Former WWE Referee Mike Chioda shows up in AEW

In what is now becoming a habit on AEW Dynamite, another WWE personality has shown up. Legendary WWE Referee Mike Chioda made a surprise appearance officiating the AEW TNT Championship match between Cody Rhodes and Scorpio Sky.

Mike Chioda was a WWE referee for more than 30 years

As already known by most wrestling fans, Mike Chioda was released from WWE alongside several WWE Superstars a few months ago. In an interview with Chris Jericho on Talk is Jericho, Chioda was surprised when he found out about his release. He said:

“Surgery went great. I’m healed up great. I was ready for WrestleMania,” he said. “I actually signed a new contract in the middle of March. My contract was up. I actually got a little bump in pay. And then I got a phone call on Tax Day. April 15th. It took me by complete surprise.”

The legendary referee Mike Chioda will be calling the action!Watch #AEWDynamite NOW on @TNTDrama or https://t.co/GdI7QAsxEP for our International fans. #AEWonTNT @AEWonTNT pic.twitter.com/KeHw9NQ3kC

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) August 13, 2020

As noted above, Chioda officiated the match between Sky and Cody. The match itself was full of near-falls, with both men going back and forth. Eventually, Cody ended up scoring the win via pinfall.

It was almost over!Watch #AEWDynamite NOW on @TNTDrama or https://t.co/GdI7QAsxEP for our International fans. #AEWonTNT @AEWonTNT pic.twitter.com/WEgnCv6AYT

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) August 13, 2020

It's unclear whether Chioda has signed a deal with AEW Dynamite or whether, like Eric Bischoff, this was a one-time appearance. Only time will tell.