10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week (6 March)
2. NXT Fans Rebel Against WWE
Speaking of great attendances, WWE are trumpeting the success of the first ever NXT show to take place outside of Florida. Attracting between 850-1,000 fans, the venue in Columbus, Ohio is said to have been packed, with there being room only for standing. The main event was a well-received effort between Cesaro and Adrian Neville, but the show is also gaining some attention for fan response during a 'WWE Showcase' bout between The Big Show and Ryback. Booing both men, the crowd didn't really seem interested in the match, which is a real eye-opener for WWE higher-ups, who felt the likes of Show and Ryback would add some much-needed star power to proceedings. The Big Show tweeted afterwards that he had a blast, but it's fair to say the audience didn't respond in kind to his efforts. NXT has been a rip-roaring success for WWE, but is it also in danger of creating a real divide between fans? Have WWE now fostered an environment where wrestling fans repel the main product, instead feeling the developmental league is the way to go?
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