WWE SmackDown General Manager Adam Pearce took to Instagram to issue an important public service announcement regarding an online scam targeting wrestling fans.
Pearce shared an email sent to him by a supporter containing a screenshot of a message demanding payment for a $100 VIP membership card. The official emphasized that the offer is entirely fraudulent and that no genuine WWE superstar would ever request money from fans. The SmackDown General Manager showed an email he had received from a fan that had only an image, which was a screenshot of a message asking him for a $100 VIP membership card, taking to Instagram earlier today.
The executive reiterated that the purported VIP membership does not exist, labeling the incident a well-known fraudulent scheme. This is not the first time Pearce has addressed such issues, as scammers frequently impersonate prominent roster members. He noted that this was now a well-known scam before repeating that it wasn’t real.
Instances of online impersonation have affected several performers across the company. Alexa Bliss has frequently been targeted by bad actors tricking supporters into believing they are communicating with her directly. Similarly, Seth Rollins was previously targeted when a deceived fan confronted him on Monday Night RAW after sending money to an impostor. Adam Pearce himself has shared this kind of update before and has felt the need to come forward again because it appears that this person is trying to claim they are Alexa Bliss.
Wrestlers have repeatedly urged fans to verify official accounts and avoid hidden or unverified profiles on social media platforms. However, the rise of advanced artificial intelligence tools, including face-swapping technology, has made distinguishing genuine accounts from sophisticated scammers increasingly difficult.
Pearce urged the WWE fanbase to remain highly vigilant against online fraudsters and reminded everyone that talent will never solicit funds through private messaging. That being said, Pearce is making it clear that all of this is a scam; no WWE star would send these messages or ask fans for money, so fans should remain vigilant and try not to fall for these online scams.
