Kemo
08-06-2019, 11:04 PM
Zack Ryder is fed up with WWE “fans” who take advantage of Superstars who are nice enough to greet people in public and sign autographs.
There are no written rules about how to act when you see pro wrestlers (or celebrities) in public. If a wrestler is eating or if they’re out with their kids, it’s probably best to back off and be respectful.
Fans have been known to camp out at various locations in hopes of meeting their favorite Superstars, including arena entrances, hotels and even airports. Then there’s another group of people who go overboard – surprising and asking them to sign merchandise, which they turn around and sell.
Unfortunately, Zack Ryder had one of these unpleasant experiences this week. The 12-year WWE veteran called out a “fan” who wanted him to sign 5 action figures.
After signing 3 action figures, Ryder politely refused to sign any more. The guy did not take ‘no’ for an answer and repeatedly asked the Long Island Broski to sign more. Ryder reused, knowing they were headed straight to “Edward Bay” (auction website, eBay).
Ryder says he’s all about the fans and will gladly sign merchandise they will cherish for years to come. However, when people blatantly abuse the etiquette of meeting celebrities, “these people ruin it for the real fans.”
Zack Ryder and longtime tag team partner Curt Hawkins host the Major Wrestling Figure podcast, which focuses on the world of pro wrestling action figures.
I just politely declined some “fans” who asked me to sign 5 identical Ryder figures. I had already signed 3 for them plus another different 1. They came up again. I politely declined again. They came up AGAIN…so I snapped these pictures. These people ruin it for the real fans.
— Matt Cardona (@ZackRyder) August 6, 2019
I love meeting fans and signing items for fans that they will cherish for years to come…I WAS ONE OF THOSE FANS. But to sign multiple items for Edward Bay is something I just won’t do.
— Matt Cardona (@ZackRyder) August 6, 2019
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There are no written rules about how to act when you see pro wrestlers (or celebrities) in public. If a wrestler is eating or if they’re out with their kids, it’s probably best to back off and be respectful.
Fans have been known to camp out at various locations in hopes of meeting their favorite Superstars, including arena entrances, hotels and even airports. Then there’s another group of people who go overboard – surprising and asking them to sign merchandise, which they turn around and sell.
Unfortunately, Zack Ryder had one of these unpleasant experiences this week. The 12-year WWE veteran called out a “fan” who wanted him to sign 5 action figures.
After signing 3 action figures, Ryder politely refused to sign any more. The guy did not take ‘no’ for an answer and repeatedly asked the Long Island Broski to sign more. Ryder reused, knowing they were headed straight to “Edward Bay” (auction website, eBay).
Ryder says he’s all about the fans and will gladly sign merchandise they will cherish for years to come. However, when people blatantly abuse the etiquette of meeting celebrities, “these people ruin it for the real fans.”
Zack Ryder and longtime tag team partner Curt Hawkins host the Major Wrestling Figure podcast, which focuses on the world of pro wrestling action figures.
I just politely declined some “fans” who asked me to sign 5 identical Ryder figures. I had already signed 3 for them plus another different 1. They came up again. I politely declined again. They came up AGAIN…so I snapped these pictures. These people ruin it for the real fans.
— Matt Cardona (@ZackRyder) August 6, 2019
I love meeting fans and signing items for fans that they will cherish for years to come…I WAS ONE OF THOSE FANS. But to sign multiple items for Edward Bay is something I just won’t do.
— Matt Cardona (@ZackRyder) August 6, 2019
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EBRvaQGXYAAUeFi?format=jpghttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/EBRvaQHW4AIn50A?format=jpghttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/EBRvaQfX4AAnE0I?format=jpghttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/EBRvaQeWkAIOE0k?format=jpg