Mandy Rose Was Released From WWE, And Responded After Rumors Swirled Around Her NSFW Content (2024)

The WWE has received much praise as of late for bringing back some major stars in 2022, and for seemingly making other right moves in the aftermath of Vince McMahon stepping down. It was inevitable that the organization would catch flak before too much time passed, and on the heels of McMahon reportedly wanting to return, a major up-and-coming superstar was just handed her walking papers. Former NXT champion Mandy Rose was released by the WWE, and after rumors began swirling and pointing to her NSFW content online being the cause, she shared a brief response.

Just one day after Mandy Rose dropped her NXT title to Roxanne Perez on TV, news spread via Fightful Select that the WWE abruptly released her from her contract. The report alleged that WWE execs felt they had to release Rose due to the NSFW content featured on her FanTime subscription profile. Recently, video footage from the site was leaked to Twitter and other sites, showing Rose topless and swimming around in a pool.

The WWE allegedly felt the video, as well as other content on the page, was outside the moral parameters of her contract, and was thus deemed inappropriate and a fireable offense given their partner relationships. It’s reported that reps at the WWE didn’t believe Mandy Rose was interested in stopping the posts, so she was instead released. At the time, it’s unknown exactly how that decision played out, as far as how mutual or one-sided it was.

Mandy Rose spoke out in the hours following her release, but not on her Twitter or Instagram. Instead, the NXT champion posted the following to her FanTime page, and reassured subscribers that she wasn’t planning on stepping away amidst the WWE fracas.

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! ;)

Bryan Alvarez had more rumors to share on the situation during Wrestling Observer Live, reporting the rumor that Mandy Rose was making much more money from her fan subscription page than she was in the WWE. While no exact dollar amount was given, Alvarez stated that Rose was making the type of money a talent would make if they were a part of the WWE’s main roster.

Rose was part of the main roster from 2017 to mid-2021 but was sent back to NXT where she’d had a solid measure of success. Rose held the NXT women’s championship for 413 days, making her the third woman in the brand’s history to hold the title for longer than a year.

WWE fans online are somewhat confused by Mandy Rose’s release, especially given the brand’s history with salaciousness. Past WWE superstars have posed for adult publications, and the Attitude Era was full of moments and storylines that were highly sexualized. At the same time, the WWE has made efforts to move away from that in the past decade+, which may be why Rose couldn’t cement her spot within NXT.

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Current speculation online positis that while the WWE may not have wanted to associate with Mandy Rose given her NSFW content, competing entity AEW might. After all, AEW welcomed released superstar Toni Storm with open arms well after she joined OnlyFans. Embracing Rose, and this new avenue of income many celebrities are embracing in the modern era, may allow AEW to scoop up a talented veteran from WWE whose best years are likely still ahead of her. Whether it will take that opportunity,or if Rose is even interested in returning to wrestling, remains to be seen.

Mandy Rose won’t be at any upcoming WWE events for the foreseeable future, but fans can check out her past work on Peacock. Now is a good time to be a subscriber anyway, as there’s no shortage of fun past Christmas episodes of Monday Night Raw and SmackDown to watch.

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Why is Mandy Rose not wrestling anymore? ›

Before her release in 2022, Mandy Rose was a standout star in NXT. On December 13, 2022, she lost her Championship to Roxanne Perez, bringing her impressive 413-day reign to an end. The very next day, WWE terminated her contract due to her FanTime content.

Where did Mandy Rose go? ›

Mandy Rose, since her departure from WWE in December 2022, is making a significant return to pro wrestling at Black Label Pro: Crowning Glory in Chicago on September 4. Involved in new ventures, she's excited yet apprehensive about her comeback.

Who is Mandy Rose's husband? ›

Tino Sabbatelli
Partner(s)Mandy Rose (2018-present; engaged)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Anthony Sabbatelli Sabatino Piscitelli Sabby Tino Piscitelli Tino Sabbatelli
Billed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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Are Otis and Mandy Rose married? ›

Mandy Rose and Otis are now on completely different paths. Mandy later moved to NXT, where she was a former Women's Champion and leader of Toxic Attraction. She was released in December 2022 due to her FanTime content. She got engaged to former NXT star Sabatino Piscitelli (aka Tino Sabbatelli) in September 2022.

Will Mandy Rose ever return to the WWE? ›

Mandy Rose Says She Has Not Decided On Returning To Wrestling, Comments On Potentially Coming To AEW. Mandy Rose hasn't made up her mind yet. WWE released former NXT Women's Champion Mandy Rose in December 2022, reportedly due to explicit content on her FanTime account.

What nationality is Mandy Rose WWE? ›

is an American model and professional wrestler currently signed to WWE on the Smackdown brand under the ring name Mandy Rose. She is a former contestant on WWE Tough Enough. Saccomanno was born and raised in Westchester County, New York and is the youngest of four children. She is of Italian and Irish heritage.

Which WWE star was fired for Onlyfans? ›

made headlines after they announced the release of Mandy Rose, whose real name is Amanda Saccomanno, one of the most popular WWE stars, from the company. The decision came after sensual photos of herself went viral.

How much does Mandy Rose weigh? ›

Who cut Mandy Rose hair? ›

On July 31, Rose's hair was cut by Deville during a backstage attack, which led to Rose debuting a new look with shorter hair the following week. That same month, she defeated Deville in a Loser Leaves WWE match at SummerSlam.

Which WWE star got married? ›

WWE Star Angelo Dawkins Got Married With Tag Team Partner Montez Ford as the Officiant. When it was time for WWE star Angelo Dawkins to say “I do,” he knew just the man to tag in to help seal the deal.

Do Mandy Rose have kids? ›

Subsequent to dating for a very long time they got engaged in September 2022. Mandy and Sabatino have been together for just about five years and they do not have any children as of now.

Are Mandy Rose and Sonya DeVille still friends? ›

We're best friends, we're like sisters, we love like sisters, we fight like sisters. And so much of it was I had felt that Mandy had gotten opportunities in the ring because she had a certain look and I didn't have that, and so did I truly feel like that to my core?

Who did Otis date on WWE? ›

By the end of 2019, Otis entered a romantic storyline with Mandy Rose. On the February 14, 2020 episode of SmackDown, Otis went on a date with Rose, but Dolph Ziggler appeared in Otis's place during the date.

When was Mandy Rose released? ›

Mandy Rose admits to feeling a little guilty about her sudden exit from WWE. After holding the NXT Women's Championship for 413 days, Mandy Rose lost the title to Roxanne Perez on December 13th, 2022. Just one day later, fans were shocked to learn that Rose had been released from her WWE contract.

Does Mandy still wrestle? ›

Mandy Sacs, formerly known as WWE's Mandy Rose, will soon be returning to a wrestling ring after almost two years away, and the big return will take place at Black Label Pro Wrestling's Crowning Glory combine.

How long was Mandy Rose in WWE? ›

413 days

Who is Amanda Rose? ›

Amanda Rose is an internationally acclaimed instructor and performer based in Barcelona, Spain with a passion for helping students feel connected to their bodies, and explore Middle Eastern dance styles.

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