Being a wrestling superstar comes with a big spotlightbut for some, it also comes with an overwhelming amount of online abuse.
A new report from Cryptomaniaks.com ranks the 15 most targeted wrestlers on social media from April 30, 2024, to April 30, 2025. The study pulled data from major platforms like Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, and Reddit, analyzing thousands of posts and comments to determine which names were getting the most online heat.
Leading the list is none other than WWEs Charlotte Flair, who reportedly received the highest level of online harassment among all wrestlersand even among all athletes studied. According to our study, WWE superstar Charlotte Flair not only faced more online harassment than any other wrestler, but also the most of any athlete in our study, with a staggering 36.4% negativity rating in our sample, the site revealed.
Right behind her is Nia Jax with a 35.3% negativity rate. Known for her outspoken personality and previous fan run-ins, Jax has addressed the online hate before and doesnt shy away from calling it out.
AEWs Mercedes Mon, Saraya, and Tegan Nox round out the top five. CM Punk lands at number sixunsurprising considering his polarizing presence both on and off-screen. The list also includes heavy hitters like Chris Jericho, The Young Bucks, Jon Moxley, Alexa Bliss, and Britt Baker. Heres the full top 15:
- Charlotte Flair
- Nia Jax
- Mercedes Mon
- Saraya
- Tegan Nox
- CM Punk
- Chris Jericho
- Cora Jade
- The Young Bucks
- Jade Cargill
- Jon Moxley
- Alexa Bliss
- Britt Baker
- Will Ospreay
- Ricochet, Natalya, Nikki Bella (tied)
Online abuse has unfortunately become a routine part of the job for many top stars. Whether its due to character work, real-life controversy, or fan tribalism, the hate can be relentless.
This list paints a pretty ugly picture of how passionate fan engagement can quickly turn toxic onlineespecially for the biggest names in the business.
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