Former WWE Referee Addresses Fans Targeting His Family | WWE News

WWE fans are incredibly passionate about professional wrestling, but sometimes their enthusiasm crosses the line. Many stories have emerged about fans and stalkers taking their obsession too far. Recently, Jimmy Korderas spoke out after his family became a target. Korderas discussed the impossibility of using a gimmicked steel chair in wrestling, following an incident during AEW’s Blood & Guts where Jack Perry took an unprotected shot while handcuffed to a cage.The backlash from fans was intense, and Korderas faced numerous negative comments. It’s unclear what drove some fans to target his family, but it was a step too far for him.
Taking to Twitter, Korderas fiercely condemned those targeting his family, calling them out with strong language: “These jackoffs that think my family is fair game are the lowest form of dog s**t. Should be scooped up and dumped in the trash.” When a fan challenged Korderas with the phrase, “You can’t put toothpaste back in the tube,” he replied, “With all respect, many fans think they know the business just because they read sheets or podcast. Difference between knowing and understanding. They know info but fully understanding comes with experience.”

Another fan sarcastically called Korderas a clown, prompting him to quote the tweet and reply in kind: “Here’s the classy reply from the clown. Need I say more?” Korderas began his career as a professional wrestling referee in 1985 at Maple Leaf Gardens. Initially hired as a driver by his friend Elio Zarlenga, he was soon suggested to become a referee. Korderas continued in the role until his release in 2009, but he has remained involved in the wrestling world.
We hope that Jimmy Korderas’ family will no longer be targeted, as this behavior is unacceptable. It certainly gave him something to tweet about, and we hope fans take his words to heart.

Former WWE Referee Criticized for Misjudging Brutal Blood & Guts Incident

AEW’s Blood & Guts match on Dynamite saw Jack Perry take an unprotected chair shot, leading to criticism from former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas. Korderas claimed it’s impossible to gimmick a steel chair for safety. In response, AEW’s QT Marshall criticized Korderas on Twitter, inviting him to AEW to see their safety measures or remain ignorant. Marshall emphasized his respect for industry veterans despite their public criticisms.
The July 24th match at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena featured Team AEW versus The Elite, with numerous violent moments, including Max Caster having thumbtacks placed in his mouth and Jack Perry being hit with his own chair by Mark Briscoe. Marshall clarified his argument was about Korderas not understanding AEW’s chair gimmicking process. After a private DM exchange, Marshall considered the matter settled. Despite the incident, Jack Perry was unharmed, but AEW may avoid similar spots in the future to prevent controversy.