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3) Why WWE Created The ‘Capitol Wrestling Center’

WWE unveiled the new ‘Capitol Wrestling Center’ at NXT Takeover: 31. This is what they are now calling the WWE Performance Center.

According to Wrestling INC, part of the reason why WWE created the Capitol Wrestling Center is because they really wanted live fans back at their shows.

The report also says there has been some talk within WWE about NXT falling behind AEW in the ratings. This has played a part in them wanting to give NXT a fresh look.

My Take:

  • I thought that the building looked great at Takeover. WWE really did a good job at giving NXT a new and fresh look. I am excited to see more from inside of that building.

2) Backstage Notes On Fans At The ‘Capitol Wrestling Center’

Gary Cassidy has provided a few additional details about how the fans inside of the ‘Capitol Wrestling Center’ were handled.

Here is what Cassidy Tweeted:

My Take:

  • It sounds like a good start by WWE to get live fans back. They are going to have to take things slowly and see how they go.

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