Professional wrestling authority figures

This list brings together authority figures – people who hold on-screen power – in professional wrestling promotions or brands within North America. The North American wrestling industry portrays authority figures as responsible for making matches, providing rules and generally keeping law and order both in and outside of the ring. The role can vary according to disposition. A face authority figure, e.g. Theodore Long, tends to give what the fans want and favors fellow face-wrestlers. Heel authority figures tend to run their shows out of their own self-interest: Eric Bischoff exemplifies this type.