WWE official Charles Robinson reveals bat bite caused hospital visit: 'Great way to start the morning'

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Longtime WWE referee Charles Robinson revealed on social media on Wednesday morning he spent a few hours in the hospital after being bitten by a bat.

Robinson posted a photo and video of himself sitting on a hospital bed and getting treated.

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Charles Robinson holds up the Winged Eagle Championship belt during "Saturday Night's Main Event" at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Dec. 14, 2024 in Uniondale, New York. (WWE/Getty Images)

"Great way to start the morning. 2:00am and got bit by a bat. That’s right a bat! 4 hours later in the ER and six shots," he captioned the Instagram post.

He received a few well-wishes from fans in the comments section of the post.

Robinson has been a pro wrestling referee since 1997 when he was with World Championship Wrestling. He received comparisons to Ric Flair because of his blonde hair and was called "Little Naitch" as a slight to "The Nature Boy."

It’s been a rough month or so for Robinson.

He went viral in June during WWE’s Night of Champions premium live event. WWE star Seth Rollins was about to cash in his Money in the Bank contract when John Cena bulldozed him, sending the 60-year-old flying to the ground.

John Cena in action against CM Punk during Night Of Champions at Kingdom Arena on June 28, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Georgiana Dallas/WWE via Getty Images)

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"I’m running as hard as I can," Robinson recalled days later on the "Raw Recap." "This was a cash-in, so I’m running about 80%. I’m not giving it my all. … I’m trying to hold back. It’s a funny stride. I’m