WWE using developmental trainees playing the role of “fans” starting at Monday’s TV tapings was made.
It was also noted that WWE opting not to try this idea sooner was apparently a Vince McMahon call. WWE has largely avoided having people in the crowd for its Performance Center events during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter has a list of the talent that was present at the tapings.
The list of wrestlers includes Matt Martel, Chase Parker, Daniel Vidot, Rik Bugez, Big Boa, Shotzi Blackheart, Malcolm Bivens, Kayden Carter, Marina Shafir, Jessamyn Duke, Aliyah, Simone Johnson, Rita Reis, Cal Bloom, Gurvinder Singh, Briana Brady, Zacariah Smith, Isaiah Scott, Jessi Kamea, Kacy Catanzaro, Emily Andzulis, Karen Q, Laxmi Kant Rajpoot, Sidney King, A.J. Francis and Santana Garrett. Only three are getting any kind of a push on NXT: Blackheart, Scott and Bivens (who is working as a manager).
