How To Be A WWE Virtual Fan, WWE ThunderDome Application

WWE ThunderDome: A Fan’s Guide To Become A Virtual Fan

WWE has opened up virtual fan registrations for all upcoming RAW, SmackDown, and PPV events. The virtual fan registration process is quite simple, but gaining access to the WWE ThunderDome can be frustrating.

We have compiled a running list of common issues, and registration updates for virtual fans wishing to join WWE’s ThunderDome.

Register To Be A WWE Virtual Fan

WWE opens virtual registration two days prior to a show. The website to register is WWEThunderDome.com, and will continuously update with a new registration form.

The following fields are required

• First Name
• Last Name
• Email Address
• Digital Signature

If slots are open you will receive a message confirming your registration. If slots are closed, a message will display indicating registration is closed for that particular show.

If successful, you will immediately receive an email from [email protected] confirming your registration. This does NOT guarantee you will be a part of the show. This simply means they have received your registration.

Invitation To Join WWE ThunderDome

On the day of the event, if you have been picked to be a virtual fan, you will receive an email with the title “Your invitation: WWE ThunderDome”. This email will include the following

• Call Time
• Link To Join

The call time is a time allocated to a certain amount of fans to join the event. This time can vary, and is only valid when specified. If you click the link early, you run the risk of losing your spot. If you click the link late, you still have a chance to enter the WWE ThunderDome. WWE rotates fans throughout the event based on call times.

Call times for Raw and SmackDown will start at 7 p.m. ET as virtual fans will be able to join WWE Main Event prior to Monday Night Raw and 205 Live prior to Friday SmackDown.

Common Issues Joining WWE ThunderDome

• Error Code E00 – This means your virtual session has ended. This is common, and can be rectified by opening your link in a new tab.
• Please Stand By – If your webcam light is on, continue to wait. If your webcam wait is not on, open the link in a new tab.
• We Are Done For The Night, Come Back Soon – The event has ended.
• WWE ThunderDome is already full – Refresh your browser, if a spot opens, you will see an enter link.

List Of Confirmed Devices To Join WWE ThunderDome

• PC: Chrome 84 or Firefox 86
• MacOS: Safari 14
• Android: Google Nexus 6 or Samsung S5 or newer
• iOS:  iPhone6 or newer device

Common Reasons For Being Disconnected From WWE ThunderDome

• Connection Speed: If your connection is not stable, you will only see your webcam, and not the event.
• Eating, Drinking, Smoking : WWE will disconnect your session if you are on camera eating, drinking, or smoking.
• Appropriate behavior: Your connection will be disconnected at the sole discretion of WWE. If behavior is deemed inappropriate you will be kicked out of the session.
• Attire: WWE prefers virtual fans wearing licensed WWE product. Any third party logos, including other wrestling promotions can lead to you being kicked out of the WWE ThunderDome.

WWE ThunderDome Virtual Fan Schedule

WWE currently has a lease agreement with the Amway Center until October 30, 2020. The following dates are scheduled to have virtual fans from the WWE ThunderDome. The contract can be renewed.

• August 23 – WWE SummerSlam
• August 24 – Monday Night RAW
• August 28 – Friday Night SmackDown
• August 30 – WWE Payback
• August 31 – Monday Night RAW
• September 4 – Friday Night SmackDown
• September 7 – Monday Night RAW
• September 11 – Friday Night SmackDown
• September 14 – Monday Night RAW
• September 18 – Friday Night SmackDown
• September 21 – Monday Night RAW
• September 25 – Friday Night SmackDown
• September 27 – WWE Clash Of Champions
• September 28 – Monday Night RAW
• October 2 – Friday Night SmackDown
• October 5 – Monday Night RAW
• October 9 – Friday Night SmackDown
• October 12 – Monday Night RAW
• October 16 – Friday Night SmackDown
• October 19 – Monday Night RAW
• October 23 – Friday Night SmackDown
• October 26 – Monday Night RAW
• October 30 – Friday Night SmackDown

Commonly Asked Questions

I do not have a call time, it says ‘standby’.

