WWE referee makes a smooth assist during crazy Raw dive

Dragon Lee hit one of the sickest dives you’ll ever see Monday on Raw. Facing Rey Fenix, Lee dove through the ropes for what looked like a suicide dive. Mid-air, he changed position and turned it into a senton, wiping Fenix out on the announce desk. Upon closer inspection, though, Lee got an assist, as fan footage on social media shows referee Adrian “They Also Call Me Darryl Sharma” Butler helping Lee out. People really underestimate the massive role that referees play. 👏 pic.twitter.com/BmrR04hT5B — The Squared Times (@TheSquaredTimes) August 25, 2026 Before Lee takes flight, Butler appears to give “referee instructions” to a downed Fenix. Then, as the Dragon prepares to soar, Butler leans through the ropes as if checking on Fenix. As he does, Butler pushes the middle rope down with his hands and uses his upper back to push the top rope up, giving Lee more clearance. Catching refs aiding wrestlers isn’t hard. They’re often seen giving instructions from ringside after a superstar