Report: WWE to Crack Down Harder on Fans Hopping Guardrails During Shows

One of the most memorable moments from WWE “Night of Champions” Sunday night shouldn’t have even happened.

Prior to the six-man tag team match of Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, and Braun Strowman versus Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, and surprise partner Chris Jericho, a fan jumped the guardrails ringside and approached Reigns while dressed in Shield gear.

Again……step your security game up, WWE. Unacceptable. What if that crazed fan had a knife? #WWENOC pic.twitter.com/sXrmryzcGl

— WrestlingRumors.net (@WrestleRumors) September 21, 2015

World Wrestling Entertainment released the following statement concerning the incident shortly after the pay-per-view: “WWE takes the safety of our performers very seriously and any fan entering the ring area will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

PWInsider.com reports that the company is looking at pursuing the most stringent prosecution possible for all future fan incidents.

A fan recently looked to attack Ambrose during a Live Event in Puerto Rico as he was standing at the entrance ramp mingling with fans.

WWE tends to hand out lifetime bans to those who interfere, however, more criminal charges may be issued in the future to further prevent these matters.

Editor’s Note

WWE got lucky last night with that one fan. Had he been carrying a weapon, things could have gotten really ugly, really fast. Look how close he was to Reigns, for crying out loud.

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