How did Dave Hebner die? What happened? Cause of Death Explained

Dave Hebner was a professional wrestler in the United States. At the age of 73, he passed away. Let’s how did he die, what happened, and what was Dave Hebner Cause of Death.

Dave Hebner Cause of Death

Dave Hebner, a former WWE referee, died at the age of 73. Brian Hebner, Hebner’s nephew, announced the news on his Reffin’ It Up podcast and subsequently on social media “Dave Hebner, rest in peace. Although he is no longer with us, he will never be forgotten.

RIP Dave Hebner

Gone but never forgotten

Always loved pic.twitter.com/jW4GxoGAdG

— Refin’ It Up w/ Brian Hebner (@RefinItUp) June 17, 2022

I have always been adored.” Brian, the son of Dave’s twin brother Earl Hebner, did not specify the reason for his death at this time, yet recent images, particularly one from a visit with NASCAR driver Hermie Sadler, suggest he had been suffering from health concerns for some time (via WrestlingInc). At this terrible moment, our thoughts are with the Hebner family.

Dave Hebner’s Career

In the late 1970s, Hebner began working as a professional wrestling referee in the Richmond, Virginia area. Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat at WrestleMania III and Randy Savage vs. Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania V were two of the most famous fights he ever refereed for the World Wrestling Federation.

On the February 5, 1988 episode of WWF The Main Event, he was assigned to referee a match for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship between Hulk Hogan and André the Giant for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship.

After Hebner’s twin brother Earl switched places with Ted DiBiase and confined Dave in a closet, André defeated Hogan.

Despite Hogan’s shoulder being raised, Earl Hebner immediately called to three as André pinned him. As a consequence, André was awarded the contest and the WWF Championship. For the bout, both Hebners received a $2,500 bonus.

Dave Hebner’s WWF

The WWF sought to extend the “evil twin” referee plot before WrestleMania IV by publishing a kayfabe “investigative report” in the promotion’s official publication, WWF Magazine.

The piece created a false backstory for Dave, alleging that he had been repeatedly harmed by Earl’s transgressions performed in Dave’s name since their childhoods.

Dave Hebner revealed in a 2001 interview with WWF Raw Magazine that the angle was quickly dropped after he cracked his ribs when Earl kicked him (as part of the aftermath of the Hogan-Andre match during The Main Event).

As a result, the plot was modified to have Earl come clean, and he was the referee when Randy Savage defeated Ted DiBiase for the WWF Championship at WrestleMania IV.

Dave Hebner’s Retirement

Hebner became a road agent after resigning as a referee due to knee replacement surgery. He worked as a Road Agent until July 2005, when his contract was terminated.

Hebner made his TNA Impact! debut on the December 17, 2005 episode of TNA Impact!, when he appeared on the stage during a match between Team 3D and The Diamonds in the Rough. From 2012 to 2022, Hebner was the manager of The Lumberjacks of MMWA Wrestling.

Dave Hebner’s Personal Life

Hebner and his wife Rebecca have been married for 43 years. Earl, Dave’s identical twin brother, and Brian (Earl’s son), are both wrestlers and referees. Parkinson’s disease was a problem for Hebner.

Hebner was included in a class action complaint filed against WWE in July 2016, alleging that the corporation “routinely neglected to care” for performers who suffered “long-term neurological impairments” and that the company “fraudulently misrepresented and concealed” the nature and extent of those injuries.

Attorney Konstantine Kyros, who has been involved in a number of other claims against WWE, handled the case.  The lawsuit was dismissed by US District Judge Vanessa Lynne Bryant in September 2018.

Tribute to Dave Hebner’s Death

Matt Hardy said,

#RIP Dave Hebner – You & @TheEarlHebner were always so kind & supportive towards myself & Jeff. I have lots of love for the entire Hebner family. My thoughts go out to your family & friends. Godspeed, Dave.

Allie said,

R.I.P. Dave Hebner. Twin brother of WWE, TNA and AEW referee Earl Hebner. Like his brother, he was also a referee and would sometimes be involved in storylines with him.

Gail Kim said,

I am so saddened to hear about Dave Hebner’s passing. I adore this whole family so much. I’ve been so fortunate to be able to work with Dave, Earl, Brian and Katie and I’m thinking of them all today at this sad time. Let’s celebrate Dave’s life. Love to the Hebners

Mickie James Aldis said,

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Hebner family right now. I’m so saddened to hear of the passing of Dave Hebner. Sending you both @TheEarlHebner & @babyhebner every bit of my love. Our condolences to your family, friends & all his loved ones. I’m so sorry.

Hermie Sadler said,

I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Dave Hebner. Good man. Great husband and father. Great friend to many. I am so glad I got to see him recently. This man touched a lot of peoples lives and he will be missed.

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