10 Times A Special Guest Referee Actually Improved A Wrestling Match

1. Triple H Vs. British Bulldog (Smackdown, 1999) - Ref: The Rock

Do me a quick favor. Try to remember literally any moment from this match between Hunter and the blue jeans-wearing British Bulldog that doesn't directly involve The Rock. This was a title match for the WWE Championship, and yet the star of the match wasn't even a competitor. The Rock (along with his sunglasses), stole the show with his endlessly entertaining brand of contempt. He sarcastically applauded their finishing moves rather than make a 3-count, repeatedly ignored low blows and other illegal maneuvers, and even opted to switch roles into commentary at various points. But the defining moment came went Rock went to make the count in favor of the Bulldog:
"One... two... It doesn't matter if the Rock counts to three!"
It was the biggest pop of the night by far, and preceded an epic beatdown on both competitors by The Great One. And after the dismantling, he went ahead and stole the belt for good measure.

The Undertaker Vs. Kane (Judgment Day: In Your House) - Ref: Stone Cold

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