Being a public figure is not an easy job. The WWE superstars always have to keep in mind how to take care of their fans and give them what they want. From signing autographs to taking photographs with their fans, the pro wrestling stars always try to keep their supporters happy.
However, certain incidents force superstars to draw a line to prevent fans from violating their personal space. That being said, Rhea Ripley recently became a victim of harassment in a public place. This incident has led her to issue strongly worded messages to the fans.
Rhea Ripley is upset with fans’ behavior
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Recently, while traveling, the former Raw Women’s Champion had to endure an incident that involved fans behaving inappropriately towards her. This has made her really upset and thus she shared a stern warning to fans who try to harass the superstars.
In her latest tweet, she wrote that an incident at the airport profoundly hurt her. She stated people need to stay within their limits and try not to cross the line. ‘The Nightmare’ asked the fans to not follow her outside the airport. Also, Ripley mentioned she will no longer be signing any photographs that don’t have her picture.
People need to respect that no means no!
At airports do not follow me outside. Today has put me off completely! I will not sign ANYTHING that isn’t a personal photo of us anymore.
Hate me, I don’t care.
Disagree with me, try putting yourselves in our shoes for one bloody day.— RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) March 20, 2023
In addition, she confessed that if the fans hate her for showing her strict side, then it does not bother her. If this attitude of hers is not acceptable to the fans, then they should try to see the situation from her perspective. Maybe then the fans would understand how hard it becomes for the superstars to keep their calm when the fans misbehave with them.
Other WWE superstars receiving disrespect from the fans
Ripley was not the only superstar who had to go through such inappropriate behavior, courtesy of the fans. Recently WWE stars Rey Mysterio and Liv Morgan had to witness a similar fate. A group of fans approached both superstars to them to sign their WWE merchandise.
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Though Morgan was clearly upset and irritated by the fans’ behavior, she put on a fake smile and signed autographs. And talking about Mysterio, he said no to giving more than one autograph as fans had approached him with the request to sign a stack of WWE merchandise.
WWE stars are humans as well and they don’t want their personal space invaded. They already do so much for the fans and they deserve all the respect in the world.
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