10 Ways To Make WWE WrestleMania 36 NOT Totally Weird

8. Add A (Restricted) Audience

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Right, so this is bargaining and undermines the point entirely - the essential staff only policy is in place because this cannot happen - but the machinations of capitalism are dirtier than Jerry Lawler copping a load of Paige's a*se, and so surely, an...arrangement can be struck, one that enables WWE to test much of its personnel on site, allowing those not affected to make some noise in the bleachers.

It's not a good look - WWE proceeding with the show, even in this guise, is already a PR misstep - but just be flagrant.

It is what you do best.

Book an Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royale - yes, City of Orlando, these staff members are essential, think of the integrity of storylines, were this prestigious prize not awarded - and then simply cancel it at the last moment. The 30 men could then occupy those seats, and put the really loud and exaggerated ones in them for maximum volume and scenery-chewing. Get Big E some popcorn. Stop being d*cks to Vickie Guerrero for making a living. Wind up Mojo Rawley, and watch him fly. Less facetiously, was he essential to SmackDown? He's on RAW, for one. Also he's a serial jobber who didn't even put anyone over. They've already worked Health & Safety.

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