Kemo
03-22-2023, 05:55 AM
Rhea Ripley has spoken out against fans who take things too far after an incident at an airport.
The topic of fans waiting at airports for wrestlers has been a hot-button issue in recent weeks after Rey Mysterio was confronted by 'fans' wanting his autograph.
Mysterio, one of wrestling's most beloved stars, refused to sign multiple autographs on merchandise, believing these 'fans' were just looking to sell the items for profit.
As one of the most featured stars in WWE (and perhaps the next SmackDown Women's Champion) Rhea Ripley is no stranger to dealing with fans.
On Twitter this week, Ripley declared that from now on, she will be selling photos of herself with fans, items that can't be sold online.
Ripley said that the fans who followed her out of the airport need to learn that "no means no."
The Australian Superstar said that anyone who has an issue with her policy should try proverbially walking in her shoes for a day.
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These incidents with Ripley and Mysterio are unfortunately not uncommon, with wrestlers often being confronted while traveling to events.
Following the Mysterio video going viral, it was reported that WWE Superstars are drawing a line with fans who bump into them.
While no official rule has been given to talent, some Superstars are telling fans that they have been advised to not sign toys or trading cards (which could be sold on.)
It is also reported that fans asking for a selfie are fine and that usually, a Superstar is okay with signing an 8x10 (but may request that it be personalized for the fan.)
The consensus backstage is that Rey Mysterio was completely in the right to refuse to be part of this money-making scheme.
The topic of fans waiting at airports for wrestlers has been a hot-button issue in recent weeks after Rey Mysterio was confronted by 'fans' wanting his autograph.
Mysterio, one of wrestling's most beloved stars, refused to sign multiple autographs on merchandise, believing these 'fans' were just looking to sell the items for profit.
As one of the most featured stars in WWE (and perhaps the next SmackDown Women's Champion) Rhea Ripley is no stranger to dealing with fans.
On Twitter this week, Ripley declared that from now on, she will be selling photos of herself with fans, items that can't be sold online.
Ripley said that the fans who followed her out of the airport need to learn that "no means no."
The Australian Superstar said that anyone who has an issue with her policy should try proverbially walking in her shoes for a day.
1637861253505769508
These incidents with Ripley and Mysterio are unfortunately not uncommon, with wrestlers often being confronted while traveling to events.
Following the Mysterio video going viral, it was reported that WWE Superstars are drawing a line with fans who bump into them.
While no official rule has been given to talent, some Superstars are telling fans that they have been advised to not sign toys or trading cards (which could be sold on.)
It is also reported that fans asking for a selfie are fine and that usually, a Superstar is okay with signing an 8x10 (but may request that it be personalized for the fan.)
The consensus backstage is that Rey Mysterio was completely in the right to refuse to be part of this money-making scheme.