Your registration has been accepted, but you are a part of an overflow of fans. If a spot opens up, you will receive an email to join the virtual audience.

Will I be a virtual fan the entire show? 

Fans will be rotated throughout the night, and you may only be part of the show for a portion of the broadcast

Should I watch the the live broadcast of the show on my television/device?

Virtual fans should watch the device where they are participating. The live television broadcast will have a time delay.

WWE ThunderDome Rules and Regulations

The following is the official rules and regulations from WWE.

1. The custom link you have been provided is specific to you. You may not share, forward or otherwise disclose the link to anyone else. No one other than you will be permitted to appear or participate in the WWE ThunderDome. No unauthorized people will be allowed on camera.
2. You must provide your own device and other necessary equipment. Subject to any local law obligations, the WWE is not responsible for any loss of or damage to devices or equipment caused by your use of any of the software or other platforms utilized as part of the WWE ThunderDome. We urge you to limit your internet capabilities to solely the device used for participating in the WWE ThunderDome. This means no one in your household should be using your internet connection for other streaming purposes during your participation (e.g. streaming services like Twitch, Netflix, YouTube etc.) We reserve the right to terminate or refuse participation in the WWE ThunderDome if we determine, in our sole discretion, that the video or audio connection to the WWE ThunderDome is unclear or unstable.
3. Your behavior while participating in the WWE ThunderDome must be, and must appear to be, appropriate and respectful at all times. Your behavior while participating in the WWE ThunderDome must be, and must appear to be, appropriate for a family-friendly, all-aged television audience at all times.
4. You may not smoke or appear to smoke any substance, which includes making any gestures imitating smoking. We reserve the right to terminate or refuse participation in the WWE ThunderDome if you appear to be intoxicated or otherwise under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other substances.
5. You may not say or do anything during your participation in the WWE ThunderDome (whether or not you are appearing on the television broadcast at the time) that, in the sole discretion of WWE: constitutes a political statement or endorsement;is or could reasonably be considered offensive, obscene, discriminatory or distasteful, including, without limitation, making or appearing to make any obscene or lewd gestures, or saying or appearing to say any obscene or lewd words or statements (including, without limitation, cursing); is violent in any way;disparages or reflects adversely the WWE or any of its athletes, sponsors, or affiliates; promotes, infringes or violates the rights of any third-party; or promotes the brand of any third-party.
6. Your attire must be appropriate and must remain on at all times. We reserve the right to not allow you to participate (or to immediately terminate your participation) if you are not appropriately attired (as determined in our sole discretion). Your attire may not contain any immoral graphics, images or texts, any political statements, slogans, logos, images, texts, or graphics, or any logos, graphics or other commercial identification of third parties (other than the WWE, its athletes and sponsors). Officially licensed WWE clothing is preferred.
7. The environment and background you are in during the WWE ThunderDome must also be appropriate. It may not depict logos, graphics, images or other commercial identifications of non-WWE parties (including, without limitation, signs or product placements), any immoral graphics, images or texts, or any political statements, slogans, logos, images, texts, or graphics. We reserve the right to not allow you to participate (or to immediately terminate your participation) in the WWE ThunderDome if your environment or background are deemed to be inappropriate (as determined in our sole discretion) or if you alter the environment or background once you have entered the WWE ThunderDome to one that we deem to be inappropriate (also as determined in our sole discretion).
