Tonight’s WWE SmackDown on FOX will feature the final build for Sunday’s WWE Clash of Champions pay-per-view.
The WWE is reportedly planning to move away from the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, where it has set up ThunderDome, an interactive fan experience which includes a new set, videoboards, pyrotechnics, lasers, graphics, drone cameras, and rows of virtual fans on nearly 1,000 LED boards.
According to a report on Inside the Ropes, WWE talents have been told that “tentative plans are in place to start travelling again” once WWE’s contract with the Amway Center expires on October 31st.
The report added that talents have been asked to no longer make any travel plans of their own accord. However, superstars who wish to take time off from WWE must inform the company three weeks ahead of time.
Although preparations to migrate from ThunderDome are presently underway, there is also the possibility that WWE extends its contract with Amway Center starting from November. The report also noted that no firm decisions have been made yet regarding potential future destinations where WWE would host its shows in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As reported earlier by @Wrestlevotes, WWE officials have put together a small team to figure out the logistics of running WWE TV shows from outdoor venues once the ThunderDome contract expires at the Amway Center.
A small team was put together to figure out if running WWE TV shows from outdoor venues would be feasible for once the ThunderDome contract expires at the Amway Center.
The idea is that both RAW and SmackDown would run from the same outdoor venue each week. Everything is still up in the air and there’s no word on what that outdoor venue might be, but they are hoping for somewhere in the Southern United States with good weather.
If the contract with Amway Center is not renewed, it looks like WWE’s final dates at the Amway Center will be Hell In a Cell on October 25, Monday Night RAW on October 26, and Friday Night SmackDown on October 30.
Source: Wrestling Inc.
Tonight’s WWE SmackDown on FOX episode will be headlined by a Samoan Street Fight as the build for WWE Clash of Champions continues.
Tonight’s WWE SmackDown on FOX will air from the Amway Center in Orlando with more build for the WWE Clash of Champions pay-per-view on September 27.
Tonight’s WWE SmackDown on FOX episode will air live from the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, featuring fallout from WWE Payback.
Tonight’s WWE SmackDown on FOX episode will feature the final build for Sunday’s SummerSlam pay-per-view, plus the debut of the new WWE ThunderDome state-of-the-art viewing experience.
Mr. McMahon to kick off SmackDown from WWE ThunderDome
Are you ready for some thunder?
WWE Chairman and CEO Mr. McMahon will open tonight’s episode of SmackDown to give the WWE Universe its very first look at WWE ThunderDome, WWE’s new state-of-the-art set complete with video boards, pyrotechnics, lasers, cutting-edge graphics and drone cameras.
Don’t miss Mr. McMahon kick off this groundbreaking new era of WWE programming tonight on Friday Night SmackDown at 8/7 C on FOX!
WWE ThunderDome registration went live last night and capacity was quickly reached for the debut that will come with Friday’s SmackDown on FOX episode from the Amway Center in Orlando, which will be the SummerSlam go-home show.
WWE announced on Twitter shortly after registration for SmackDown opened, “#WWEThunderDome has reached maximum capacity for #SmackDown this Friday. Stay tuned for your chance to register for virtual seats in the WWE ThunderDome at #SummerSlam!”
WWE will have rows of fans shown on almost 1,000 LED boards for the new state-of-the-art viewing experience. ThunderDome will be used for all upcoming RAW, SmackDown and pay-per-view events for the foreseeable future.
The rules for ThunderDome registration notes that seats are selected on a first-come, first-served basis. WWE reminded fans that they will be on a live TV show, asking them to be camera-ready.
WWE also noted in the rules that they reserve the right to remove any fan from the live stream for inappropriate conduct or technical issues.
“We reserve the right to terminate your participation at our sole discretion if your attire contains any immoral graphics, images or text, any political statements, slogans, logos, graphics or other commercial identification of third-parties other than the WWE, its athletes and sponsors,” the rules note.
Below are part of the registration rules issued to fans:
All registered fans are further selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Please make sure you are camera ready. Remember, you will be appearing on a live show.We reserve the right to remove you from the live stream at any time, for any reason. The audience will be refreshed throughout the night and you may not be included in the entire broadcast. In addition, we may remove you from the live stream for any inappropriate conduct or technical issues. Watch the show through the stream on your device.
Position yourself in front of your camera from your midsection up, leaving a little room above your head. Make sure you have good lighting.
Only one fan permitted per seat.
Your attire must be appropriate and must remain on at all times.
Officially licensed WWE clothing is preferred, if available.
We reserve the right to terminate your participation at our sole discretion if your attire contains any immoral graphics, images or text, any political statements, slogans, logos, graphics or other commercial identification of third-parties other than the WWE, its athletes and sponsors.
Source: Wrestling Inc.
The Road to WWE SummerSlam will continue with tonight’s WWE SmackDown on FOX episode.
* Big E vs. John Morrison
* Braun Strowman promises a monstrous confrontation with “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt
* Alexa Bliss sit-down interview to discuss her recent interactions with The Fiend
* Tri-Brand Battle Royal to determine who will challenge WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Bayley for her SmackDown Women’s Title at SummerSlam
Tonight’s WWE SmackDown on FOX episode will feature more build for the upcoming SummerSlam pay-per-view.
Tonight’s WWE SmackDown on FOX episode will air from the Performance Center in Orlando build toward SummerSlam.
* AJ Styles defends his Intercontinental Championship against Gran Metalik
* Bayley defends her SmackDown Women’s Championship against Nikki Cross
* Mr. Money in the Bank Otis and Mandy Rose – The Love Story continues.
