There they are. Standing RIGHT there! That famous celebrity youâve adored since childhood.
Pen? Check. Item to be signed? Check. Itâs go time.
Few moments in the collectibles universe are as thrilling as meeting that celeb and landing an autograph on that beloved item. The hard evidence of a lifelong dream now sealed in time. And hopefully a vinyl UV-blocking protector, as well.
When it comes to getting autographs, however, proper etiquette is always a must. Some rude fans of the WWE are finding that out the hard way.
The WWE, led by superstar Rhea Ripley, has recently taken off from the top rope when it comes to throwing pushy autograph hounds into the doghouse. Namely the ones that accost its wrestlers in airports.
People need to respect that no means no!
At airports do not follow me outside. Today has put me off completely! I will not sign ANYTHING that isnât a personal photo of us anymore.
Hate me, I donât care.
Disagree with me, try putting yourselves in our shoes for one bloody day.â RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) March 20, 2023
Among the items commonly thrown into wrestlersâ faces by autograph seekers are Pop! WWE figures, which are quite plentiful in the Funko universe â especially autographed versions.
Check out Cactus Jack signed by Mick Foley, for example, with an estimated PPG value of $115.
You canât say Rhea is anti-Pop! Turns out, she used to be a collector of Dragon Ball and Vegeta Pop!s! And last month, she finally had the chance to collect her very own Pop! So she can understand the fervor.
Stomp of approval! Watch as Rhea Ripley unboxes her very own Pop! Catch her reactions & complete your WWE collection with Pop! Rhea Ripley. https://t.co/bVPrXthHoT #Funko #FunkoFair #FunkoPop @RheaRipley_WWE pic.twitter.com/0BnTVirAkD
â Funko (@OriginalFunko) February 2, 2023
But now, the WWE star will limit what she signs and we must respect her wishes, and quite frankly, the privacy of others.
All we ask is that you use the proper decorum. Donât spoil it for the rest of us. Donât make us have to create a âno celebrity was harassed in securing this autographâ disclaimer.
Besides, why on Godâs blue earth would you instigate someone who could submit you with a vicious Boston Crab before you could even finish muttering the name âJimmy Superfly Snuka?â
Weâd love to hear some of your celebrity autograph encounters. Let us know in the comments below!
I think a part of the problem is that âfansâ are hunting celebrities down with multiple items to sign. Wasnât there a story a while back about a âfanâ waiting for Rey Mysterio with about a dozen or so Funko boxes to sign. One I donât see the problem. But more than that, come on now.
AAABSOLUTELY agree here! 1 item, 1 person. I grew up collecting autographs from my favorite baseball players, but even as a kid I knew it was wrong to ask for more than 1 item to be signed. if you’re going to be “That Guy” with a binder full of pictures of random athletes or celebs for them to sign. Then go to autograph signings where you pay for that sort of thing. if you’re making it into a business, and making money off it. Than you should pay for the autograph.
Those are not fans those are the flippers a fan wouldnât tape 12 flat boxes chase the man down, in the video is clearly shown when mysterio calls the guy out if youâre a real fan will sign only one or a picture he kept pushing all those funkos
I always felt I missed out because I can not be in crowded places, however, seeing that above makes me cringe just looking at it. These people are taking time out to do something nice for you and you are lucky enough to be there, have a little, no a lot of respect for these people and appreciate what they do!