WWE: 7 Types Of Fans You Find At A Wrestling Show

1. The Gimmick/European Fans

Even on some of the best shows, three hours is three hours so there's some dull times. But look over there! There's a guy dressed as Randy Savage. A dude with a Irish flag who started a chants you've never heard of! Over near the ring, a guy who took his shirt off and pretended to fight his friend, also shirtless! Whoa, these people are crazy. In an age where audience members are more television savvy than ever, the idea of getting yourself over is more common-place. They've seen other people do it, so why not give it a chance yourself? You know the Bret Hart mannerisms plus you own a black jacket and shades, why not give it a go? Also in this group are European fans, mostly who fly over for Wrestlemania weekend. It's become an annual tradition for this group of folks to hijack Raw after the big show, chanting what they want while dancing, especially if their favorites are being done wrong in their eyes. The effect of this group has been startling, especially in the last year. During some matches, the fans decide they don't care and chant for whatever they want, from the announcers to fan-favorite wrestlers of past times to chanting for themselves. It's a way for a fan who doesn't have a Hulk Hogan wig or t-shirt to be more involved. The mainstream appeal of the €œYes€ chant is also helping since it's fun and easy to do. These are usually the fans who are in it for the long run. Obviously they're easy to spot, more-so at TV tapings and PPV's. The product might be down, but they're most-always up. If you're part of any other fan group, sometimes you can be swept up if you're in a section with these people. So when you go to the next WWE show, keep an eye out. You'll be more than likely to find each of these seven types of fans. Each unique in their own way but all have a interest in wrestling, whether they like it or not.
 
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