Two WWE stars, Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer and challenger Liv Morgan, faced frightening fan behavior this week. One incident happened live at WWE Raw. Another played out on social media. Both raise questions about fan safety for wrestlers.
What happened on Raw
On the March 30 episode of WWE Raw, Liv Morgan came out to deliver a heel promo and call out champion Stephanie Vaquer. The segment led to more heat when Roxanne Perez returned and helped her Judgment Day ally attack Vaquer.
Before the words and the brawl, something dangerous happened during Morgan’s entrance. A man reached over the guardrail and grabbed Morgan’s hand as she walked to the ring. She stopped briefly, shook him off, and he let go immediately. The moment was short, but it could have been much worse.
PSA: Dont Touch The Fuckin Talent — @LivsAnarchy
Fans grabbing or attacking wrestlers is not new. Past incidents include a fan tackling Seth Rollins in the entrance area and another attacking Bret Hart during a Hall of Fame ceremony. But a man touching or grabbing a woman on live TV is especially worrying given the real danger it can cause.
Stephanie Vaquer’s social media response
Stephanie Vaquer, the current WWE Women’s World Champion, also dealt with a troubling fan moment off-camera. A fan posted on X/Twitter claiming Vaquer would not take a photo or sign an autograph. That post was later deleted.
Vaquer replied on social media and said the fan had been following and recording her. She said she had been having a bad day—she had just celebrated her birthday—and that the fan’s behavior made her feel uncomfortable. Vaquer asked for understanding and said many people respected her request.
“I always stop and I’m very kind to my fans. Yesterday was my birthday and I was honestly having a really bad day. Even so, I politely asked for understanding, and many people respected that. But you followed me for a long time, saying hurtful things and making me feel uncomfortable. I told you no multiple times, and you kept following me and recording. And now you’re posting this on social media. It’s sad to see people like you call themselves fans.” — Stephanie Vaquer
After Vaquer’s reply and responses from other fans, the person who posted the criticism deleted their account.
Broader fan-safety problems in wrestling
These two recent episodes are part of a larger pattern. Wrestlers—especially women—face abusive comments online and unsafe encounters in person. Oba Femi faced an angry fan over a photo request. Rhea Ripley publicly pushed back at body-shaming online. In 2025 a man was arrested for stalking Liv Morgan; he had flown from Canada to Florida and tried to get into her home. He now faces criminal charges.
“Too manly. Too bulky. Too muscly… You know nothing about me and what’s going on in my life or my mental.” — Rhea Ripley
Wrestlers are public figures, but they are also private people who deserve safety and respect. Reaching over barriers, following performers, recording without consent, or demanding constant access crosses a line. Fans should enjoy the show, but they must not threaten or harass talent. Promoters and venues also bear responsibility to keep performers safe at events.
UFCcoverage will continue to follow this story and report any updates about fan safety and the wrestlers involved.
