Referee

The referee's job is to render decisions (pinfalls, submissions, disqualifications, count outs) during a match. They also have the power to call off a match if they think a superstar becomes too injured to compete.

The “X” Sign
Although professional wrestling is staged, real injuries can be sustained. In such an event, the referee raises his hand above his head into an "X" shape to alert backstage officials and paramedics, as well as any other wrestlers that what is going on is really happening.

After this, the officials backstage will communicate to the referee, if necessary, revised plans to end the match quickly. There is also a "break off" sign, raising both arms straight up, if a wrestler seemed injured but feels he can continue.

Bumps
Sometimes during matches, referees will be knocked down by wrestlers. This is usually to allow for a wrestler to use a foreign object or perform an illegal move, or for another wrestler to run in and be able to get away with it.

To emphasize the power and fortitude of the wrestlers, referees have a tendency to oversell moves done by the wrestlers. For example, a wrestler being Irish whipped by his opponent may clip the referee. While a wrestler would probably only be knocked back in this situation, the referee would most likely be knocked across the ring and (kayfabe) injured or knocked out.

Uniform
Unlike traditional referees, OWF referees don’t wear the black & white striped polo shirts we’re all used to seeing. Instead, they wear a black, short sleeved shirt to give them more of a formal look.