WWE star rips 'f—ing weird' autograph-seeker after bizarre interaction while trying to catch connecting flight

Paige Warns Fans Against Airport Autograph Hunts

By Staff Writer – Maine News Now

In a candid social‑media post last week, former WWE superstar Paige cautioned her fanbase against attempting to meet her in airports, citing a recent unsettling encounter. The wrestler, whose real name is Saraya Bevis, revealed that a fan had waited at a connecting flight gate with an entourage of thirty photographs, attempting to secure her autograph before the flight even touched down.

Paige wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, that “airport scalpers are morphing.” She went on to explain that the fan had booked a flight specifically to catch her as she was disembarking, and then lingered outside the gate, demanding signatures for a large stack of images the man allegedly planned to sell. “I’m easy going with this stuff, but pulling up to my gate is f—ing weird behavior. Don’t do that,” she said.

The wrestler later elaborated on the incident in an interview with TMZ. Paige emphasized that while most autograph requests are harmless and “pretty chill,” this particular encounter crossed a line. “This guy bought a ticket to go through to meet me at my connecting gate… he knew my flight, the airport, the time I was landing, which is so f—ing weird,” she said.

Paige suggested that the situation might involve individuals “working for the airline or the airport” who were possibly sharing her schedule with the fan. She reminded followers that official WWE meet‑and‑greet events are held at arenas and explicitly warned against turning up at hotels or airports. “Wrestlers hate that,” she added.

The post sparked a brief discussion among WWE’s fan community. Some praised Paige for setting a boundary, while others questioned whether such measures were necessary given the widespread nature of celebrity meet‑and‑greets. No airline or airport officials were contacted for comment at the time of publication.

Beyond the autograph episode, Paige is navigating a complex storyline with fellow WWE star Nikki Bella. At SummerSlam, Bella betrayed Paige after they dropped the tag‑team titles with her sister Brie. Bella and Brie had recently lost their championships to the team of Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid, a move that has fueled speculation about potential alliance shifts in the ring.

Paige’s recent remarks also highlight a broader trend in wrestling culture, where performers increasingly seek to protect personal privacy and safety while engaging with their audiences. The WWE has issued guidance to its talent on how to handle public interactions, emphasizing respect and safety for both performers and fans.

As the industry continues to adapt to the changing dynamics of celebrity fandom, Paige’s public statement underscores the delicate balance between accessibility and personal boundaries that wrestlers must navigate. Her candid approach may serve as a model for other performers facing similar situations.