Mandy and Otis stole the show at WrestleMania (Credit: WWE)

Mandy Rose was at the centre of one of WrestleMania’s hottest storyline this year – and her first kiss with Otis will go down in history for the show of shows.

After months of twists, turns and romantic comedy at the highest level, the lovable brute finally got the girl as she took out the conniving Dolph Ziggler and Sonya Deville and as her new man carried her in his arms.

As far as WWE goes, it’s the perfect love story – and for Mandy, there was just one thing stopping it from being perfect.

She told Metro.co.uk: ‘I’d say WrestleMania was definitely a great show, and especially our segment, I really enjoyed it.


Sealed with a kiss (Credit: WWE)

‘A lot of people were involved, and it helped – even though we’d have obviously loved to have a crowd reaction. But it worked out for what it was.’



Although there was no live crowd – with all WWE shows being filmed behind closed doors due to the coronavirus – the love triangle of sorts has been a hit on YouTube and social media, and Mandy is grateful for the support.

‘The whole team and everyone being a part of it, and seeing how well it translated and people reaction to it from the beginning,’ she said of her highlights.

‘Social media and the reaction we’ve been getting has been really positive, which is really awesome.’

Otis and Mandy’s real life friendship goes back to their early NXT days together, and the genuine chemistry between them has given the in-ring plot a slice of rare realism.

‘Otis and I go way back to NXT and we’ve been friends since NXT, so it’s very nice to know the person pretty well. You feel comfortable and I think it comes off more natural on TV as well, which is cool,’ she explained.

‘He’s obviously just so funny. I’m always trying to keep a straight face – and when we’re not working together as well!’

Dolph Ziggler has had an impact (Credit: WWE)

There’s been the added dimension of working with Ziggler throughout the storyline, and it’s clear having the veteran involved has helped the relative newcomers adjust to their starring roles.

Complimenting the Show-Off’s impact, Mandy added: ‘He’s definitely the one that’s got the most experience, and putting his knowledge into it definitely has helped.

‘And you know, someone who has that experience and has been in the company for a long time and is so well respected – it’s nice to have that with us.’

Mandy is helping people keep fit (Photo: Per Bernal)

For now, the blonde bombshell – who launched her own app Fit With Mandy last year – is having to adjust to being home more than she’s used to, and finding ways to keep fit without being able to got to the gym.

She explained: ‘Now, in this tough time with everything going on it worked out well because people are home and don’t have access to go to a gym right now.

‘I go off of my programme, I do little workouts here and I’ve got a bike in my garage so I do cardio here and there. I’ve definitely been trying to keep myself busy and very physical.’

She’s tweaking her own workout regime (Photo: Per Bernal)

Like everyone, Mandy has had to adjust to a new way of living, and it’s almost been a welcome break from the hectic year-round schedule of a WWE superstar.



‘Our schedules are always so crazy – we never stop! So to be honest, it is kinda nice to be able to have a moment and not have to fly on planes every other day, driving to the next city – just enjoying your time by yourself,’ she admitted.

‘It makes you appreciate a lot more to. You appreciate the income and the job you do have, with everyone going on and the busy schedule. You get bored, and you’re like – I shouldn’t be complaining because it’s a chance to rejuvenate and rest up!’

No one knows when the world will be back to normal, but Mandy is excited for the buzz of a live crowd when WWE is finally able to do what it does best and provide live entertainment to the masses each and every week.

She said: ‘Oh man, honestly – I think that adrenaline rush when you come out and you hear thousands of people cheering your name or booing you, whatever it may be. That crowd interaction – our sport is so based on that, so I’m looking forward to that.’

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