8. By participating in WWE ThunderDome and inputting your name below, you certify that you understand you will be photographed, videotaped or otherwise recorded (video and/or audio) by WWE (“Footage”). You grant WWE the sole, irrevocable and exclusive right, including the right to authorize others, to use and incorporate the Footage, in whole or in part, in conjunction with other photographs and footage, and the right to use your image, name, screen name, voice, likeness and/or biographical information (collectively, “Likeness”) in connection with the exploitation, advertising, promotion and/or packaging of the Footage or any WWE initiatives, promotions or campaigns and/or any product into which the Footage may be incorporated, including but not limited to, inclusion as part of the WWE ThunderDome of another WWE program, editorial, commercial, trade, print, advertising, promotional, radio, television, home video, motion picture programs, sound recordings, video games, social media related activities and games or for any other purpose at such times and in such manner as WWE may elect throughout the world in perpetuity (and in any event for a period of not less than one hundred years as permitted under local law obligations or, where not so permitted, for a period of fifty years or the longest period which is permitted), and to broadcast, exhibit and/or exploit the same in any and all media, whether now or hereafter known or devised (including, but not limited to, television, radio, motion pictures, streaming, downloads, online, physical media, print and public display) (“Products”). Subject to the separate data protection notice set out below, you grant any other consents, waivers and permissions it may otherwise be necessary or desirable to give under, and to the fullest extent necessary permitted by, local law obligations to enable WWE’s use of the Footage and/or Likeness in the Products. You further acknowledge and agree that WWE shall be under no obligation to use or exploit the Footage and/or Likeness; that you shall not be entitled to any payments, residuals, monies or other compensation arising out of WWE’s exploitation of the Footage and/or Likeness in any manner, that subject to local law obligations you hereby release, discharge and agree to save and hold harmless WWE, its licensees, successors and assigns, parent corporation, subsidiaries and affiliates and its and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, advertisers, insurers, and representatives from any and all claims of liability arising out of any use of the Footage and/or Products; and that the Footage shall be the sole and exclusive property of WWE in perpetuity. In this regard, the Footage shall be deemed created for the benefit of WWE as a work made for hire as defined in the United States Copyright Act of 1976 WWE, its designees and broadcasters may edit or alter the Footage without your approval and without notice to you but if you do own any rights in the Footage (including but not limited to the right to exploit, copy, distribute, edit, broadcast, perform, communicate to the public, participate in the benefits of resale, transform and create derivative works) you hereby assign them to WWE, free of charge, on an exclusive and worldwide basis, and for the full term of protection, as and when they are created, for all purposes whatsoever, including but not limited to commercial use, advertising and marketing. If necessary or desirable, including as a result of local law obligations, you will enter into any further agreement or undertake any other action as deemed necessary by WWE to give effect to the above. If you choose to allow a minor appear in the WWE ThunderDome, you are certifying that you are the parent or legal guardian of that minor and are agreeing to these Terms on behalf of you as well as the minor.
9. By participating in WWE ThunderDome, you assume all risks incident to participation and hereby waive any and all claims or potential claims arising from such risks and participation, subject to section 11 below.
10. By participating in the WWE ThunderDome you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the WWE its licensees, successors and assigns, parent corporation, subsidiaries and affiliates and its and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, advertisers, insurers, representatives, advertisers and broadcasters from any and all actions, suits, fines, penalties, and claims brought by anyone (including, without limitation, fines imposed by governmental agencies) as a result of your behavior, attire, statements, actions, or environment during your participation in the WWE ThunderDome, and to reimburse all such parties for any costs and expenses, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees, incurred in defending such actions, subject to section 11 below.
11. Local law obligations may restrict the ability of WWE to limit its and other persons’ liability to you and to impose liability on you to them. If you are resident outside of the United States, sections 10 and 11 only apply to the extent permitted by local law obligations and if local law obligations do not allow such provisions in certain circumstances then they will not apply in those circumstances.
12. Outside of the United States, WWE acknowledges that there are certain mandatory local rights and laws (including without limitation in respect of unfair consumer terms) which may not be excluded, restricted or modified or may only be limited to a certain extent (“local law obligations”). Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies the local law obligations except as permitted by such laws.

WWE has a list of frequently asked questions on their website, which may be updated from time to time.