Following 17 years as a senior referee in the WWE, Earl Hebner was fired in 2005, following a reported sale of merchandise without the WWE’s consent. The American professional wrestling referee then worked with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) but walked away in 2017. Since 2019, Hebner has worked for All Elite Wrestling.

In the wrestling world, referees, not only execute moves for the safety of wrestlers but also relay crucial information for the flow of the match. Moreover, WWE referees are an integral part of a storyline for instruction implementation. So no doubt, unlike UFC, NBA, or NHL referees, the WWE would favor its referees with a much larger payroll. Today we will discuss the earnings and net worth of Earl Hebner.

Earl Hebner Net Worth

Active as a wrestling referee since the 1980s, Earl’s years of experience have earned him a considerable sum of money. Collectively with his days in WWE (formerly WWF), TNA, Independent Circuit, and All Elite Wrestling, Hebner earned a net worth of $950,000 as of 2024. Speaking of his income source, the father of two made it mostly through his career as a wrestling referee.

  • Earl Hebner
    Former WWE referee Earl Hebner now works for AEW since 2019 (Source: Wrestling News)

Allegedly, Earl Hebner did earn a decent sum through sales of WWE merchandise, but since it was without the WWE’s permission, the business ran out shortly. Moreover, it saw him exit the WWE. After a proven connection in the sales, Earl’s identical twin brother Dave, who was also a WWE referee, was set off from duty.

Related: Full Biography of Earl Hebner

However, Hebner, in a 2019 Prime Time interview with Sean Mooney, said that the merchandise sales things were a lie. He claimed that he even received an offer to get back to WWE but opted not to go.

The 2015 TNS Hall of Fame, currently 75 years old, couldn’t keep him away from his passion. Since 2019, he has worked for All Elite Wrestling, where he officiates a limited number of AEW events, primarily AEW pay-per-views.

Salary of Earl Hebner From WWE

Yet, the Richmond, Virginia-born wrestling referee remains low-key about his actual earnings, but they were indeed in the 6-digit range per year. Reportedly, a senior referee offered a 2-3-year contract with an annual base salary maximum of up to $500,000.

An entry-level referee in the WWE currently earns $500–$800 per match. They usually work on a 2-year contract with $80K per year and $4,000 per PPV. Those who wield the senior referee tag, normally work on a 5-year contract with an annual payroll of $250,000. Furthermore, they can pocket $10,000 per pay-per-view and around $3,000 for a match.

  • Earl Hebner
    American wrestling referee Earl Hebner worked in WWE from 1988 to 2005
    (Source: WWF Old School)

Some experienced refs, the likes of Chad Patton and Charles Robinson, make $15,000 for each PPV. Comparatively, the WWE male referees earn more than females; as of 2024, Jessika Carr is the only WWE referee and pockets $500 per match and $2,000 per PPV.

In comparison, the highest-paid wrestler makes a colossal salary. Brock Lesnar, John Cena, and Roman Reigns make $10 million, $8.5 million, & $5 million per year.

If you want to read more similar kinds of gossip and biography articles, Stay Connected to Legend Peeps

Tags