Chelsea Green recently disclosed new information about an incident during WrestleMania 40 week in 2024, where she was forcibly removed from a New York City hotel after being mistaken for an escort. The episode occurred at the Fairmont Plaza Hotel’s Champagne Bar in New York City, a venue Green had visited previously during the wrestling event’s week. This incident involved Green and another WWE personality, linking the troubled encounter to broader concerns about treatment of women at hospitality venues.
Maxxine Dupri Also Faced Similar Treatment, Says Chelsea Green
On the podcast A Shot of Brandi with Brandi Rhodes, Green confirmed that Maxxine Dupri, her fellow WWE star, was with her during the event and endured the same suspicion and mistreatment by hotel security. Green explained that Dupri had not spoken publicly about the ordeal before.
“Maxxine is so sweet that she never spoke up about it. Everything that happened to me, also happened to Maxxine,”
Green shared.
Security Denied Access Despite Guest Privileges
The two WWE stars were stopped by security as they arrived at the hotel’s Champagne Bar and were told they could not enter. Even after Green reminded staff that hotel guests are allowed to bring visitors to the bar, security continued to imply inappropriate intentions behind their presence. Frustrated, Green tried to book a room at the front desk but was met with escalated hostility, culminating in the hotel attempting to remove her from the premises.
Hotel Management’s Response and Unfulfilled Apology
After reviewing surveillance footage, a hotel manager reached out to Green, acknowledging that security had mishandled the event. The hotel purportedly offered a complimentary stay at a different location as an apology, but Green reported that she was unable to redeem this offer. The lack of follow-through underscored the ongoing frustration surrounding the incident.
Chelsea Green’s Public Statement on Social Media
Green first brought attention to the episode via a tweet from April 3, 2024, where she highlighted the stark contrast between her WrestleMania experience and being accused of escorting due to her attire.
“Man… one night you’re wrestling at Barclays Center, having the time of your life and the next you’re being kicked out of @FairmontHotels and accused of being an escort because of your outfit😵💫Life is funny! Maybe next year I won’t celebrate Wrestlemania weekend at The Plaza…,”
she wrote alongside a photo of what she wore that night.
The Impact and Broader Implications of the Incident
This event has raised important discussions about how women, particularly those in the entertainment and sports industries, are perceived and treated in public spaces. The discomfort and discrimination Green and Dupri faced highlight issues of bias that can affect guests despite legitimate reasons for their presence. Greater awareness and better training for security personnel at major events and venues could help prevent similar situations in the future. For Chelsea Green and her colleagues, this incident may prompt more vocal advocacy against such mistreatment and foster change within the hospitality sector during large-scale events like WrestleMania.
Man… one night you’re wrestling at Barclays Center, having the time of your life and the next you’re being kicked out of @FairmontHotels and accused of being an escort because of your outfit😵💫
Life is funny! Maybe next year I won’t celebrate Wrestlemania weekend at The Plaza… pic.twitter.com/U2oDSOfMj7— CHELSEA GREEN (@ImChelseaGreen) April 3, 2024
