Thanks for sharing that story. Lesson for everyone reading that post - if a referee ever issues a Coach Misconduct without having a conference in front of the scorers table, then you should request a conference over the misapplication of the Coach Misconduct rule.

Last note - coaches should use the conference to drive a point home with the referee, even though they know they will get a Misconduct. Basketball coaches do that type of thing all the time - take a Technical Foul simply to make a point. So it is wrestling. If you want to make an impression on the official in the name of safety, or to highlight some type of perceived injustice, have a conference. Take the Misconduct Warning knowing you might have accomplished a higher goal to get the referee to think harder about something, or be more aware of something important.