Due to numerous security issues between wrestlers and fans at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas on Saturday and Sunday, security staffing could become something wrestlers start negotiating in contracts, one representative said.
Video of World Wrestling Entertainment Wrestler CM Punk confronting a fan after Sunday’s second day went viral. Punk was upset at a fan who was recording A.J. Lee, Punk’s wife, and Bayley, both wrestlers in WWE’s women’s division.
Punk’s confrontation with the fan was one of numerous incidents that took place over the weekend. Multiple wrestlers had issues with fans.
One person told SEScoops the location of the hotel in relation to Allegiant Stadium, where the event was held, was a problem, as well as a lack of staff.
“It could be something where possibly getting private security added is covered in future contracts,” one representative told SEScoops.
Fightful Select anonymously quoted numerous WWE wrestlers on the lack of security. Fans ignored boundaries at meet and greets and at other areas during the event. One talent said the skyrocketing ticket prices may play a role in fans becoming more aggressive.
Drew McIntyre, Sean Waltman, Booker T, Royce Keys were among those who had issues with fans. Damien Priest reportedly confronted a fan who wasn’t respecting women’s wrestlers.