In law, a special referee acts as a judge on matters of fact only.

Steve Austin was voted by the fans to be the special guest referee.

President Ayers was also announced the special guest referee.

Jacqueline was the special guest referee for the bout.

In 20 days of closed hearings, a special referee appointed by the commission heard 65 witnesses and reviewed 200 exhibitions.

Foley was to be the special guest referee.

Austin was made special guest referee for the match, a role he was not keen to accept.

McMahon added that Austin would be the special guest referee for the match.

To obviate the risk of outside interference, both title matches were scheduled to have special guest referees.

Mike Quackenbush was special referee for the contest.