'Ruined sports': Taylor Swift and Jason Kelce roasted as WWE references singer during ex-NFL star's WrestleMania 40 stint

Jason Kelce was erroneously referred to as Taylor Swift's brother-in-law at WrestleMania 40
PUBLISHED APR 7, 2024
Taylor Swift was referenced by a commentator after Jason Kelce's entry in WrestleMania 40 (Getty Images, NewHeights/X)
Taylor Swift was referenced by a commentator after Jason Kelce's entry in WrestleMania 40 (Getty Images, NewHeights/X)

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA: After making the NFL scene echo with her name, Taylor Swift recently also graced the WWE arena indirectly after she was mentioned by the commentators following her boyfriend, Travis Kelce's brother, Jason Kelce's debut appearance in the league.

Swift and her beau, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis recently stirred up the internet with many fans lining up to express their desire to see the couple getting 'hitched soon' after a source revealed that Travis has confessed his wish of wanting to spend his entire life with the singer.

The source revealed that the 'Lover' singer expressed the same sentiment toward Travis.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Commentator refers to Jason Kelce as Taylor Swift's brother-in-law following the singer's relationship with his brother Travis Kelce (GC Images)

Taylor Swift referenced by WWE during Jason Kelce's WrestleMania 40 appearance

The Daily Mail reported on some epic referencing that took place at WrestleMania 40 involving none other than Swift's boyfriend, Travis' brother, Jason Kelce. The former Philadelphia Eagles center made a surprise appearance at the WWE event, where he ended up helping Rey Mysterio and Andrade secure a victory.

Even though Swift wasn't in attendance at the Lincoln Financial Field, her name still made waves thanks to Jason's appearance. The Daily Mail noted that commentators couldn't help but mention her, just like they did during Travis' NFL games throughout the Super Bowl season.

As Jason made his flashy entrance, commentator Michael Cole couldn't resist asking "Isn't that what's her name's brother-in-law?"Cole mistakenly assumed Swift was married to Travis, prompting his co-host Pat McAfee to break into singing a cover of Swift's hit song '22'.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 21: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the f
Jason Kelce appeared in WrestleMania 40 post-NFL retirement (Getty Images)

Swift and Travis Kelce have been garnering attention because of their blossoming romance since last summer, with the singer attending many of his NFL games, including the Super Bowl.

After Jason's WrestleMania appearance, people were delighted to witness him enjoying his post-retirement. Jason, along with former teammate Lane Johnson, pulled off a surprise move in Eagles masks, helping Rey Mysterio in his match against his son, Dom Mysterio and Santos Escobar, according to the Daily Mail.



 

Rey sealed the win with a spectacular move, and Jason and Johnson joined in the celebration before revealing their identities by taking off their Eagles masks, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Internet users slam WWE for referencing Taylor Swift during Jason Kelce's match

A user on X suggested WWE is ruining sports with the mention of Swift and wrote, "Wwe ruined sports."



 

Readers online took a dig at Jason and Swift, with one referring to the singer and writing, "Does she ever wear anything other than those ridiculous swimsuits?"

Another user called out Jason and questioned his appearance in WWE and wrote, "I thought this fool was so worried about all his football injuries'"

A user accused WWE of using Jason to attract Swift's attention and commented, "WWE using Jason Kelce to get Taylor Swift’s attention #WrestleMania."



 

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