Who would be considered to be the best wrestler to become a referee and then go on to be an MC?
I can remember seeing on old DVD Ernest Baldwin, as a referee and seeing him as an MC at the Ice Stadium in Nottingham, but don't know if he was a wrestler.
I think John Harris had wrestled before refereeing.
Well, Les Kellett was never an MC as we know them, but he did all the ring announcements for falls decisions etc. whilst refereeing at Newcastle.
Ian "Mad Dog" Wilson: wrestler including Red Devils tag team, referee after long wrestling career and currently a very polished and articulate MC
Also Charlie Fisher
You can add Bobby Palmer to your list of wrestler/referee/MC.
And here's Ernie Baldwin the wrestler
In the 1950's Ernie was British heavyweight champion.
Another one would be Martin Conroy.
I have seen Jack Cassidy MC , referee and wrestle on his own shows all in one night.