WWE Apparently Changes Internal Policy About Featuring Blood on Official Website

WWE has undergone significant changes over the past year, particularly after Endeavor merged the company with UFC. Despite maintaining a family-friendly image, a recent shift on WWE’s official website has caught the attention of many fans.

Blood has always been a contentious element in pro wrestling, and for several years, WWE has avoided showcasing it. In fact, when blood appeared in matches, the company deliberately downplayed its presence on their website. One way they did this was by turning any photo that featured blood into black and white, effectively removing the color red from the images.

This blood in photos policy impacted how numerous iconic matches were documented on WWE’s site, as any image containing blood was altered. However, it seems WWE has now reversed that long-standing rule.

On the September 13 SmackDown, Cody Rhodes and Solo Sikoa kicked off the show with a cage match for the Undisputed WWE Title. The match was intense, and Cody Rhodes suffered a cut on his forehead, leaving him bleeding throughout the bout. His blonde hair was visibly stained with blood as the match progressed.

When WWE posted photos from the September 13 USA Network season premiere, fans noticed a striking difference: none of the photos featuring blood were in black and white. For the first time in years, images of Cody’s bloody face appeared in full color, marking a departure from WWE’s previous policy. This change is likely to be well-received by fans who look forward to reliving their favorite moments through WWE’s photo galleries.

It remains to be seen if WWE will continue this trend of allowing blood to appear in full color within their galleries. Before the September 2 WWE RAW, the company reminded talent during a meeting to maintain family-friendly conduct, particularly in terms of language, but this new approach to blood in photos suggests a more open-minded stance.

What’s your opinion on WWE’s decision to alter its blood policy in the photo gallery? Do you think it was necessary to censor the blood in the past? Share your thoughts in the comments section!