WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins is tired of ‘fans’ scalping for autographs to sell online but believes they shouldn’t ruin the reputation of genuine fans.
The topic of ‘fans’ hunting for autographs to sell online has been a hot topic this year, especially after a video of Rey Mysterio refusing to sign went viral.
On a recent edition of the “Sports Illustrated Media” podcast, Rollins recalled when he was at Disneyland with his daughter and being approached. He added,
“We get a lot of pseudo-collectors at the airports that are a little funky and a little aggressive sometimes. Again, because we have our daughter people tend to stay away a little bit more but yeah, they’re a bit aggressive.
“Sometimes they’ll use their kids, they’ll send their kids up with a figure to sign it. And you’ll be like, ‘Oh, what’s your name? Let me sign it to you.’ They’re like, you can see them like, ‘Oh, no, oh no.’ So that’s not nice. That’s not a nice thing but I do find that that’s not the rule, it’s more the exception. So there’s still faith in humanity to be had man, don’t lose all hope just yet.”
Following the Rey Mysterio situation, it was reported that some WWE Superstars were making rules as to what they would sign for fans who approach them.
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WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins recently expressed his frustration with fans who scalp autographs to sell online. Rollins believes that these individuals should not tarnish the reputation of genuine fans who simply want a memento of their favorite wrestlers.
The issue of fans hunting for autographs to sell online has been a hot topic in the wrestling community, especially after a video of Rey Mysterio refusing to sign went viral. Rollins shared his own experience on the “Sports Illustrated Media” podcast, where he recalled being approached by aggressive collectors at Disneyland while he was with his daughter.
Rollins mentioned that some collectors would even use their children to approach wrestlers with figures to sign. However, when asked for the child’s name, they would hesitate or refuse to provide it. Rollins acknowledged that this behavior is not nice and goes against the spirit of genuine fandom.
Despite these negative experiences, Rollins emphasized that these aggressive collectors are the exception rather than the rule. He still believes that there is faith in humanity and urged fans not to lose hope.
Following the Rey Mysterio incident, it was reported that some WWE Superstars were implementing rules regarding what they would sign for fans. This highlights the frustration felt by wrestlers who want to connect with genuine fans but are hindered by those looking to profit from their autographs.
In conclusion, Seth Rollins’ comments shed light on the issue of autograph scalping in the wrestling community. While there are collectors who engage in aggressive behavior, it is important to remember that they do not represent all fans. Wrestlers like Rollins continue to have faith in humanity and hope that genuine fans will prevail.