Update On How WWE Is Keeping Wrestlers Safe During Current Tapings

An outline of WWE's many safety measures as tapings continue.

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WWE has adopted a number of different safety measures in order to keep their performers safe and healthy as tapings continue through the ongoing global situation.

A new report from PWInsider states that as content production pushes forward, the promotion shall be changing the ring's ropes, turnbuckles, aprons, and canvas after every single match, and will also conduct a full and complete sanitisation of the Performance Center as things progress.

Last week saw Stephanie McMahon speak out on the steps WWE is taking. “We also do cleaning, which includes fogging and ultraviolet light, in the facility every single night," she told Sports Illustrated. "That could be overkill, quite frankly, but we really are trying to put in the best safety practices that we possibly can given the circumstances. Those are some of the measures we are taking, and it is as comprehensive as it can possibly be."

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As reported on Tuesday, WWE currently plan on conducting "mass tapings" from Friday this week until next Thursday, covering all Raw, SmackDown, and NXT shows for the next three weeks. This will leave them with only their Money In The Bank go-home episodes to cover before the 10 May pay-per-view.

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