Mandy Rose Breaks Silence on WWE Departure and Potential Return
In a revealing interview on Busted Open Radio, former NXT Women’s Champion Mandy Rose shared candid thoughts about her WWE status and the aftermath of her December 2022 release. Rose, who held both the NXT Women’s and NXT UK Women’s Championships simultaneously, addressed the elephant in the room regarding her current relationship with WWE.
The Controversial Exit and Its Aftermath
Rose’s departure came just 24 hours after dropping the NXT Women’s Championship to Roxanne Perez in an unexpectedly expedited title change. The decision, as reported by Dave Meltzer, was hastened due to concerns over Rose’s FanTime content, which WWE deemed inappropriate for their brand standards.
“I don’t know if they would accept me back. I’ve never had a conversation. Are they really offended with what happened? I don’t know. Maybe they just don’t want to be associated with me anymore,” Rose revealed during the interview.
The Silent Treatment
Perhaps most telling is Rose’s revelation about WWE’s apparent efforts to minimize her historical impact. While the company continues to celebrate other champions and milestone moments, Rose’s significant reign as a double champion has largely been overlooked in recent programming.
“I feel like I am a little erased from their rolodex of superstars. I could be wrong,” Rose admitted, though she noted a recent NXT promo package did include her briefly.
Life After WWE
Despite the uncertainty surrounding her wrestling future, Rose has found substantial success in other ventures. She’s publicly confirmed earning ten times her previous WWE salary through her independent content creation. Additionally, fans can meet Rose at the upcoming WrestleCon during WrestleMania weekend.
Looking Ahead
While Rose hasn’t officially retired from in-ring competition, she’s pragmatic about her future. “I’ve never hung up the boots and said I’m done. I’m still young. If it made sense, I would definitely consider it,” she stated, leaving the door open for a potential return to professional wrestling.
The wrestling world continues to evolve in its approach to performers’ outside ventures. Could Rose’s situation prompt changes in how wrestling companies handle their talent’s external content creation? As WrestleMania season approaches, fans will be watching closely to see if any bridges can be rebuilt between the former champion and WWE.
What are your thoughts on Mandy Rose’s situation? Should WWE reconsider their stance, or has the independent success of their former champion changed the game entirely? Share your views in the comments below.
