Tom Brady’s profession within the NFL stays the usual for sustained excellence at quarterback. A seven-time Super Bowl champion and five-time Super Bowl MVP, Brady captured six titles with the New England Patriots earlier than including a seventh with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He retired because the league’s all-time chief in passing yards and landing passes and earned three NFL MVP awards throughout a 23-season profession.
Since stepping away from the sphere, Brady has continued to broaden his portfolio. In 2024, he started his broadcasting profession with Fox Sports because the community’s lead NFL analyst, getting into the highest sales space alongside Kevin Burkhardt.
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The transition drew early scrutiny given the scale of his contract (10 years, $375 million), however Brady has acquired rising reward for his preparation, perception and progress as a coloration commentator.
Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.© Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
(© Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images)
Now, it seems Brady’s crossover enchantment may doubtlessly stretch into one other main American leisure platform — WWE.
On Monday’s episode of ESPN’s “Get Up,” WWE celebrity Randy Orton was requested which movie star he would most prefer to obtain his signature RKO ending transfer. Orton didn’t hesitate in naming Brady.
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“Well, I did see a recent podcast Logan Paul put on. He had Tom Brady on. Tom Brady had a few things to say about pro wrestling. I think he called it ‘cute.’ I’ve never met him, but I’d love to meet Tom and hit him with an RKO,” Orton stated.
Orton’s feedback referenced Brady’s latest look on Logan Paul’s “IMPAULSIVE” podcast. While he and Brady promoted the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on March 21 in Saudi Arabia, Paul addressed the issue of translating WWE athleticism to the NFL to which Brady replied: “It’s cute. It’s great, you know I love WWE. It is very cute. … But honestly this [is] like real football. This is just real competition.”
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His remark has since sparked outrage from WWE stars and personalities, together with Paul Heyman and World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk.
Brady beforehand teased a potential WrestleMania appearance final 12 months, fueling hypothesis that he may step into the WWE highlight. Ultimately, he didn’t seem on the occasion, however the door has by no means totally closed on the opportunity of a cameo.
Several former NFL gamers have made appearances in WWE occasions, together with Brady’s former teammate Rob Gronkowski, who hosted WrestleMania 36, and Lawrence Taylor, who famously headlined WrestleMania XI.
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Given Brady’s aggressive nature and world profile, the concept of him sharing a hoop with a veteran like Orton will surely generate important buzz throughout each sports activities and leisure audiences.
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This story was initially printed by Athlon Sports on Feb 23, 2026, the place it first appeared within the NFL part. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
