Mike Chioda Says Reffing Ric Flair’s Last Match Will Be The Last Chapter Of His Book

Ric Flair is set to wrestle his last match on Sunday when he teams with Andrade El Idolo to take on Jay Lethal & Jeff Jarrett. 

Mike Chioda is one of the most experienced referees in the business having worked for WWE from 1989 to 2020 and then making appearances as a referee in AEW. He will serve as the referee for Flair’s last match.

Speaking to Battleground podcast, Chioda discussed being the referee for the bout. 

“My career, doing Ric Flair’s Last Match, is going to be the last chapter of my career in my book, when I write my book, 35 years with WWE, 37 years in the business. He’s definitely going to be the last chapter in my book. It’s going to be awesome to see him perform again. He’s been getting in shape and working out. God bless him. I’m gonna be happy for him,” said Chioda. 

When asked how he was picked as the referee for the match, Chioda said, “Conrad Thompson texted me. I know he’s family. He reached out to me. I do a podcast, Monday Mailbag with Mike Chioda for Conrad for about two years now. I do a lot of stuff for Conrad. He asked me to do this match and it was an honor to be asked and a great feeling. ‘Wow, Ric wants to do it one more time.’ I follow him on social media and saw him about eight months ago at another event. He’s got more spunk at 73. I’m 55 and I’m thinking, ‘Am I going to have that energy in 18 more years?’ On the boat, drinking a beer or two, fishing, hanging out.”

Chioda has been the referee for some of the biggest matches in wrestling history including Hulk Hogan vs. The Rock at WrestleMania X8. 

Fans can check out the lineup for Ric Flair’s last match by clicking here. 

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