Read on Twitter
NEW: Multiple fans in attendance at Monday's #WWE tapings tell me they were NOT told they couldn't wear masks. Several reports in the last 24 hours have indicated they were told they couldn't wear them. WWE has released the following statement to me and @MyNews13 on the matter:
The fans I spoke to told me they never felt pressured by #WWE not to wear a mask for TV purposes or any other reason. They confirmed temperature checks, and signed waivers as well. One noted they were in a group that had masks on them, and chose not to wear when taping started.
Those I spoke to didn't find out about the positive COVID-19 test by a #WWE developmental talent until after the tapings. While WWE personnel were tested today, the "fans" were not informed they had to get tested. Those I spoke to were invited back for more tapings this week.
It was also noted to me there were sanitizing stations on-site, and the sources I spoke with all told me they felt safe at the tapings and would attend again, even after the news of the positive COVID-19 test. They were not tested for coronavirus though, just temp. checks. #WWE
While the #WWE statement says fans were kept apart from performers, there were multiple times performers who went into the crowd during last night's #RAW taping, including the Street Profits, who danced with fans. This was not six-feet apart.
For those asking: I do not know how the mask situation applies to talent. I can only speak to those who were in attendance as "fans," all of whom unanimously said they were never told they could not wear one if they wanted to, and no one felt pressured NOT to wear one. #WWE
Many are asking about the substance of the waivers. I have heard differing answers on this, so I cannot comment on that. #WWE
I also want to make clear, to all of those tagging @bryanalvarez in my thread:
I am not discrediting Bryan's reporting. He has a proven track record. I can only report what I have been told, and this is what I have been told as far as "fans" go.
I am not discrediting Bryan's reporting. He has a proven track record. I can only report what I have been told, and this is what I have been told as far as "fans" go.
