Former WWE Referee Mike Chioda Reveals Surprising Reason Behind His Admiration for Shawn Michaels’ Over-the-Top Selling in Epic WWE SummerSlam 2005 Showdown!

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Mike Chioda Explains Why He Liked Shawn Michaels’ Overselling In WWE SummerSlam 2005 Match

Mike Chioda Explains Why He Liked Shawn Michaels’ Overselling In WWE SummerSlam 2005 Match

Former WWE referee Mike Chioda recently discussed a variety of topics on a Monday Mailbag episode on Ad Free Shows. During the episode, Chioda shared his thoughts on Shawn Michaels’ WWE SummerSlam 2005 match with Hulk Hogan and the criticism of Michaels’ overselling in the bout.

Chioda admitted that Michaels’ overselling was entertaining for him as a referee. He said, “It was popping me inside. I was laughing inside, I was having fun with it, like he was. He was basically overselling. I kind of got the picture. He was just popping me inside without the smiling on TV. Of course, you can’t smile as a referee on TV. You can smile if you’re babyface and a heel. They don’t know what you’re smiling about … But not as a ref. But yeah, it just popped me way inside … It was just kind of like ‘holy sh*t!’ I knew what was going on. What are you going to do? I was like, ‘He’s making Hogan look strong!'”

Chioda also praised Michaels’ selling ability, stating, “He’s the best at selling. Shawn Michaels could sell his ass off. It’s what babyfaces should do, heels should do, it’s both ways.”

It’s interesting to hear Chioda’s perspective on Michaels’ overselling, as it adds another layer to the discussion surrounding the match. While some fans may have criticized Michaels for his exaggerated selling, Chioda found it entertaining and believed it enhanced Hogan’s performance.

Overall, Chioda’s comments offer a unique insight into the world of professional wrestling and the role of a referee in the storytelling process. Referees often play a crucial role in maintaining the legitimacy of matches and ensuring the audience remains engaged. Chioda’s enjoyment of Michaels’ overselling highlights the importance of entertainment value in professional wrestling.

For more information on Mike Chioda’s thoughts on Shawn Michaels’ overselling in the WWE SummerSlam 2005 match with Hulk Hogan, you can read the full article on Wrestling Headlines.

Sources: Ad Free Shows, Wrestling Inc

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