One of wrestlings most respected referees has finally called it a career. Mike Chioda, who was a staple in WWE for over three decades, has seemingly confirmed that hes retiredat least for the most part.
Chiodas post-WWE career has been relatively quiet since his release in 2020, with only a handful of appearances sprinkled in, including his officiating role in Ric Flairs Last Match in 2022. At the time, he described it as the last chapter of his bookand now hes closing that book for good.
In a new interview with Chris Van Vliet, Chioda was asked whether he considers himself fully retired from in-ring officiating.
While fans might still catch him at a special event or a convention, Chioda is embracing his new role behind the scenestraining future referees, making podcast appearances, and doing select signings. His long-standing presence in wrestling has cemented him as a trusted figure, even in retirement.
Mike Chiodas legacy is sealed, and now hes spending his time giving back to the business that defined his life. Whether or not he steps back into the ring for a surprise one-off, his era as the go-to referee is officially in the rearview mirror.
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