WWE mistakenly shared a list of the images and people banned from appearing in its ThunderDome arena.
The Famous Group, the award-winning company behind WWE's ThunderDome, recently uploaded a behind-the-scenes video showcasing how its team operates the impressive array of virtual fans during WWE events. However, despite inviting the WWE Universe to take part in proceedings, it turns out not everybody is allowed to a ThunderDome event, as footage in the video seemingly highlighted a list of banned names and images.
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Several logos and images of rival wrestling promotions are present, including Impact Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling and All Elite Wrestling. A number of high profile names are also included, such as AEW talents Kenny Omega, Jon Moxley, MJF, Cody Rhodes, Brandi Rhodes, The Young Bucks and AEW President Tony Khan.
Former WWE Superstars like CM Punk, Ryback, Alberto El Patron and Enzo Amore have also made the list, as have independent talents like Ring of Honor's Marty Scurll. Flags of Hong Kong, Taiwan and Tibet have also been blacklisted.
Up to 1000 fans are able to tune in and be a part of WWE's ThunderDome experience in Orlando's Amway Center. Backstage operators monitor the fans during the night and can adjust the placement of the virtual WWE Universe on the fly if need be. Despite these stringent rules and vigilant backstage operators, WWE has faced issues after inappropriate content slipped through and aired on live television, including images of the KKK and deceased pro wrestler Chris Benoit.
Source: HeelByNature