During a 2023 episode of WWE Raw, commentator Corey Graves referred to an Instagram Story Rhea Ripley had reportedly shared after a fan tagged her. One earlier, separately reported Graves remark offers context for the headline’s claim that this was “far from his first” distasteful comment—but the available examples do not establish a complete record or count.
What did Rhea Ripley post on her Instagram Story?
According to indy100’s report, Ripley shared a fan-altered image to her Instagram Story on a Sunday after the fan tagged her. The image had been edited with crass additions. The report described the share as apparently accidental; it does not establish Ripley’s intention independently.
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What did Corey Graves say on Raw?
During Ripley’s entrance on the following Monday’s Raw, Graves addressed co-commentator Kevin Patrick. indy100 quoted him as saying: “I know you are a big fan KP. I saw that picture you sent to her on Instagram that was on her story. You’re a big hit.” That wording is attributed to indy100’s account of the broadcast, rather than presented here as an independently verified transcript.
Spiel Times also reported that Graves alluded to the post and characterized the image as explicit. That is a secondary account; its interpretation of what the repost meant should not be taken as established fact.
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What earlier remark provides context?
In a separate review of Raw, Slam Wrestling reported that Graves made a comparison during an Omos–Elias match: “This is going to be a bigger disaster than The Stones at Altamont.” The reviewer called the comparison tasteless and connected it to the violence at the 1969 Altamont concert, including the killing of Meredith Hunter. This is an earlier reported example, not evidence of how often Graves has made controversial remarks.
The incidents have different subjects and settings: one concerned a fan-altered Instagram image discussed during wrestling commentary; the other invoked a violent concert in a match comparison. The available accounts do not support ranking them by severity or treating them as equivalent.
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Was the Ripley remark scripted or approved?
The reports cited here do not establish whether WWE approved or scripted Graves’s 2023 line. indy100 speculated that it likely had approval, but that is not confirmation. No named official statement from WWE, Ripley, or Graves about the line is identified in these accounts.
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