El Generico Fan Moved

[Straight Edge Scrotum]

At Monday’s RAW from Greenville, South Carolina, a fan reportedly held up a “RAW Is Generico” sign and was moved by security, taken from his paid seat to the opposite side of the arena and a seat filler took his seat at ringside. The fan asked security why he was being moved and was told the people running the show didn’t want him sitting there because of his sign.

The fan reportedly asked if they could just take the sign and let him sit at ringside but was told by a security guard that he was about to be kicked out because the people running the show, presumably WWE officials, didn’t want him there. Another guard told the fan that wasn’t correct, they just didn’t want him in front of the camera. Apparently another man who was sitting with the fan also had his seats changed after he was seen holding up a sign related to Ring of Honor.

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter


I didn't see anything posted on this and I thought for sure somebody would.

[CM Parish]

Sure, but they let the guy with the "Fergie is a wanker" sign sit there all night.

Not that I mind the sign like, he's right. But still.

[EoE: Well There's Your Problem]

Yet that somehow was above board. They must not have put two and two together with this one.

[________ has left the building]

The more appropriate sign would had been Raw is Sami Zayn.

[YiHammer]

Apr 18, 2013 5:40:48 GMT -5 ________ has left the building said:

The more appropriate sign would had been Raw is Sami Zayn.

Not sure what this has to do with Generico

[Straight Edge Scrotum]

Apr 18, 2013 5:50:46 GMT -5 YiHammer said:

Apr 18, 2013 5:40:48 GMT -5 ________ has left the building said:

The more appropriate sign would had been Raw is Sami Zayn.

Not sure what this has to do with Generico

That's the name they gave him for NXT.

[Deleted]

It wouldn't suprise me if the "higher ups" had no clue who El Generico was and thought it was a sign insulting Raw for being "generic"

[Larryhausen]

Apr 18, 2013 5:52:08 GMT -5 Straight Edge Scrotum said:

Apr 18, 2013 5:50:46 GMT -5 YiHammer said:

Not sure what this has to do with Generico

That's the name they gave him for NXT.

LIES!!!!!!!!!!!


Generico is back in Mexico, taking care of the orphans.

[Straight Edge Scrotum]

Apr 18, 2013 6:10:33 GMT -5 Larryhausen said:

Apr 18, 2013 5:52:08 GMT -5 Straight Edge Scrotum said:

That's the name they gave him for NXT.

LIES!!!!!!!!!!!

Generico is back in Mexico, taking care of the orphans.

Until Vince McMahon buys the orphanage and poaches all the good prospects, then leaves the rest to their fates...

[Mike Wooster]

If true, its weird that they went through the hassle of moving him instead of just taking the sign.

["Gentleman" AJ Powell]

Apr 18, 2013 7:07:00 GMT -5 Mike Wooster said:

If true, its weird that they went through the hassle of moving him instead of just taking the sign.

Yeah, I'm finding it difficult to believe they'd do this when they could just take the sign off him, and considering those other two signs got on TV.

[Push R Truth]

I guess I'm inclined to believe they took his sign, but that wasn't a good enough story so the "being told to move" was an embellishment. Either that or they did something a little nasty they are omitting.

Because who doesn't love a good story. Although truthfully I guess it wouldn't surprise me if it was somewhat true.

[Apricots And A Pear Tree]

@elgenerico 17 Apr

I has very sorry to hear about "Raw is Generico" sign guy getting throw out! If anyone know him, tell him message me! - EG WEB TRANSLATE

[Deleted]

Apr 18, 2013 6:08:03 GMT -5 @graant said:

It wouldn't suprise me if the "higher ups" had no clue who El Generico was and thought it was a sign insulting Raw for being "generic"

I think this is spot-on. I'd be shocked if the people making that call knew who Generico was, even if he was signed.

[Oh Cry Me a Screwball]

Somehow, I think there's a little bit more to this story than what's being let on.

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Apr 18, 2013 7:07:00 GMT -5 Mike Wooster said:

If true, its weird that they went through the hassle of moving him instead of just taking the sign.

