A few weeks ago, WWE superstar Rhea Ripley flagged the issue of autograph hunting at the airport. This harassment has plagued celebrities for long and Ripley had enough of it. She took to social media to send a stern warning while urging the fans to refrain from such behavior. Ripley isn’t the only wrestler to face such an issue.
Recently, a top AEW star warned fans of their actions while narrating her ordeal.
30-year-old female AEW star vows to never sign anything for free again
Saraya, who wrestled as Paige in WWE, took to social media Thursday to reveal a recent horror. The AEW star said a fan approached her for an autograph. After she signed, the fan asked for a photograph. While the 30-year-old British wrestler got ready, the person dug up her past and discussed it with a cab driver.
For the unversed, Saraya was left traumatized, after videos of her intimate moments were leaked online a few years ago. The fan did not realize that the wrestler’s make-up person was listening in, while he regaled the driver with the juicy gossip.
Narrating the incident, Saraya wrote, “Do not disrespect me or any wrestler ever. I will not sign s*it for you for free ever again. EVER. Don’t even ask. I’m done with the scummy auto sellers.”
If you come to my hotel and wait outside of it for me to sign shit. I sign stuff even though I know you sell it. Im nice to you and then say I’ll be back down after glam to take pics, for me to walk inside and for you to then make fun of my tapes to the Uber driver that asked…
— SARAYA (@Saraya) May 10, 2023
The post received positive responses from fans who empathized with the two-time WWE Divas Champion.
The mentioning of the tapes is seriously out of line. Stay positive.
— ZENKHI (@ZENKHIII) May 10, 2023
Not good at all . Honestly something has to change like this second. I wouldn’t do this to anyone famous and don’t disrespect what being a fan really is .
— Johnny hex (@DARTH_REAPER66) May 10, 2023
So sorry Paige I love you ❤️
— Andrew Smithgall 🇺🇸 (@Andrew78663108) May 10, 2023
Lowest if the low. I’m sorry that happened to you!
— Diamond Sheik (@thediamondsheik) May 11, 2023
ugh, I am so sorry. Ya'll should have zero tolerance for obvious auto sellers.
— Philip John Basile (@PhilipJBasile) May 10, 2023
Meanwhile, after Ripley’s post, another former WWE star took to social media to ask fans to be mindful of the wrestler’s personal space.
Sasha Banks asks fans not to follow her around after Rhea Ripley airport incident
Sasha Banks left the WWE in March 2022 while still being the company’s Women’s Tag Team Champion, alongside Naomi. After months of speculation, the 31-year-old joined Japanese promotion NJPW in January. Following Ripley’s episode, she asked her fans in Japan to not invade her personal space.
“Hi [Japanese] fans, I’m happy that you’re excited that I’m here but please don’t follow or wait for me at my place of stay. They’ll will be an appropriate time and place for a meet and greet. Please respect my privacy and space. Arigatougozaimashita🙏🏾,” the former IWGP Women’s Champion tweeted last month.
While pro-wrestlers enjoy massive fandom, there is also a section of faithful who cross the line, like in the case of Saraya and Ripley. In no shape or form should fans ridicule the personal life of an individual.
That said, let us know in the comments what you thought of the issue.
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