The storyline left fans rooting for Otis while Dolph Ziggler turned into a massive heel on the blue brand.
WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler has revealed his heartbreaking regret about his popular storyline with Mandy Rose and Otis.
In early 2020, Otis kicked off a romantic angle with Mandy Rose, with Ziggler doing everything he could to make sure the duo wouldn’t be together. The WWE Universe was heavily invested in the story and Otis instantly became a massive babyface.
The angle culminated at WrestleMania 36 at the Performance Center where Rose helped Otis defeat Dolph Ziggler. In a heartfelt moment, Rose kissed Otis following his big win. While talking with Sam Roberts, Ziggler heaped massive praise on the angle:
“I hate, I fuc*ing hate that I had one singles match in 18 years and it was on a soundproof stage with no fans. And here’s why I hate it. I don’t hate it because I got one ever and there was nobody there. That’s hilarious, that’s a great rib. I am heartbroken that this beautiful story of this kick-as* lady and this bada** guy that you’re rooting for, and this a** 80s bad guy with his collar popped. It’s my whole life, I’m finally on TV.” [1:05-1:50]
Ziggler then revealed his heartbreaking regret about the love triangle storyline:
“I finally get it and we invest so much time and we have like, not the matches, not the stuff that you guys see is important. The behind-the-scenes things were… Sonya and I had this weird chemistry right off the bad where we seem like these Bond villains. This is the most beautiful story I’ve ever been a part of in his company. I’m so proud of it and I go all I wanted, not to wrestle in front of you guys. That would have been awesome. That moment where I get punched in the balls and Otis picks up Mandy and they kiss, and I’m heartbroken that this is not in front of 80,000 people and it broke my heart because it was the payoff to a long story.” [2:01-2:48]
Dolph Ziggler didn’t lose hope of getting Mandy back after the loss
After the WrestleMania 36 loss, Dolph Ziggler kept pursuing Mandy Rose with occasional flirty messages directed to her on social media. Mandy’s romantic angle with Otis continued for a while before she was traded to WWE RAW later that year.
Mandy Rose isn’t with WWE anymore. Her final run with the company saw her grab the NXT Women’s Champion for a long time which impressed fans on NXT. It remains to be seen if she ever makes a return to WWE in the distant future.
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Liv Morgan sends a one-word message after WWE confirms her title match against Becky Lynch
Liv Morgan will challenge Becky Lynch at the King and Queen of the Ring PLE
Liv Morgan is set to challenge Becky Lynch for the WWE Women’s World Championship. On Instagram, Morgan sent a one-word message, reacting to the confirmation of the match.
Post-WrestleMania XL, Morgan reignited her feud with Rhea Ripley, attacking her backstage. During the brawl, The Eradicator suffered a shoulder injury, forcing her to relinquish the Women’s World Championship. Lynch won the vacant title after winning a Women’s Battle Royal.
Morgan is set to be Lynch’s first title challenger. Ahead of their match at the King and Queen of the Ring Premium Live Event, the former SmackDown Women’s Champion sent a one-word message, via her Instagram story.
“LMRT,” wrote Morgan. [stands for Liv Morgan Revenge Tour]
Check out a screengrab of Morgan’s Instagram story:
Jonathan Coachman believes WWE is taking a huge gamble with Becky Lynch
Jonathan Coachman claimed that WWE is taking a huge gamble by putting the Women’s World Championship on Becky Lynch.
Speaking on the Behind The Turnbuckle podcast, Coachman discussed Lynch winning the vacant Women’s World Championship. He also speculated on her current contract, wondering if she has re-signed with the company. Coachman said:
“Did Becky sign the new deal? Because if she didn’t and it’s up in about a month from what she said on the Ariel Helwani show, are they rolling the dice? Because the last thing you don’t want is your champion to have the strap when they walk out the door. We’ve seen that years ago with Bret Hart. It’s not a good look. So, it tells me, Tommy [Carlucci], she does have a new deal done.”
At WrestleMania XL, Lynch failed to win the Women’s World Championship. However, following an unfortunate injury to Rhea Ripley, The Man won the vacant championship.
Meanwhile, Liv Morgan returned to WWE during the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble Match. In recent months, she has come close to winning the Rumble and the Women’s Elimination Chamber Match.
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