WWE ThunderDome Makes Debut on ‘SmackDown’College FootballCollege Football - SD by SI.com Staff - August 22, 20200 Go to Source Author: Justin BarrassoSmackDown highlighted how the ThunderDome can enhance wrestlers’ entrances in the empty arena/virtual fan eraThe debut of the ThunderDome infused immediate energy into the WWE product during its SmackDown premiere.For the past five months, WWE had been performing almost exclusively from the Performance Center, but that bandbox was never designed for weekly television. The move to Orlando’s Amway Center, where WWE now has residency for the foreseeable future, led to the creation of the ThunderDome, bringing virtual fans, pyro techniques and a new atmosphere to kick off SummerSlam weekend.SmackDown highlighted how the ThunderDome can enhance wrestlers’ entrances in the empty arena/virtual fan era, which was immediately visible during The Fiend’s walk to the ring in the opening segment of the show. Kevin Dunn, WWE’s executive vice president of television production, said he and his production team relished the opportunity to present Bray Wyatt in a unique new setting.. Follow him on Twitter @JustinBarrasso. Go to Source Author: Justin BarrassoShare this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Related SI.com Staff Post navigationPrevious articleRavens Could Face Personnel Crisis After Earl Thomas Practice ScuffleNext articleNXT TakeOver XXX: Full Match Card, Start Time, Live Stream