Referee Tim White to posthumously receive WWE Warrior Award

White passed away last June at the age of 68. His career with WWE spanned 24 years and was spent primarily as a referee. 

White started with the company in 1985 as Andre the Giant's assistant and a part-time official. He was the referee for some of WWE's biggest matches during his tenure, including the Mankind vs. Undertaker Hell in a Cell match at King of the Ring 1998. 

A shoulder injury suffered in another Hell in a Cell match between Triple H and Chris Jericho in 2002 would lead to the end of his referee career. He returned to officiate Jericho vs. Christian at WrestleMania XX but re-injured his shoulder on the three-count and permanently retired after. 

White will be the ninth person to receive the award. He joins previous award winners Connor "The Crusher" Michalek, Joan Lunden, Eric LeGrand, Jarrius "JJ" Robertson, Sue Aitchison, Rich Hering, and Titus O'Neil.

WWE.com states that "The Warrior Award is presented to an individual who has exhibited unwavering strength and perseverance and who lives life with the courage and compassion that embodies the indomitable spirit of The Ultimate Warrior."