

Rhea Ripley is currently one of the most over superstars on the WWE roster. Ever since Ripley turned heel last year, and joined The Judgement Day, her career has been on the rise. Her pair-up with Dominik Mysterio has also been one of the most entertaining segments on the shows.
Ripley’s popularity led her to win the 2023 Women’s Royal Rumble and challenge Charlotte Flair for the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 39. Ripley is set on avenging her title loss to Flair at ‘Mania a few years ago.
Recently, a video going viral on social media showed Ripley in a visibly uncomfortable position, The video portrayed Ripley signing autographs while being in a position of discomfort. The caption on the video also read, how Ripley would ask for permission before taking her leave.
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Ripley is one of the most popular stars on the roster, and her popularity often brings in crowds of people toward her. It is not the first time, fans have swarmed WWE superstars during their airport visits or public appearances. However, this time Ripley did not seem comfortable with the fans surrounding her.
Most of the fans in the video seemed past their 30s, and this caught the attention of Twitter users. Fans on Twitter were agitated at such grown men performing such acts, and stalking superstars. As the video of Ripley started doing rounds on the internet, fans shared their opinion of it.
Fans react to Rhea Ripley’s uncomfortable moment at the airport
Catching a public figure off guard in an airport surely is an uncomfortable moment. Some people have often been known for invading a superstar’s privacy, from sometimes even breaking inside their homes to interrupting their airport visits.
Similarly, this time around, a group of Ripley’s fans would surround her, and demand her autograph. However, as she finished with the signings, she would politely ask their permission before leaving. It displayed the state of discomfort she was going through.
As the video went viral, fans started reacting to it.
Lets end this airport stalking thing with all athletes/celebrities. pic.twitter.com/fmgyWaolH8
— Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo) March 25, 2023
Those aren't even fans. These old men just want a quick buck. Young kids etc are real fans .If I was a wrestler I wouldn't sign it for any of them
— job eagle (@jobeagle5) March 25, 2023
She looks miserable. These people are the worst
— Silbeez (@Silbeez) March 25, 2023
Oh man I feel so bad for her she looks Jet lagged and so tired. People need to give her a break. She had every right to get frustrated. I understand people want to see her and stuff. But there's a respect factor and a human element to stuff. She's not a robot. @RheaRipley_WWE
— Davty (@RealDavty) March 25, 2023
There is a time and place to have this stuff done. Hanging out at airports, among other places, is not it.
— Dustin (@TwiztedPhoenix) March 26, 2023
We’re well past the point where WWE needs to start staffing bodyguards for their talent at airports. It’s irresponsible not to.
— Drace Domino (@Drace_Domino) March 25, 2023
She's so nice I feel so bad yo. Leave wrestlers alone!
— Tahji (@RealChrisTahji) March 25, 2023
Rea ripley is still a great person for taking the time to sign autographs. But these dudes look more like basement dwellers than the little kids excited to see their hero
— kryptokhexpulse (@KillerK1985) March 25, 2023
I feel sorry for Rhea here she looks so upset and tired people have no shame.
— Zac (@JardarReistr) March 25, 2023
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It’s wild to see the amount of replies here from dudes justifying harassing and stalking people in public because they saw them on TV
— MimeChoir (@ChoirMime) March 25, 2023
Rhea Ripley is currently scheduled to face Charlotte Flair at ‘Mania 39 and is set to avenge her title loss from WrestleMania 36.
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