Devin Anderson (Ref Dev), Midwest-Based Independent Wrestling Referee, Passes Away
Sad news for the independent wrestling community: Midwest-based referee Devin Anderson has passed away.
The news was shared by several Midwest-baseed independent wrestling promotions, including Dreamwave Wrestling, AAW, 2econd Wrestling, and Windy City Slam.
While he was commended for his work as a referee, Anderson was also praised by his peers as a great person.
The AAW Family is saddened to hear of the passing of one of our own, Referee Dev Anderson.
He was an incredibly talented referee but above all he was an amazing friend to everyone.
We love & miss you Dev, our condolences to his family during this difficult time. Memory eternal. pic.twitter.com/mDJgqjYN1D
— AAW Wrestling (@AAWPro) April 20, 2025
.@WindyCitySlam is saddened to learn of the sudden passing of local referee Devin Anderson. Ref Dev was a presence at many local promotions and was one of the nicest people in the wrestling business. Condolences to the family and friends of Ref Dev.#indiewrestling #RIPRefDev pic.twitter.com/yiQlLZ5tks
— Windy City Slam (@WindyCitySlam) April 20, 2025
We were just made aware of Ref Dev Anderson’s passing. We were fortunate to have Dev on one show and he was a great addition to our team.
Our condolences and love go out to his friends and family. May his memory be for a blessing. Hug your loved ones. pic.twitter.com/Fdevudptsa
— 2econd Wrestling (@2econdWrestling) April 21, 2025
RIP Ref Dev Anderson…
Another zebra in the sky! pic.twitter.com/9SsCoGFJy3
— Chico Suave —- (@AyeChicoSuave) April 20, 2025
Heartbreaking news — RIP https://t.co/u9xnkzPDPr
— Shazza McKenzie / シャザ マッケンジー (@Shazza_McKenzie) April 20, 2025
Such sad news. He was always a good guy. RIP https://t.co/FZfPcslPvt
— Mean Green Smokerlund (@thealexstorm) April 20, 2025
I’m so stunned. I was wondering to myself if I was going to see him soon at Iron Spirit or somewhere.
Last year, he reffed my match where I broke my leg and he was so instrumental in alerting everyone around that I needed help. https://t.co/v2ouPjNLQw
— Sean Galway (@sean_galway1) April 20, 2025
This one is close to home. I got to work with Dev a lot at @IronSpiritPro and always enjoyed the jokes we’d share.
Rest in peace Dev. https://t.co/QI9UU7VcTD
— Trevor Outlaw (@thetrevoroutlaw) April 20, 2025
He was one of the best. I cant tell you how many matches I got to work with him in. RIP Devin Anderson. https://t.co/nLPTEOMxMb
— Warhorse (@JPWARHORSE) April 20, 2025
Dreamwave Wrestling and Uprising: Women Athletes join the independent wrestling community in mourning the passing of Devin Anderson, professionally known as Ref Dev. Gone far too soon
Our deepest condolences to his family, loved ones, and fellow colleagues. May he rest in… pic.twitter.com/IYdP1wGoMU
— Dreamwave Wrestling (@DWWrestling) April 20, 2025
Fightful sends its condolences to Anderson’s family, friends, and fans.
