Referee Mike Chioda Breaks Silence After WWE Release Following 30 Year Career

Mike Chioda was employed by WWE for 31 years as a referee. He was released last week as a part of massive company-wide cuts. Now he is breaking his silence.

Chioda had no bad words for his former employer. He thanked WWE for the amazing years he got to spend in the ring officiating historic matches. He worked with icons and had nothing but respect for everyone during these unprecedented times.

I Want To Say Thanks To the WWE & To All My AMAZING WWE FANS & Universe! 35yrs & 31yrs Refereeing Working for the WWE has been a FANTASTIC RUN!! I Am So PROUD to have Worked with So Many ICONS & AMAZING TALENT IN THIS INDUSTRY!! I THANK YOU ALL!! 1Luv! Mike Chioda @WWE

A Very Special Thanks To All My WWE Co-Workers & WWE FANS for Reaching out to Me! I Really Appreciate The RESPECT & KIND WORDS FROM EVERYONE!! During these Unprecedented times in our lives. Everyone & There Families B Safe & God Bless!!

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Mike Chioda spent decades as a referee for WWE. After his 90-day non-compete clause is over in July we will see what his next move is. Chioda will land on his feet and he certainly has a great attitude about this awful situation.