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Wrestler sacked after attacking referee, leaving him with career-ending injuries

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UK wrestler Josh Bodom attacks referee [Courtesy]

UK wrestler Josh Bodom has been sacked by his promotion after attacking a referee and leaving him with "career-ending injury" after a match.

Referee Aaren Wilde was attacked by Bodom after a botched finish to a match, whilst he was also slammed to a mat by his tag-team partner, Sha Samuels.

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