WWE Elimination Chamber started with a bang at the Rogers Centre in Toronto as Canadian singer-songwriter Elizabeth performed the U.S. National Anthem. However, the crowd booed the anthem, and now, WWE’s internal reaction to the incident has been revealed.

According to a report by Fightful Select, WWE reportedly expected and planned for the U.S. National Anthem to be booed at Elimination Chamber. Therefore, it was not really a surprise at all.

Elizabeth Irving opened the show by singing The Star-Spangled Banner and O Canada, but the crowd’s reactions were completely different. The moment she began the U.S. national anthem, loud boos filled the arena. However, as soon as she transitioned into O Canada, the energy changed and the crowd erupted in cheers and were passionately singing along.

After the performance, chants of “Canada!” echoed throughout the Rogers Centre, showcasing the fans’ strong national pride. Pat McAfee didn’t ignore the reaction, calling it out on commentary and noting how the Toronto crowd made their feelings clear.

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With WWE experiencing such an intense crowd reaction in Toronto, it will be interesting to see how future events in Canada play out. WWE has a long history of passionate Canadian audiences, and this moment just adds to that legacy.

Were the Toronto fans out of line for booing the U.S. National Anthem, or was this just another example of Canada’s passionate wrestling crowd? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Subhojeet Mukherjee has covered pro wrestling for over 20 years, delivering trusted news and backstage updates to fans around the world.

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