Mandy Rose Addresses Comparisons with Maxxine Dupri’s WWE Duo with Otis

Former WWE star Mandy Rose recently addressed comparisons between her past pairing with Otis and Maxxine Dupri’s current storyline alongside him in WWE.

Back in early 2020, Mandy Rose was involved in a memorable romantic storyline with Otis, which culminated in their first on-screen kiss at WrestleMania 36. Fast forward to today, Otis is now part of the Alpha Academy stable with Maxxine Dupri, under the leadership of Chad Gable and Akira Tozawa.

During the June 17 episode of Monday Night Raw, Otis walked out on Chad Gable after enduring weeks of mistreatment. This came shortly after Otis came to Maxxine’s aid during Gable’s match against Sami Zayn at Clash At The Castle, carrying her out after she was knocked down.

Speaking on her Power Alphas podcast, Mandy Rose shared her thoughts on the parallels being drawn between her storyline with Otis and Maxxine’s current involvement:

“At Clash at the Castle, Otis picked up Maxxine just like he picked me up. It’s drawing a lot of comparisons.”

Reflecting on her own storyline with Otis, Rose expressed her fondness for it, regretting that their big moments, like their kiss, didn’t happen in front of a live WrestleMania audience:

“That big kiss in the Performance Center, we wished that was in front of thousands of people because that crowd would have erupted.”

Commenting on the current Alpha Academy storyline, Rose acknowledged the entertainment value of the group and praised Chad Gable’s evolution as a compelling heel character:

“I understand what they’re doing with the Maxxine storyline right now. I think it’s actually a really entertaining group. Chad Gable has really grown into his role as a heel.”

Following Alpha Academy’s abandonment of him, Chad Gable was found unconscious during the WWE Raw debut of The Wyatt Sicks faction. Raw General Manager Adam Pearce later announced that Gable has been cleared to compete in his Money In The Bank qualifying match on the June 24 edition of WWE Raw.

Mandy Rose’s reflections provide a nostalgic look back at her popular storyline while offering insights into the evolving dynamics of the current WWE storylines, showcasing the continuous innovation and entertainment value in professional wrestling.

What are your thoughts on the comparisons between Mandy Rose’s past storyline with Otis and Maxxine Dupri’s current involvement with him in Alpha Academy? How do you feel about the evolution of Chad Gable’s character and the current direction of the Alpha Academy storyline? Share your reflections and excitement in the comments below!