On last night’s edition of WWE Smackdown, Michael Cole noted that all of the PC trainees and NXT talent who were acting as fans had been tested. Cole did not specifically state what they had been tested for, however. According to a report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is not testing for COVID-19 but rather continuing with temperature and symptom checks instead.
“Although it was hinted on the air that they were testing all talent for COVID-19, there was no testing done at all again at the tapings this past week past temperature readings and asking people if they didn’t feel well,” wrote Dave Meltzer.
The report would continue to say that many people found this surprising as the UFC has been conducting COVID-19 tests for all athletes. Similarly, AEW has also been testing all of its talents at tapings as well.
PC trainees and talent from NXT began acting as fans in the stands at shows that aired this week.
In an interview with Variety back in March, Stephanie McMahon elaborated on WWE’s testing procedures.
“There’s extensive testing and screening when you first come in the facility regardless of whether you’re a talent, a crew member, or anyone else,” McMahon said. “Working with our doctors, you have your temperature taken. If you have a temperature over 100.4 degrees, you are automatically asked to leave.”