WWE might be looking into a major upgrade for its in-ring camera technologyand it could change the way fans experience matches on television.
In the past, WWE has used shows like Main Event, NXT, and other lower-profile programming as testbeds for new presentation elements. This strategy has included experimenting with camera angles, lighting, and even allowing cameramen to step into the ring during matchesthough not everything has made it to the main roster.
One of WWEs more ambitious experiments has been the use of referee POV cameras. Typically mounted on the referees ear, these small cameras have occasionally been used during matches to give fans a unique, first-person perspective of the action. However, the system hasnt been reliable. Technical issues like poor connection, unstable mounting, and cameras falling off mid-match have often made the footage unusable. In some cases, referees were even forced to rip the camera off and discard it mid-bout.
Thats where AAA may have come into play this weekend. During AAAs latest show, referees were seen wearing full-on head-mounted camerasspecifically, GoPro-style devices strapped to their foreheads with visible headbands. These rigs, while far more noticeable than the subtle ear-mounted cams WWE previously used, may have offered greater stability and a clearer image.
Theres no confirmation yet that this was a direct WWE experiment. However, given the partnership between WWE and AAA , its possible the company is testing these head-mounted POV systems in a live setting before considering a full rollout on RAW, SmackDown, or premium live events.
If successful, this could give fans an even more immersive view of the action from inside the ringsomething WWE has long been trying to perfect.
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