Charles Robinson has seen plenty of wild moments in the ring, but nothing could have prepared him for what happened in his own home at 2 a.m. this week. The veteran WWE referee known to fans as “Lil’ Naitch” was bitten by a bat while he slept. That meant a fast trip to the ER, four long hours under hospital lights, and six shots to prevent infection and anything worse.
Robinson shared the ordeal on social media with a mix of humor and disbelief. One photo showed him in a hospital gown, tongue out like he was selling a storyline, another showed the culprit with the caption, “BAD BAT!!!” It’s the kind of surreal, only-in-real-life moment that would sound too strange for WWE TV.
This wasn’t even his first hospital run of the summer. Just weeks ago, during Goldberg’s retirement match at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Robinson took a surprise spear that left him with a cracked rib. The man’s been through it lately.
Nia Jax Steps In With a Message
As news of the bat incident spread, Robinson’s inbox filled with messages from fans and fellow wrestlers. One of the first to chime in was Nia Jax. “Charles!!!! You’re the toughest,” she wrote on Instagram, offering the kind of simple but genuine encouragement that carries weight in moments like this.
For all the over-the-top drama WWE puts on screen, the people behind it form a tight-knit community. When real life hits hard whether it’s a freak accident at home or a bad bump in the ring support from your peers matters. Robinson has spent decades keeping matches running smoothly, taking bumps when needed, and earning respect from just about everyone who’s stepped through the ropes.