WWE Lawsuits Over Pyro Incident?

[JohnCenaFan28]

WINKNews.com is carrying a story about a fan who got hit by the pyro in the accident at WrestleMania XXIV last Sunday at the Citrus Bowl. The fan happened to be a government reporter for the Charlotte Sun Herald who was enjoying the show when all of a sudden the cable that carried the rockets got cut and landed among the people. "It shocked us, the kid in front of us was hit by a firework and the paramedics came in," he said. "So you know that was pretty scary." Around 40 people were injured during the accident which happened just before the PPV came to a close. Although the reporter said he complained to WWE about the situation he said he'll still remain a fan no matter what. "16oz beers and sitting there yelling' your head off having a good time...that' s what it was all about," he added. So far there have been no word of lawsuits against WWE by any of the people who were injured. WWE launched an investigation to see what caused the problem. (thanks to Colin Vassallo)

Source: Wrestlezone

[Bad Boy]

hmmm, interestin... weird tat no lawsuits yet...

[Big Evil]

Any lawsuits that would occur would be shot down. It states on the tickets that you inherit any risks that come with going to a sporting event. At a hockey game especially, pucks fly into the crowd all the time, no lawsuits for that very reason.

[Ill Will]

Any lawsuits that would occur would be shot down. It states on the tickets that you inherit any risks that come with going to a sporting event. At a hockey game especially, pucks fly into the crowd all the time, no lawsuits for that very reason.

It's totally different really. A puck flying into the crowd at a hockey game happens by chance. There's no guarantee that it won't happen. As a hockey fan, you just have to hope that it won't (along with paying attention to the game).

The people who got injured by WWE's pyro were in a different situation. If someone were to sue, in court, it would be determined that it was reasonable for those people to assume that the pyro wouldn't be coming toward them. I believe it would be ruled that WWE is responsible and liable for where the pyro went.

Once again, a hockey punk going into the crowd happens by chance. Pyro going into the crowd happens by accident and faulty production.