Exclusive: 7 Behind The Scenes Details On WWE's 'Boneyard Match' At WrestleMania 36

4. Everyone 'Mentored' The Druids

AJ Styles WrestleMania 36 Boneyard Match
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Again, the hired-in production team said WWE were as friendly as they could be.

The druids that emerged from the barn at Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson's behest were nervous about getting things right. According to our source, The Undertaker, AJ Styles and his OC buddies spent as much time as necessary with the extras to ensure they'd know how to take a good kicking on camera.

Nobody got impatient about this. Both 'Taker and AJ knew that everyone would have to sell some strikes, and they wanted them to look good. To their credit, the veterans smiled and led each druid who was unsure through their respective parts. It was a thorough, professional experience from start-to-finish.

This should come as a neat surprise to anyone who hopes to work with WWE (even as an extra) someday. Nothing was left to chance, and the stars involved knew they needed everyone singing from the same hymn sheet if their match was going to be a success.

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