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Rhea Ripley and other WWE stars having issues with fans at airports

Aaron Rift

In February of 2023, a video went viral of an unmasked Rey Mysterio turning down autographs requests from a group of people at an airport that were seemingly trying to make money off his name. Since then, Rhea Ripley tweeted the following about an incident that she went through…

“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.”

According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com, management in WWE are said to be aware of the situation and are monitoring things. There have apparently been other incidents with female stars being followed after they got into their cars. Johnson also noted the following…

“We are told by a few talents that if it’s one fan looking for a selfie or a signed 8×10, they normally don’t mind, but over the last year since the company has returned to touring post-pandemic, WWE talents are more likely to be besieged by large groups of fans waiting at baggage claim areas or hotel lobbies, all trying to get multiple items signed – and that the Rey situation just proves a line has to be drawn in the sand before there’s a more potentially dangerous incident.”