WWE has been using NXT Superstars and Performance Center recruits as crowd members for their shows as of late. Wrestling INC has provided some details about this week’s episode of RAW, which was actually taped in advance last Tuesday.
According to the report, the Superstars who were in the crowd had a really long day for the RAW taping. They started at 11:00 AM and didn’t finish until around 10:00 PM. They also had to stand for all of the matches and could only sit down during breaks.
According to the report, the crowd was “sluggish” on Tuesday before the RAW taping was set to begin. This led to someone getting on the P.A system and instructing the crowd to be more enthusiastic:
The crowd was apparently somewhat sluggish before the RAW taping that started at 2 p.m. Someone backstage got on the house P.A. system and instructed the crowd to be more enthusiastic. One source described it as a parent talking down to a child. It has not been confirmed who the person was that was addressing the talent.
The report also notes that the Superstars in the crowd were kept completely separate from the RAW talent and even had to pack their own lunches:
Another interesting note is that the talent used in the crowd were kept separate from the talent on the show. They did not get to eat at catering with the main roster stars, and they had to bring in their own packed lunches. They had their own tent outside where they ate and spent breaks.
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