A fan compared the experience of watching WWE shows in international venues and the US. The fan compared the two shows to The Great Khali and Hornswoggle, respectively. The fan claimed the difference between watching a WWE show in the US and outside of it was similar to the difference between Khali and Hornswoggle in terms of their heights.
Also Read: 5 WWE Superstars who turned heel against Cody Rhodes since 2023
WWE's European Tour officially began as Smackdown took place in Barcelona. It was WWE's first event hosted by the city in over 32 years. The atmosphere was electric right from the word go, as the fans set a great tone to the show. There were cheers and chants throughout the show without any breaks.
Fans sang the theme songs of many wrestlers like Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Seth Rollins, and others. Whenever the names of big wrestlers like John Cena, Roman Reigns, The Rock, and others popped up, fans acknowledged them with cheers. It was a better experience than the one wrestlers get in the US.
Fans feel the need for the US Crowd to get better against the International Crowd
Some of the wrestlers who did not get a good reaction in the US, like Shinsuke Nakamura, Gunther, B-Fab, Axiom, and Street Profits, got a good reception as well. Randy and Paul Heyman got the loudest pop of the night when they showed up in the stadium. Every match was worth watching due to the involvement of the crowd.
Fans felt there was something that made the viewing experience outside the US better than the shows in the US. Many felt the need for the fans in the United States to step up, as the audience in the International shows performed better than them. It has been a case for a while.
Fans felt the international crowd was as massive as The Great Khali. They felt the US Crowd had turned out to be of Hornswoggle's level in stature. Many wrestlers like Randy, Drew, and LA Knight were visibly happy to show up in the arena. They felt a unique experience after being cheered for every move.