Recent match on Raw suggests WWE may have just changed their policy regarding blood in wrestling matches

WWE might have changed its blood policy after Becky Lynch vs. Nia Jax this week on Raw.

Recent match on Raw suggests WWE may have just changed their policy regarding blood in wrestling matches

WWE Blood Policy (via InsideTheRopes/Stick PNG)

This week’s Raw delivered some incredible moments, like the return of The Rock. The card was stacked, which featured a marquee match between Nia Jax and Becky Lynch. The match was great, as it featured some heavy blows. The bloody battle between the two superstars had a lot of eyes, as it was clear that the use of blood in this match was a deliberate choice. A new report suggests that WWE might have altered their blood policy heading forward.

According to Wrestling Observer Radio, the blood from the mouth of Becky Lynch on Raw was a choice, as WWE likes to save the use of blood for big events and some high-stakes matches only. However, on weekly TV shows, it is not a common sight. Therefore, the report suggests that WWE might have altered its blood policies and might have also changed its stance towards violence in the company.

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Not only did they do blood in this match and it was obviously not accidental blood but they called attention to it. They used the word “blood bath” during this match. For a long time they shyed away from the blood. - So that whole thing about the other guy doing the blood is bad for wrestling well, I guess they changed their tune tonight.
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The blood was a heavy focus throughout the match, as the camera angles were often focused on it. Apart from this, the phrase “blood bath” was also used in the commentary. Besides, the UFC is known for having more blood than the WWE. Therefore, the merger might be a reason behind WWE reassessing its blood policy.

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Moreover, it is to be noted that WWE willingly showed the blood on screen. This fact is leading to fans speculating more violence from the company. The Stamford-based promotion has showcased violence during their previous eras. It is highly possible that the company might get back to the same level in 2024 as well.

Last time WWE showcased blood on TV

Those days are long gone since WWE has knowingly shown blood on screen. Although some fans like blood, there are very few occasions nowadays where WWE shows blood knowingly. The last match where there was involvement of blood was the first showdown between Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar.

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Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar (via @WRKDWrestling/X)

The first match in the trilogy between the Beast and the American Nightmare was held in Puerto Rico at Backlash. The match was remarkable. However, the significant moment was when Lesnar was busted open after he hit his head on the turnbuckle. The match went into second gear afterward, as it got more and more brutal thereafter.

Cody Rhodes was successful in coming out victorious in the match. Besides, the blood in the match was not an accident. It generated a lot of buzz for WWE on the internet. Now, it seems the company might be having more matches involving blood as they have altered the blood policy.

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