Otis Reveals How Mandy Rose WWE Romance Angle Came About

Otis is one of the most reliable talent in WWE right now, and this was on full display during his beloved storyline with Mandy Rose back in 2020 and now Otis has revealed details about the storyline.

In 2020, WWE fans were hooked on the romantic storyline between Otis and Mandy Rose. Otis was trying hard to win Rose’s heart, while Sonya Deville and Dolph Ziggler tried to keep them apart. Things changed at WrestleMania 36 when Rose, who had been with Ziggler, turned against him and joined Otis. This story played out during the pandemic, giving fans some exciting drama.

A big moment in the storyline was when Mandy Rose kissed Otis, which upset a former WWE Superstar. Fans were really into every part of this storyline, which made it even more popular.

While speaking to Chris Van Vliet, Otis credited Mandy Rose with initiating their romance storyline. He mentioned that although he made casual comments about her Instagram posts, Mandy took the idea to Vince McMahon, which helped move the storyline forward. The interest from fans and the media, including Google searches about their relationship status, played a role in advancing the plot. Mandy’s involvement was crucial in making the storyline happen.

“She was definitely the ignition for sure. Because you can it pitch all day long. But again, like with Mandy, she’s like, I’ll talk to Vince. Like, okay. Because I was just kidding around, I would see a bikini post on her IG and I would be like you look good, babe. And then it became this thing and last year on Google, it said is Otis married [to Mandy Rose]? It was just one post. And I’m sitting there going, Oh I can get some more leverage here. So I kept posting it just for laughs. And she’s awesome. The girls, they’re a blessing too. Because again, they’re like, it’s HR but we know you mean well. So yeah, but she talked to Vince [McMahon] came out and then we started rocking and rolling there. So I mean, but she definitely was like, Hey, we gotta do this.”

Otis talked about the difficulties of executing the storyline, noting that it was always filmed live, which added pressure and unpredictability. He struggled with managing a cake during live segments and found it challenging to maintain composure while sweating and handling the cake.

Otis also mentioned Dolph Ziggler’s involvement, reflecting on how it was both a significant and bittersweet experience, as it marked their first singles matches in the warehouse.

 “It’s one of those things where I’m gonna kiss the world champion bikini model. Behave yourself. Every day was a test. We could never do a pre-shot. It was always live because somebody would mess up, and she’s just like, just got to be ready. I’m sweating terribly because I got to get a hold of a cake. And the box was so uncertain that I was like this thing falls during a live shot I don’t know what to do, but I don’t know. It was just like, you couldn’t find a grip on it. And of course, Ziggy [Dolph Ziggler], you know, top the cake, man. I love Ziggy man. It’s pretty crazy Ziggy gets in the picture. And like, it was his first singles match in the warehouse as WrestleMania was my first singles too. So it was like, it was bittersweet because I respected Dolph off a lot and it’s like damn, I wish it was better. Just that time but you know, times being the times.”

Otis and Mandy Rose’s romance storyline ended after WrestleMania 36, something that Mandy Rose felt deserved better ending. Nevertheless, fans enjoyed Otis and Mandy Rose’s romance storyline and that is what matters in the end.

What’s your view on what Otis had to say about his romance storyline with Mandy Rose? Do you feel it could have been handled better? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!