16 Facts About Dan Engler

Daniel Engler was born on November 20,1977 and is an American professional wrestling referee, who is signed to WWE on the Raw brand.

Dan Engler is known for his work in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name Rudy Charles, where he was the promotion's senior referee.

In 1997, Dan Engler enlisted in the Indiana Army National Guard, and underwent four months of training.

Dan Engler joined Total Nonstop Action Wrestling shortly after its inception in June 2002, and was quickly named senior referee.

Dan Engler has run several family oriented wrestling promotions in his hometown of Evansville, Indiana.

Dan Engler has run shows at the historic Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum, the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fairground and the CK Newsome Center, an urban community center for inner-city children.

On various episodes, Shultz said that Dan Engler screwed his match.

Shultz and his manager, Tony Lucassio, called Dan Engler a reject referee from another promotion in Orlando, noting his time in TNA.

Dan Engler made his Ohio Valley Wrestling debut as the special guest referee of a match between heel referee Chris Sharpe and OVW senior official Ray Ramsey in December 2009.

In July 2013, Dan Engler indicated on his Twitter account that he had signed with WWE and would be working NXT tapings.

Dan Engler was be present at the WWE Performance Center grand-opening.

On October 27,2013, working under his real name, Dan Engler made his WWE pay-per-view debut at Hell In A Cell.

Dan Engler refereed the Divas Championship match between AJ Lee and Brie Bella.

Dan Engler required 13 stitches and 3 sutures to close the wound.

Dan Engler was the wrestling referee for the season three premiere of Pros vs Joes.

Dan Engler maintains a YouTube channel; and has a recurring show named The Rudy Charles Talk Show.