Registration for the WWE ThunderDome for this Friday’s SmackDown went online tonight and reached maximum capacity within a few minutes. Fans will be able to appear live in the “crowd” (via large screens) on SmackDown via their computer or phone camera, similar to what the NBA has been doing.
#WWEThunderDome has reached maximum capacity for #SmackDown this Friday.
Stay tuned for your chance to register for virtual seats in the WWE ThunderDome at #SummerSlam! https://t.co/7hDfzbiOZf
— WWE (@WWE) August 19, 2020
People who registered received an email with rules and guidelines about appearing as fans on the show (via Post Wrestling):
All registered fans are further selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Please make sure you are camera ready. Remember, you will be appearing on a live show. We reserve the right to remove you from the live stream at any time, for any reason. The audience will be refreshed throughout the night and you may not be included in the entire broadcast. In addition, we may remove you from the live stream for any inappropriate conduct or technical issues. Watch the show through the stream on your device. Position yourself in front of your camera from your midsection up, leaving a little room above your head. Make sure you have good lighting. Only one fan permitted per seat. Your attire must be appropriate and must remain on at all times. Officially licensed WWE clothing is preferred, if available. We reserve the right to terminate your participation at our sole discretion if your attire contains any immoral graphics, images or text, any political statements, slogans, logos, graphics or other commercial identification of third-parties other than the WWE, its athletes and sponsors.