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He then waited for her with around 30 photographs. She added, “So he’s waiting outside for me, and he has like 30 pictures, and I’m like, ‘Bro, this is really strange. Because the fan knew her flight details, connection and arrival time, however, she felt the situation was different.
The former wrestling champion said a collector went too far by tracking her flight and waiting for her at a connecting gate in Chicago with dozens of photographs to sign. Paige said she is usually relaxed when fans approach her for autographs. The collector purchased a ticket to get through the airport and reach her connecting gate, according to the former WWE star. It’s too far”, she told TMZ. The former WWE champion said the fan approached her while carrying a large number of photographs. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines “Come to the arena, come to a meet and greet, but don’t turn up at my hotel, don’t turn up at my connecting gate, and even so, dont turn up at the airport, because a lot of wrestlers hate that”, Paige said. The former WWE star said she is still willing to sign autographs.
WWE Superstar Paige has spoken out after a recent airport interaction left her feeling uncomfortable. She urged fans to meet wrestlers at official meet-and-greet events instead of approaching them at airports, hotels or other private places. Paige explained the incident while speaking to TMZ Sports outside LAX this week. The fan apparently knew exactly when Paige would arrive and where she would be connecting. “I’m usually pretty chill about it, honestly. I’m like, whatever. This guy bought a ticket to go through to meet me at my connecting gate, so he knew my flight, he knew where I was connecting through, and he knew what time I was landing, which is so f****** weird. And he was like, ‘I know, it’s weird.’” Paige also raised concerns about how the collector obtained her travel information. She speculated that someone working for the airline may have provided details about her flight. The incident was not about Paige refusing to interact with fans. She made it clear that she appreciates the support she receives from wrestling fans. Her main concern was the location and manner in which the fan approached her. Paige pointed out that WWE stars regularly take part in official meet-and-greet events. Fans are also informed about appearances at arenas and other public events. Paige’s comments highlight a concern shared by many celebrities and professional wrestlers. approaching performers in private or sensitive situations can make them uncomfortable While fans may want autographs or photographs. However, she wants fans to respect personal boundaries and use appropriate opportunities to meet her. For Paige, the message is simple. Fans are welcome to meet her, but airports and connecting gates are not the right places to do so. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.