NFL star Jason Kelce might be retiring from professional football, but he’s definitely not done being in the spotlight. In fact, the Philadelphia Eagles player recently made a special appearance at WrestleMania 40. Although hardly anyone expected to see him show up, many felt pleasantly surprised to see him in the ring.
Is this indicative of a new career for Jason Kelce? Could the WWE be next after the NFL? Keep reading to find out what happened and what could be in his future.
Jason Kelce Jumps Into The Ring At WrestleMania 40
Earlier in the month, wrestler The Miz said he would love to train Jason Kelce if he decided to join WWE after his football career.
“He could be very dangerous in a WWE ring — not only with just the athleticism and the part of the wrestling, which I think he can absolutely do,” The Miz told TMZ. “I watched him jump up at a Bills game from, like, down and jump up into a window, and I was like, ‘Oh my God, this guy is 300 pounds, how did he do that? That’s incredible.’”
However, he refused to say whether or not Jason Kelce had any plans to make an appearance in the ring.
Now, fans see why The Miz wouldn’t answer any direct questions. He didn’t want to spoil the big surprise.
According to TMZ, the Philadelphia Eagles center and teammate, Lane Johnson, made an epic entrance during a tag-team match in WrestleMania 40.
Wrestlers Rey Mysterio and Andrade were pitted against Dominik Mysterio and Santos Escobar. The Eagles players gave Rey Mysterio and Andrade the upper hand, ultimately helping them win the fight.
“@jason.kelce and @lanejohnson65 just helped The LWO get a victory at #WrestleMania!!! 😂👏🔥” the WWE’s Instagram account shared, attaching a video of the Eagles players dominating in the ring.
Fans were incredibly excited to see the football players join the match, writing:
- “One step closer to that match between Donna and the other NFL moms 😂. I want to see Jason vs. Travis too.”
- “GOOOOO BIRDS 🦅”
- “Doesn’t get better Wrestlemania and the Eagles 🦅”
- “Don’t mind Jason, just finding new things to add to his trophy case 🏆”
Will The NFL Superstar Head To The Ballroom Next?
Like The Miz, Jason Kelce may also have a future on Dancing With The Stars. The popular dance show loves casting celebrities who currently dominate headlines. Both Kelce brothers are wildly popular across the United States and would definitely draw in viewers.
What do you think about Jason Kelce’s public appearances following his retirement from the NFL? Would you like to see him join the WWE full-time? What about joining Dancing With The Stars this fall? Share your opinions in the comments.
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Nikole Behrens is a 2017 graduate of Ball State University where she finished with a degree in creative writing and a minor in Japanese. Today she is a professional writer for various companies and really enjoys contributing to TV Shows Ace.