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Fans of WWE stars have no bounds for their adoration. However, they should learn to respect the other person’s space, as well. It’s not an uncommon practice for fans to surround any famous wrestler, and prevent them from carrying on with their business. Recently, rising superstar Rhea Ripley became a victim of this unhealthy practice.

In a recent tweet, Ripley said that she won’t stop to sign for fans anymore. Furthermore, ‘Mami’ clarified that there’s one regular disruptor among crowds, who seeks to profit off their autographs making life hard for WWE superstars.

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Rhea Ripley is fed up with harsh crowds, trying to profit off of WWE stars

The 26-year-old revealed that there are a lot of people standing at the airports, who are impersonating WWE fans. Moreover, they attempt to profit off of the autographs through a devious plan. Rhea Ripley explained how she was already late to a meeting, and one specific ‘fan’ demanded too much of her time.

‘Mami’ told U.S.A insider in a recent interview, “So I had a fan follow me outside the airport today because I said no to them because I didn’t have the time and it was all of the same stuff they wanted signed.”

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She added, “It was one fan specifically, he’s notorious, he’s always at the airport getting our signatures and selling them on eBay — we know his face, we know who he is. He was the main instigator.”

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Therefore, the WWE superstar successfully identified this person as the primary culprit, who always seeks to disrupt WWE stars.

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Rhea Ripley is about to face Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 39. However, she can’t get a break from fans after her recent tweet. The  Judgement Day member also clarified that she’d happily give time for genuine fans. But, won’t indulge imposters who treat her like a product, especially after a long flight.

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Ripley said “Especially at an airport, in many cases, we’re sleep deprived, we’re in a rush, we haven’t eaten, and then there’s people jumping down our throats expecting something from you. It’s just a lot.” and concluded “I don’t think people understand how threatening that is,” to explain her latest tweet.

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Therefore, the 26-year-old still stands by her statement and refuses to comply with a mob of fans who feel entitled to autographs. Do you think Ripley took the right call? Let us know in the comments below.

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