WWE Bans Ringside Photographers

[Enigma]

Since WWE's move into High-Definition broadcasting, one staple of the pro wrestling scene has been absent from ringside - ringside photographers.

 

Feeling that they show up too prominently on HD broadcasts, WWE has chosen to only allow their own company employees at ringside, so

photographers covering the event are now relegated to shooting from the area where WWE sets up their stationary cameras for TV broadcasts. Photographers are still allowed at ringside for non-televised events.

 

Credit: PWInsider

[Prophet of Mike Zagurski]

I never really notice them. In fact I didn't know they were gone. Too bad for Pro Wrestling Illustrated and whoever else does that type of work.

[LooseCannon25]

I never noticed either....Too bad for those guys

[Perfection]

Since WWE's move into High-Definition broadcasting, one staple of the pro wrestling scene has been absent from ringside - ringside photographers.

 

Feeling that they show up too prominently on HD broadcasts, WWE has chosen to only allow their own company employees at ringside, so

photographers covering the event are now relegated to shooting from the area where WWE sets up their stationary cameras for TV broadcasts. Photographers are still allowed at ringside for non-televised events.

 

Credit: PWInsider

 

 

Pretty dumb if you ask me. Back in the day, the nwa would point out all those photographers to make a point that the match was special.

[Steviekick]

That's ridiculous. What will be next....banning ugly audience members?

[MrRant]

I sure as hell hope they at least ban the scary super fans.

[dubq]

Honestly, who cares?