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Paul Turner is an American professional wrestling referee signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW),[1] and has previously worked for New Japan Pro Wrestling[2] and Ring of Honor.[3][4]

Career

Turner began his career in 1998 on the independent circuit in Pennsylvania.[5] He made his Ring of Honor debut in 2002 at All Star Extravaganza.[6] On September 1, 2018, he refereed at the All In event that led to the creation of All Elite Wrestling.[7] He has since refereed for All Elite Wreslting since the inaugural pay-per-view Double or Nothing on May 25,2019.[8][9]

On September 22, 2022, Tony Khan congratulated Turner on refereeing 100 AEW events.[10]

References

  1. ^ "AEW botched ending to title match on Dynamite this week; fans blame referee Paul Turner". December 8, 2023.
  2. ^ NJPW World Pro-Wrestling #215, New Japan Pro Wrestling, Nick Aldis, Caprice Coleman, Scott Colton, April 19, 2019, retrieved April 30, 2024{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  3. ^ Lowson, Thomas (November 23, 2023). "ROH Match Stopped Due to Injury - Talk Backstage Of A Concussion". SEScoops | WWE News, Wrestling Analysis, Event Coverage, Results & Interviews. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  4. ^ Black, Matt (December 7, 2023). "Excalibur Realizes He's The Jim Ross Of The AEW Dynamite Broadcast Team". Wrestlezone. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  5. ^ Staff, KEVIN STAIRIKER | Digital (March 6, 2021). "Two AEW referees share common passions − pro wrestling and Lancaster County". LancasterOnline. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  6. ^ ROH: All Star Extravaganza (Action, Sport), Shinjirô Ôtani, Masato Tanaka, Low Ki, retrieved April 30, 2024{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  7. ^ Stephens, Chris (September 1, 2018). "First Look At All In Stage Set Up". SEScoops | WWE News, Wrestling Analysis, Event Coverage, Results & Interviews. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  8. ^ Writer, Phillip Martinez (January 8, 2019). "Everything Announced at the AEW Press Conference". Newsweek. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  9. ^ "411MANIA". Tony Khan Wants Referee Paul Turner to ‘Tighten It Up’ Following AEW Dynamite Grand Slam. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  10. ^ "Tony Khan Congratulates Referee Paul Turner On 100 AEW Main Events, Wants Refereeing 'Tightened Up' | Fightful News". www.fightful.com. Retrieved April 30, 2024.

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