The NFL may be America’s most popular sport but this weekend all eyes will be on Philadelphia for WrestleMania 40. To celebrate, we’re giving every NFL team its own WWE Superstar.
Chicago Bears | Otis
Even at 5-foot-10 and 330 pounds, the bearded half of the Alpha Academy appears more teddy bear than grizzly. But with USC QB Caleb Williams presumably on his way to Chicago, a grappler like Otis would look pretty good at center.
Washington Commanders | Ted Dibiase
In 1989, Dibiase’s “Million Dollar Man” character bought his way into the Royal Rumble using the catch phrase, “Everybody’s got a price.” For new owner Joshua Harris, the price for the Commanders was $6.05B.
Arizona Cardinals | Dominic Mysterio
Mysterio is so unpopular that WWE Fans gleefully shout over him whenever he tries to speak. After receiving a league-low D+ grade on the most recent NFLPA Player Team Report Card, Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill won’t win any popularity contests, either.
Los Angeles Rams | The Miz
A self-proclaimed A-lister, Mike “The Miz” Mizanin has a slew of reality shows and direct-to-DVD movies to his credit. He also shares a haircut with Rams head coach Sean McVay.
New York Giants | Donald Trump
Politics aside, the native New Yorker is actually in the WWE Hall Fame. Look it up.
Atlanta Falcons | Bill Goldberg
Goldberg was drafted by the Rams in 1990 and spent two years with the team as a defensive tackle. He also spent time with the Falcons and Panthers but is best known as a two-time World Heavyweight champion between WCW and WWE.
New Orleans Saints |Damian Priest
As the leader of “Judgement Day,” Priest is no deity but the closest thing to sainthood in professional wrestling.
Minnesota Vikings | Brock Lesnar
After years of success as an Olympic wrestler, a UFC fighter and WWE Superstar, “The Beast Incarnate” auditioned for the Minnesota Vikings in 2004 despite not playing football since high school. He appeared in several preseason games before being released at the end of training camp.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Hulk Hogan
The two-time, WWE Hall of Fame inductee has called Tampa Bay home since he was just a little Hulkamaniac. His family moved from Augusta, Georgia, in 1954.
Detroit Lions | Nikkita Lyons
Lyons currently performs for the NXT brand of WWE. Before that she was known as “Faith the Lioness” for three years with Women of Wrestling (WOW).
San Francisco 49ers | George Kittle
Not only did the 49ers tight end clothesline the Miz at WrestleMania 39, he recently debuted a new clothing line with artwork inspired by his collection of luchador masks.
Dallas Cowboys | Cody Rhodes
With a mere $6.2M in cap space and no top-tier free agents on the horizon, “America’s Team” is living the “American Nightmare.”
Seattle Seahawks | Road Warrior Hawk
Michael James Hegstrand was one half of the tag team known as the “Road Warriors” along with “Road Warrior Animal.” They won two tag team championships in the WWF with both being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011.
Carolina Panthers | Old Ric Flair
The longtime Carolina resident named his equally famous daughter Charlotte but received death threats for giving a playoff pep talk to the 49ers in 2014. He’s since pledged allegiance to the Atlanta Falcons
Green Bay Packers | Lex Luger
Prior to his years with WCW and WWF, Luger spent the entire 1982 season on injured reserve with the Green Bay Packers. He even wore Ray Nitschke’s No. 66 before it was retired.
Philadelphia Eagles | Rowdy Roddy Piper
The greatest heel in wrestling history, Piper was the man you loved to hate, a loudmouth provocateur. Enjoy Wrestlemania, Philly.
