Going to a live WWE show can be a magical experience. At its core, wrestling is a mix of a freak show, a stunt show, high-wire acts and illusions. It is a show that is in its own special genre. When going to a show, be it a TV taping a house show (i.e. not on TV) or a pay-per-view, you'll find yourself immersed in how special it can be. And so will be the thousands of others around you. However, the person next to you could be a completely different type of fan. They could be someone who doesn't view wrestling in the same vein that you do. Why is this person different than me? How could they root for that guy? He sucks and hates the fans! Beside him could be someone of a totally different persuasion. They hate everyone! Everyone gets boos. Why is he here if he hates everyone? Such occurrences are common now at WWE events. If this was written 15 years ago, the list would be completely different. Internet fans would probably be one category. Now, you can't lump them all into just one group. Most everyone is an internet fan. Still, some groups remain as distinct as they did back before Hulkamania killed the territories. Wrestling, for all it's changes and advances, is still the same basic art form it always has been. So when you buy an over-priced drink and a snack, look around you and see if you can spot some of these folks.
7. The Roller-Coaster Fans
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD90eUYDI1I These folks are easy to spot. They're the ones in the bright John Cena gear. While this might induce groans from many, these people are essential to the company thriving. They buy the new Cena shirt, the new Cena hat, the new Cena dog-tags, the new Cena onezie, it goes on and on. If this was 30 years ago, these exact same people would have the new Hulk Hogan t-shirt, the new Hogan hat, the new Hogan bandana, etc. 20 years ago and you can replace Hogan with Bret Hart. 15 years ago it's Steve Austin. These fans will never go away, nor should they. Once they were the vocal majority, but with Cena's act being alienating to so many people, they are now in weekly duel with the mostly-male contingent. Yes, this group consists of mostly women and children, the very group Vince McMahon covets more than any. Most of these people are at the show to enjoy, to see their hero beat up the villain, to cheer the good guys and boo the bad guys. They react as they are unknowingly instructed to do, just like someone on a roller coaster. They're not trouble-makers, but can be the targets of more unsavory people, which is unfortunate.
