On Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 3:36 PM EST
PWInsider reports that WWE is currently changing their policy on referees. Previously, referees had been assigned to specific brands and tours and WWE is now doing away with this format. From this point on WWE will have one group of referees on the road one week and then another group for the next loop. The company will be handling this change by seniority so referees who have been with the company longer will get more works while others might be sent back down to WWE developmental or possibly released. This is one of many moves the company is making right now in regards to financial cutbacks due to the current economic situation.