More news on Mandy Rose’s WWE release
As noted, Mandy Rose was released by WWE today, just hours after dropping the NXT Women’s Title to Roxanne Perez in the NXT main event, ending her 413-day reign. It was noted that WWE released Rose due to the content she was posting to social membership platform FanTime, as officials felt like they were in a tough position based on the content she was posting, with the feeling that the content was outside of the parameters of her WWE contract. Last night’s title change was a last minute decision based on the fact that Rose was being released today, and not the original plan.
In an update, there is no truth to the rumors that Rose requested her release as she was reportedly caught off-guard by the termination. While the original plan for last night’s NXT was not for Perez to win the NXT Women’s Title in the main event, Rose was set to drop the title to Perez but at a later date, likely at New Year’s Evil on January 10.
It was later noted by Fightful Select that WWE officials felt like the content was not appropriate for one or more of their partner relationships, and that Rose didn’t seem interested in stopping the uploads.
Furthermore, Bryan Alvarez has also confirmed that Rose was released due to the nature of her FanTime photos. WWE officials knew of the photos before now, but apparently Rose’s photos have been getting more risqué, and this didn’t sit well with WWE.
While Rose was caught off-guard by the release, she had reportedly indicated to others in recent months that she realized the content and nature of her website could get her in trouble with WWE officials. The FanTime/OnlyFans model is lucrative for celebrities as one un-named former WWE talent recently beat her best financial WWE year in 2022 thanks to her own exclusive content page.
Rose’s FanTime website, located at mandyrosesacs.com, currently has 10,300 likes. The cost to subscribe is $30 per month. Fans can also tip Rose at the site. Rose’s fiancé, former WWE talent Tino Sabbatelli, has appeared with her in some of the content.
The 32 year old Rose is done with WWE and will not be at tonight’s NXT TV tapings. There’s no word yet on if she remains on good terms with the company for a potential return down the road.
Rose first began working with WWE for the sixth season of Tough Enough in June 2015. She started with NXT after signing a five year contract following the Tough Enough finale. Rose made it to the main roster in November 2017, but returned to NXT in July 2021 to lead Toxic Attraction. The second NXT run was the most successful stretch for Rose in WWE.
Rose sent a message to her subscribers today, saying, “Hey guys, thank you for all the messages. I am overwhelmed with all the love and support from you guys. And don’t worry the page is still up! ;)”
Rose has not publicly commented on the release via social media as of this writing, but Toxic Attraction members Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne tweeted the following today:
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— Jacy Jayne (@jacyjaynewwe) December 14, 2022
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— Gigi Dolin (@gigidolin_wwe) December 14, 2022
Via Reece Kelley:
WWE has a long history of exploiting women’s bodies.
WWE once supported its talents posing for Playboy.
WWE, allegedly, asked female wrestlers to “dress sexy” as recently as Oct. 2021.
Mandy Rose wasn’t fired for sexy photos. She was fired because WWE couldn’t monetize them.
My question is doesn’t the WWE have anyone monitoring what the talent is doing? The WWE dropped the ball.
This is wild! Truly shocked at her release seeing how she’s been used this past year. What I don’t get is that she’s had some risque outfits on NXT as well yet they never stopped that or asked her to change? They couldn’t have stopped her posting to this FanTime (first I’m hearing of this site) like they did a while back with Twitch and OnlyFans? Just seems dumb to release someone with a big online following,
Well said Reece Kelley! That’s exactly why.
Sorry Reece Kelly but that is way off. It isn’t that they couldn’t monetize, it is the fact the company has partners to listen to and Mattel being their toys partner is a huge deal. Having someone willingly distributing porn is a major black eye for them.
Had Mandy only been dressing sexy it would be one thing, but she was literally showing off parts of her body without clothing that is a major no no. This isn’t the Playboy era when they were still a private business and everything so it wouldn’t impact them so much.
Mandy was also given a warning before and chose to ignore it, so let it be said that she knew not to continue and was still willing.
@Axel,
Your argument is valid…for about 30 seconds. In reality, investors really don’t care about Mandy’s videos, and many people investing in the WWE couldn’t name you a single talent currently under contract. Now, a wrestler gets caught up domestic violence, DUI’s, etc, then they might show concern. Given that there’s now nudity and F bombs on basic cable shows, what Mandy was doing would merit any concern from investors.
The notion that WWE is simply upset they weren’t making money off her videos and photos, that’s the most valid reason. After all, how many wrestlers opted to shut down their various social media channels because WWE wanted a piece of that action? Quite a few.
Who cares? She hadn’t had a decent character run since she teamed with Sonya Deville, anyway. She signed a contract and didn’t abide by the terms. End of story. OTOH she could always do the Zelina thing and force them for hire her back.