WWE Still Using Fake Boos for Certain TV Segments – The COVID-19 pandemic brought significant changes to the world of professional wrestling, including how fans interacted with the product.
For decades, WWE and other wrestling promotions relied on live audiences to provide genuine reactions to segments and matches. While they could control the narrative through booking, they still depended on fans for authentic crowd responses.
When the pandemic hit in 2020, the absence of live fans highlighted the vital role that the audience plays in wrestling. WWE and other promotions had to adapt quickly to the new circumstances. Initially, WWE used NXT stars as “fans” during their shows, creating a makeshift crowd to provide some semblance of the live audience experience.
The ThunderDome, which allowed fans to appear on screens and make noise through their computers or phones, was another adaptation. WWE utilized fans’ recordings to generate the desired cheers and boos to enhance the in-ring storytelling. This approach often includes amplifying cheers to get a babyface over with the audience.
As observed by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful, there have been instances where WWE has incorporated noticeable piped-in boos during segments on Monday Night Raw. This practice is part of WWE’s ongoing efforts to create the desired atmosphere and audience reactions, even in the absence of a live crowd.
The ongoing evolution of wrestling during the pandemic has raised discussions among fans and insiders about how the industry has adapted and the implications for the future of live events and fan engagement.
WWE Still Using Fake Boos for Certain TV Segments
