Backstage Details WWE Is Scrambling To Hide From The Public
In the world of pro wrestling, there's truly no promotion bigger than WWE. From pioneering sports entertainment to introducing iconic stars like Hulk Hogan, The Rock, and John Cena, WWE is in a league of its own when it comes to the wrestling biz — and when it comes to getting away with some pretty shady behavior, too. While the company has worked to overhaul its image in recent years, these suspicious facts prove WWE is concealing far more than just what goes on in the wrestling ring.
Vince yells at the announcers
WWE CEO Vince McMahon is known to be a control freak behind the scenes, but it turns out he even has a hand in most broadcasts already in progress. The chairman reportedly has a live feed into his announcers' headsets and can buzz in whenever he pleases to give them a piece of his mind if he feels the commentary isn't up to par.
Production uses fake crowd noise
For a company that puts so much emphasis on giving fans what they want, WWE sure goes to some pretty great lengths to deceive them. Not only does WWE insist on pushing wrestlers most fans dislike or are sick of, but the production actually pumps in fake cheers and lowers the mic volume on boos to make these performers seem more popular on TV.
Wrestlers pay for travel expenses
While WWE does cover the cost of overseas travel, anything domestic becomes the responsibility of the wrestlers themselves. Not only are they required to pay for their own transport to and from shows, but even the company's biggest stars have to pay out of pocket for food and lodging, too.
WWE has a bullying problem
Despite the company's recent shift to a more PG-friendly product, WWE is still rife with bullying and toxic backstage personalities. Among the worst offenders is former wrestler/commentator John "Bradshaw" Layfield, who reportedly harassed the talent and even bullied announcer Mauro Ranallo out of the company.
