Oba Femi: Fan’s Disappointing Meet & Greet Leads to Social Media Backlash
A WWE fan learned a harsh lesson about the perils of social media venting after a less-than-ideal experience at the Elimination Chamber meet-and-greet. The fan, known as @_elliemariexo (or “Ringside Pom Pom Girl”), took to X (formerly Twitter) to express her disappointment with former NXT Champion Oba Femi.
The core of the complaint? She requested Oba Femi to hold her pom poms for a photo, a request he apparently declined. She posted, “My first and last picture with @Obaofwwe .. very disappointing meet and greet ?. Btw guys it’s not just me he won’t do any special poses with fans. #EliminationChamber #wwe #WWEChamber.”
Backlash and Criticism
Instead of finding validation, the post ignited a firestorm of criticism. Users quickly labeled her entitled and accused her of misrepresenting the situation. Many pointed out the unreasonable nature of expecting a wrestler to accommodate a specific, gimmick-related request during a busy meet-and-greet. One user noted that her phrasing made the situation appear more problematic than it likely was.
Ricochet Weighs In
The drama escalated when AEW National Champion Ricochet chimed in with a blunt response: “I wouldn’t have done your dumbass Pom-Pom pose either loser.” This added fuel to the fire and further amplified the negative attention directed towards the fan.
The situation quickly spiraled out of control, leading the fan to delete her entire account. Screenshots of her original post and Ricochet’s reply circulated widely, demonstrating the swift and decisive nature of the online backlash.
This incident serves as a cautionary tale about the potential consequences of public complaints, especially when directed at public figures. It also highlights the importance of considering perspective and avoiding entitlement when interacting with athletes and performers.
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(Images from X/Twitter show screenshots of the original post and Ricochet’s response.)
Related: Rumors surrounding a potential match between Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar have been circulating. You can read more about that here.
