WWE ThunderDome Announced - "State Of The Art" Viewing Experience!

Upcoming WWE shows are about to look very, very different...

by Andy H Murray
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WWE has today unveiled ThunderDome: a "state-of-the-art viewing experience" set to debut on this Friday's episode of SmackDown (21 August).

Per the official announcement, ThunderDome will feature an updated set, video boards, pyro, lasers, "cutting-edge graphics," and drone cameras. The promotion claims this will take "fans' viewing experience to an unprecedented level."

WWE's Executive Vice President of Television Production, Kevin Dunn, said the following:-

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“WWE has a long history of producing the greatest live spectacles in sports and entertainment, yet nothing compares to what we are creating with WWE ThunderDome. This structure will enable us to deliver an immersive atmosphere and generate more excitement amongst the millions of fans watching our programming around the world.”

The dot com writeup also confirms last week's reports that virtual fans would be incorporated into shows following the move to the Amway Center. Select digital audience members will stream live to LED boards inside the building, with a virtual seat draw available at WWEThunderDome.com and through the company's social media pages.

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WWE's run at the Amway Center starts with this week's SmackDown and runs through October. Though the writeup doesn't explicitly state this, it's safe to assume ThunderDome will be a constant presence throughout.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.