NFL Stars and their WWE Equivalents Published: Nov 28, 2017 at 07:37 AM Backyard football and bed (or couch) wrestling are two childhood pastimes that kids used to indulge in all the time.
Sean Taylor Jersey Get a group of your friends together (along with a football) on a field and you could play for the Lombardi trophy. Wake up after a sleepover at your cousin's house and you could reenact that year's WrestleMania (though you would likely definitely get yelled at by adults later on). It's natural for kids to want to transform into the larger-than-life figures they see on TV, and few figures are bigger than NFL stars and pro wrestlers. is combining these two worlds to bring you Your Favorite NFL Stars and Their Wrestler Equivalents. Every team needs an intense character who isn't only physically imposing, but brings an energy that everyone can feed off of. Since 2010, has filled that role for the . Gronk on the field and provides plenty of sound bites for reporters in postgame pre sers. Wrestlers don't have postgame pre sers, but they do have and the late, great Randy "Macho Man" Savage has given a few of the best. He brought the perfect mix of intensity and unintentional comedy to make his interviews must-see TV. Macho Man was much more than all talk though, over his 32-year career, Savage held over 20 titles including the World Heavyweight Championship Title six times (4 WCW and 2 WWF). Savage's intensity and charisma transferred over to the squared circle and culminated in his finishing move -- the If you needed any further proof that Gronk is the Macho Man of the NFL, check out this commercial where the four-time Pro Bowler channels his inner-Savage. Shawn Michaels is easily one of the most charismatic and talented wrestlers of all time. As soon as fans heard the beginning of his they knew they were in for a show that would include some dancing, trash talking, and likely a bit of Sweet Chin Music. The four-time world champion has been a part of a few of the most memorable matches in WWE history. His vs. Bret Hart was the WWE's first ladder match. Michaels was billed at 6'1" (suspected to be shorter than that), but he didn't let that obstacle prevent him from a career. "I'm always slightly amused by how people talk about how so-and-so 'isn't big enough.' And how someone is fighting an uphill battle because of his size," Michaels "You don't know the first thing about an uphill battle. Try doing it in 1994 and 1995, even earlier than that." knows
Jimmy Graham Jersey about being undersized and underrated. In the 2010 draft, the used the 195th pick to select the 5'10", 186-pound WR out of Central Michigan. AB was the 22nd wide receiver taken in the draft and still remembers how wrong the scouts were. 6th Round. 195th overall. Lacks functional strengthIm still hungry. Just watch !! AB (@AB84) Seven years later busine s is truly boomin', Brown is arguably the best WR in the league and earlier this season he became the fastest (104 games) player to reach The undersized WR is one of the league's mega stars, appearing in commercials for and Pepsi. Much like Michaels, Brown's charisma is what makes him so marketable -- the unique haircuts, When you mention sports stars with the most swagger of all time a few names are on everyone's list: Muhammad Ali, , and Ric Flair. Before you start to say that The Nature Boy couldn't compare in any form or fashion to legends like Ali or MJ, you should know that he is the of profe sional wrestling. Over four decades, he won 16 world heavyweight championships and his influence acro s various sports and pop culture is still being felt today. Tell me if you've heard any part of this clip below or if you're just unfamiliar with one of the greatest speeches in American history. It's been for several rap songs, as inspiration in and
Willie Herenton Jersey hasn't reached the iconic status of Ric Flair, but the three-time Pro Bowler is closest the NFL has to offer in terms of charisma and unconventional style. Flair would wear that featured diamonds, feathers and came in a variety of colors. Newton has a some feature feathers, others It takes a certain amount of bravado to wear a pink feathered robe or a a certain confidence that both Flair and Newton have seemingly had since birth. defensive tackle is 6'4", 305 pounds -- he's a behemoth by average people (and athlete) standards. However, Andre the Giant was otherworldly -- at 7'4", 529 pounds, he dwarfs Suh. Look at Andre the Giant is next to this car. How could he even get in there? Big guy. Eric LaValle (@EricLaValle) The two big men have a bit more in common than being huge. Andre Rene Rou simoff played a key role in wrestling's golden age which made household names out of the WWF's stars. However, at his peak, Andre the Giant was anything but a fan favorite -- he was the heel who feuded with Hulk Hogan, and attempted to take the Hulkster's WWF World Heavyweight Championship at Hulkamaniacs rejoiced as Hogan defeated Andre the Giant in front of 93,000 at the Silverdome. Suh's impact on quarterbacks (and the NFL in general) was felt immediately, the No. 2 overall pick won Defensive Rookie of the Year and made the All-Pro team. In his first two seasons, Suh racked up 14 sacks, but also started gaining a reputation for overtly aggre sive play. Suh's pa sion made him a fan favorite among fans, but a villain among the opposition. Much like Andre the Giant in the ring, you don't have to root for Suh but you have to respect his ability. People may not admit it, but deep down everyone loves the "bad guy," he's nece sary to keep things interesting. The NFL's current "bad guy" is second-year cornerback . The have the No. 1 pa s defense in the
Braxton Berrios Jersey league and Ramsey has played a huge part in that. In addition to his play on the field, Ramsey has brought back to the game too -- getting in the heads of the league's most seasoned veterans. Hunter Hearst Helmsley didn't respect his elders either, Triple H was one of the WWF's biggest heels during the When Triple H and Shawn Michaels led D-Generation X, millions of fans would tune in to see what the DX crew was up to. Triple H has won 14 WWE World Heavyweight championships during his career proving that he can back up all that talking. Ramsey hasn't reached that level yet, but he's proven himself thus far and has been near or at the top of the NFL's weekly 2017 You have the "bad guys" and then you have nonconformists; and Stone Cold Steve Austin seem to be part of the latter group. They never seem like they're playing a role, they just appear to be doing things their own way, a way that's pretty different from Average Joes. Whether he's on the sidelines or making NFL players , Marshawn is always in Beast Mode. Steve Austin moved in similar ways during the WWF's Attitude Era. He gave out in ways many disgruntled employees fantasize about. That "care free" attitude made Austin one of
Rodney Miller Jr. Jersey the biggest stars in WWE history. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Stone Cold Steve Austin made the WWF reach new heights in the Attitude Era -- the two headlined Wrestlemania XVII which became the first pro wrestling event to break one million pay-per-view buys. The Rock's charisma, , and moves like The People's Elbow and Rock Bottom made him a fan favorite. One look at and you can see how Dwayne could become one of Hollywood's highest paid actors -- people loved him then and still love him now. People in Houston (and all over) love like he's family. In September, the three-time Defensive Player of the Year for Hurricane Harvey relief, proving that his greatne s extends way beyond the gridiron. He brings intensity, a dash of comedy, and a whole lot of heart every time he suits up. Mix elite performance with tons of ma s appeal and a dash of spontaneity to create a star athlete on par with The Rock and . This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.
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