How did Earl Hebner end up in WWE?
The legendary pro wrestling referee spoke on "The Main Event with Earl Hebner" podcast about Vince McMahon bringing him into the company.
Featured below are some of the highlights.
On how his brother initially pushed him toward the opportunity: “David came home and said, ‘Vince wants to flight us up. He wants to talk to us.’ I said, ‘About what?’ He goes, ‘He wants you to referee.’ I said, ‘I don’t know.’ He said, ‘What do you mean you don’t know?’ I said, ‘I don’t know.’”
On deciding to join WWE: “Vince came back later, talked to him, he said, ‘Well, you guys think about it and I’ll fly you back up in about a week.’ I said, ‘Okay.’ So, the lady comes in, we’re sitting there and she comes in and gives us an envelope. ‘What is this for?’ She said, ‘Vince asked for your time.’ I looked at it, I went, ‘Holy crap. I’m going to do it.’”
Check out the complete episode at Patreon.com. H/T to WrestlingInc.com for transcribing the above quotes.