Sounds like an arena security thing and not WWE. WWE normally just asks for the sign to not be held up and then takes it if people don't comply.

[BigJerichool222]

pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_70044.shtml

I'm from Australia and attended last night's Raw with my English friend, Dan. I had a "Raw is Generico" sign, which you may have noticed. A lot of people on Twitter loved it, but not WWE. Here's what happened:

Thank you, WWE, for ending my USA trip on such a low note. Last night was the final night of my trip and Dan and I were ending it with a bang. We had third row seats directly opposite the camera, ideal for a couple of guys who love a bit of TV time.

At one point in the night Dan had a couple of his signs confiscated. The explanation was vague, but I assumed it was because he was holding them up too regularly.

We moved on, until WWE decided to flex their muscles. I was watching the Dolph Ziggler vs. Jack Swagger match and before I knew it Dan was being escorted by security. I was dumbfounded, because from what I can recall the most serious crime he might’ve committed at the time was holding up a sign promoting his Twitter handle, which includes the acronym “ROH."

Fans around me were telling me, “Your buddy’s been taken over there near the National Guard people." All I could say was “Why?!” No one had an answer. I could see him begging security for answers.

A segment or two later and it’s time for C.M. Punk’s promo. This was when I was going to hold up the only sign I brought with me – the one which said “Raw is Generico." I held it up 2-3 times within the space of a couple of minutes, and all of a sudden I’ve got a security guard next to me saying “come with me.”

I said, “Why?”

All he said was, “Just do it.”

So, I picked up my stuff and did the walk of shame, being escorted past everyone from the TV-side to the non-TV side. While walking I pleaded for an explanation of what I had done wrong, but the security guard wasn’t saying a word.

I said, “Are you going to speak?”

He replied, “It’s the show. The show doesn’t want you there.”

They took me to an empty seat in a level 100 section of the non-TV side, even though I’d paid over face value for a floor seat directly opposite the camera. I said something like: "Before I sit down, is someone going to tell me what I did wrong?"

One of the security guards said, "It was your sign."

I asked why they couldn't just confiscate it and let me stay in my seat, but he wasn't able to give me an answer. When I got to my seat I had a different security guard tell me: "You're out. They want you out of the building," until he was corrected by one of his colleagues.

There was about half-an-hour remaining in the show and I barely remember a second of it. I basically just sat there staring blankly into the distance or at the big screen waiting for the show to end.

I spent thousands of dollars on this trip, with much of it going into WWE's coffers. I now have no motivation whatsoever to pour another cent into a company that would treat me that way. It was humiliating. It saddens me that I am highly unlikely to be in New Orleans next near - not because I'll miss WrestleMania, but because I'll miss everything else about that weekend, including the people I've been fortunate enough to meet.

New Orleans was meant to be the next opportunity to catch up with these people and others, but I can't see how I can possibly support WWE after last night. We're now planning to organize our own wrestling trip outside of WrestleMania week where we'll try to fit in ROH and TNA.

People mock me for my passion for TNA, but at least I know they won't treat me like I was treated at last night's Raw. My trip started with TNA Lockdown, and I felt like such a part of that whole weekend. It was the highest of highs, but, sadly, my trip has now ended with the lowest of lows. For that, I once again say thank you, WWE.

[AdamAFL was sooooo wrong]

Obvious there's always bias in stories like this from both sides but if that story is anywhere near the truth then that is absolutely disgusting. WWE has no right to treat people like that. Whoever made the call to treat them that way (again if that story is true) should be fired.

[D2: Sweet & Sour Edition]

Jeez, I remember a Raw a few years ago after Night Of Champions (the Raw featuring Edge vs Laptop) and I had all sorts of RoH type signs, including a "Daniel Bryan: Bringing HONOR To The RING" Sat front row camera side, and all they did was take my signs and give me a free Crew T-shirt.

[Deleted]

Maybe this will serve as a warning for fans to not bring up random signs that have nothing to do with WWE but with other companies.
From what I read the guys who brought Owen/Benoit signs got the same treatment. And rightfully so, that was done in poor taste.