8 Things You Didn’t Realise Were Banned In WWE
Don't try bringing your pet to work in the land of WWE; they're banned!
Though some may still kick up a fuss from time to time about the current WWE product being somewhat 'soft' in comparison to the eras of the past, there's no arguing with the fact that many of the major changes which shaped this modern landscape were brought in for the better.
For example, bans on shots to the head with weapons and moves such as piledrivers were brought in as a way of protecting stars (and the company from any further concussion related lawsuits, I might add). However, for every highly publicised and understandable ban of a dangerous move or practise within Vince McMahon's empire, there's also another more peculiar, but no less strict, WWE no-no that will likely leave fans scratching their heads.
From inadvertently dispersing bodily fluids in the wrong place, to bringing a cherished companion into the sacred backstage area, there's a number of unexpected ways WWE employees can find themselves in the boss' bad books for an extended spell or even being fined a sizeable sum of cash.
Again, the WWE arena as we know it today is undoubtedly a safer and largely more positive space to perform in, but there's still a few utterly barmy laws you wouldn't believe actually exist inside of the company's doors.
8. Reaching Out Into The Crowd
Ever wonder why we don't see more WWE stars launching themselves into the crowd and celebrating arm in arm with supporters in the wake of a career-defining victory? And no it's not because they're all currently being beamed into the ThunderDome via LED screens. Smart a*se.
It's actually due to the fact that our favourite WWE guys and gals are usually forced to pay a hefty fine if and when they choose to get a little too close to the crowd. According to Hall of Famer Mark Henry, wrestlers are forced to pay $70,000 should they break this specific rule.
As he told Mohr Stories:
“We’re not allowed to put our hands on nobody. $70,000 fine if you reach out into the crowd. You're going to get fined.”
Of course, the company does allow a little bit of leeway with this particular law, with most wrestlers being allowed to high five the crowd on their way to and from the ring. But there's clearly a line Vince McMahon doesn't want his stars to cross, and if they do, their wallets will be left feeling that much lighter because of it.