Jason Kelce thrills fans with surprise WrestleMania 40 cameo, securing victory for his team
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Former Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Kelce surprised everyone by making his debut in the wrestling ring at WrestleMania 40. Not only did he embark on his wrestling journey there, but he also played a pivotal role in securing a significant victory for his team in the match.
During a recent conversation on 'Today,' Kyle Kelce, Jason's wife, disclosed some insights about him. She mentioned that Jason had been considering retirement for almost a decade, a decision that has been on his mind since they first got together.
As Jason hangs up his jersey, fans are speculating about his next steps. Rumors suggest that ESPN is considering him for a position as a sports commentator on 'Monday Night Football.'
This news has sparked excitement among fans, who are eagerly anticipating what comes next for him.
Jason Kelce makes WWE debut
According to People Magazine, during the WrestleMania 40 match on Saturday, April 6, the retired Eagles center surprised everyone by joining Rey Mysterio and Andrade in the ring against Dominik Mysterio, Rey's son, and Santos Escobar.
During the intense match, Rey and Andrade found themselves unexpectedly aided by two mysterious masked wrestlers, who swiftly joined the fray. A commentator on the WWE broadcast exclaimed, "Who the hell... look at the size of these guys!" The other commentator chimed in, "Those look like legends to me!"
PHILLY STRONG.@JasonKelce & @LaneJohnson65 just destroyed @DomMysterio35 at #WrestleMania XL! pic.twitter.com/k2xZdODDHA
— WWE (@WWE) April 7, 2024
People Magazine reports that one of the masked wrestlers grabbed a metal folding chair from Dominik, while the other flung him into the corner of the ring from outside, and then tossed him back inside. This set up the perfect opportunity for Rey to seal the victory by pinning Escobar.
When the announcer declared Rey and Andrade victorious, the identities of the masked wrestlers were revealed, Kelce and Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson.
Fans at WrestleMania 40, particularly considering the event took place at the Eagles' home turf of Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, erupted with excitement for Kelce and Johnson, as highlighted by People Magazine.
Kelce, who had only recently embarked on his professional NFL journey, said his emotional goodbye to football during a press conference on March 4.
Internet users assert Jason Kelce is living his best retirement
Numerous users on Facebook cheered for Kelce's WWE debut, with one writing, "Living his best retirement."
Another user wrote, "I love him!! He's such a teddy bear and a gentle giant 😍"
A user commented, "We knew it right when he stepped out. What an awesome retirement this man is having (and going to have)!"
Another user commented, "He would fit in WWE like a glove lol."
A user stated, "I literally knew that was him the second he jumped over the barrier 😂"
Another user stated, "He's super fun lol."
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