarian 👑 (@FrankieKazarian) June 19, 2022
Tim White was a great guy. An endless supply of amazing stories. He loved the biz and being around it. In '06 when his shoulder problems kept him from refereeing he was more than happy to do those crazy skits. A real ham! Pour one out at the Friendly Tap for a true good brother🍻
— courtbauer (@courtbauer) June 19, 2022
RIP Tim White, you were always so kind to all the talent in NXT, & everytime you saw us down the road.
Legend 🙏🏼 Great run brother.
Thank you Tim!— REAL1 (FKA Enzo Amore) (@real1) June 19, 2022
R.I.P TIM WHITE 😔 pic.twitter.com/g2HOnBMnON
— JTG ( JAY THA GAWD ) (@Jtg1284) June 19, 2022
Terrible news. Every testimonial you're reading about Tim White is true. I don't know where the company motto "We put smiles on peoples faces" came from but Tim White did it every day, effortlessly.
RIP to Tim and Dave Hebner – two of the all time greats. https://t.co/lTRVkWvV1F
— Brian Gewirtz (@bfg728) June 19, 2022
Beyond sad to learn of the passing of Dave Hebner and Tim White. 😢
Had the pleasure of working w/ them for many years while a part of the @WWE family.
My condolences to their friends and families.
God Bless them both. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) June 19, 2022
Another big brother is no longer with us. Rest in Power my dear friend Tim White. 🙏🙏😢
— Jimmy Korderas (@jimmykorderas) June 19, 2022
I am on a jet-lagged delay...
So sorry to hear the passing of Tim White & Dave Hebner. Two great men who our industry cherish their ring work. May you both rest in paradise. https://t.co/vCsQXbhDjx
— Ricky Morton (@RealRickyMorton) June 20, 2022
Rest In Peace Tim White.
— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) June 19, 2022
@WWE Referee Tim White was very much a part of my time in WWE. The stories, the charm, the wittiness & dry sense of humor were all attributes that made him unique, but it was Tim's heart for those around him that made him special. To his family & loved ones I send condolences. 🙏🏾
— Elijah Burke (@DaBlackPope) June 19, 2022
Rest In Peace referee Tim White. So sad. Thanks for what you did for wrestling and for Andre..... https://t.co/c6gyY0Bu2O
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) June 19, 2022
RIP Tim White. Thank you for always being kind and beyond professional. You will be missed and nothing but positive energy to all friends and family.
— RYBACK (@Ryback) June 19, 2022
Thankful that I had the chance to have one last conversation and hear one final story from Tim White just a few short weeks ago. A true class act who had seen it all and an infectious level of kindness to match. Rest in Paradise Mr. White. pic.twitter.com/WOJlCjjqSO
— Byron Saxton (@ByronSaxton) June 20, 2022
You can click here for our earlier report consisting of reactions from the likes of Big E, Wade Barrett, Shelton Benjamin, Shawn Michaels, Carmella and Ricochet.
Following his WWE debut in 1985, Tim White worked his way up to becoming a referee for several main event matches including the Hell in a Cell bout between Undertaker and Mankind at King of the Ring 1998. He was often booked as the main event referee until suffering a shoulder injury at Judgment Day 2002 during another HIAC match between Chris Jericho and Triple H. White would eventually return as a referee for a match at WrestleMania XX in 2004, but ended up re-injuring his shoulder during the final three-count. Upon re-aggravating his shoulder injury, White moved to the role of a backstage official and talent agent. In later years, White would turn into an on-screen character, performing in comedy vignettes with former WWE announcer Josh Mathews. '
As noted earlier, the wrestling world mourned the loss of another legendary referee – Dave Hebner – over the weekend. Hebner was 73.