16 Things You Probably Missed From WWE SmackDown (April 9)

9. Cole Named The Ref

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Most fans will be aware of this WWE quirk; Vince McMahon generally doesn't like it when commentators call referees by name. They're just "officials", that's it. Cole ignored that ancient decree by naming Dan Engler during the Fatal-4-Way tag.

Michael put over Engler's work when he refused to count for a Chad Gable near fall (because Angelo Dawkins' shoulders weren't on the mat), then said his full name. This felt like a rare little Easter egg, and a break from the norm.

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