7 Observations From Attending WWE Raw Live In Missouri

7. Cosplay Is King

St. Louis, Missouri is usually known as a babyface hotspot in the Midwest of the United States, and thus can make for a relatively predictable and vanilla crowd. They love guys like John Cena, Randy Orton, and yes, even Roman Reigns. What we’re not typically known for, however, is a raucous crowd who actively participates the way a, say, Chicago or Philadelphia group might.

Strangely enough, many of the patrons at Monday Night RAW in St. Louis were dressed up as their favorite WWE Superstars of past and present. Presumably seen on the television hard camera (and definitely in person) was a group dressed as the Dudley Boyz, including a dead-ringer for D-Von Dudley who could have passed for the actual man ten years ago—and even a little Spike Dudley, brandishing his Confederate flag bandana and broken, taped eyeglasses. There was even a guy who shoddily made his own American Alpha gear, parading around with a white towel emblazoned by black Sharpie marker.

Seen on the show floor after the event was a fantastic Finn Bálor cosplay from an absolutely ripped gentleman. The face and body paint was pure gold, dedication and attention to detail that you’d certainly hope he was featured on television at least once during the program. Furthermore, no one was seen as being removed from the event for dressing up, though that could be due to a lack of alcohol in their system.