If Vince McMahon were to host a major show in Japan, he would think that the crowds silence was a sign of boredom, when in fact its a sign of respect. If you were to watch a Japanese wrestling match during the 1990s, you would be able to hear the commentators talking at a normal volume level (until the big spots, at which point they go crazy), thats how quiet it was during some matches. Japanese fans are also more likely to clap during a sequence of technical skill, showing that its not just the high spots that matter. Also, one interesting point about this is that Japanese fans dont boo someone very often. Sure, they show their displeasure when a wrestler does something cowardly or under-handed, but they dont resort to outright booing or name-calling. Part of this stems from a cultural norm, where overt displays of emotion (in this case, anger or displeasure), are not as common as in North America. However, it has changed a bit since the early 2000s. Japanese fans have taken after North American fans a bit more, chanting and clapping during the right periods of the match, and have become more vocal in their support. Still, youre not likely to hear as vocal a crowd in Japan as you are during a WWE show.