WWE Spectacle at Fanatics with Tom Brady's Antic Entrance, Boasting an Unexpected Eli Manning Performance
Happening Now: Tom Brady's WWE-style Entrance at Fanatics Fest
If you're in New York City, you're likely witnessing the spectacle of Fanatics Fest, and guess who casually showed up? None other than the almighty Tom Brady.
Brady made a grand entrance, strutting down the WWE ramp, channelling someone else's swagger.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion decided to get a bit of Cody Rhodes flavour with his walkout. He grooved to the sounds of "Kingdom", Rhodes' signature WWE theme song, while flaunting a championship belt reminiscent of the American Nightmare himself. Brady did his best imitation of Rhodes' strut, though he diverted slightly by letting the belt slip off his shoulder for a comical touch[1][2][5].
To up the heel ante, the NFL icon showed disdain to a Sauce Gardner New York Jets jersey. In a surprising move, he spat on it, and just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, a Eli Manning Giants jersey was tossed his way. Manning, a foe who thwarted Brady's Patriots glory twice in Super Bowl victories, deserves such an insult[4][5]. Brady responded by tearing the jersey in half with panache.
But the moment that stole the show? Behold, Eli bloody Manning's music! Manning crashed the scene, leaped over the barricade, and grabbed Brady, locking him in a chokehold - a callback to their legendary football rivalry and a hint of WWE showmanship[5].
And let's not forget, as fans cheered for Tiffany Stratton to sign their baseballs, some were left astounded by this unique NFL-WWE crossover[1]. Eli Manning proved no spectator, challenging the mantle for his very own WWE entrance.Hey, if Logan Paul could entertain us with his WWE aspirations, why can't we see Eli's take on the OTC's famous entrance, Roman Reigns[3]?
Eli Manning went on to mimic Reigns' iconic walkout, emulating the King's poise. After all, who can resist the opportunity for a bit of WWE stardom[3]? Man, those Fanatics Fest vibes are off the charts!
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At Fanatics Fest 2025 in New York City, Tom Brady delivered a highly entertaining WWE-style entrance that included playful nods to both fellow NFL quarterback Eli Manning and WWE superstar Roman Reigns. Brady's entrance was modeled after WWE wrestler Cody Rhodes' iconic walkout: he entered to Rhodes' theme song "Kingdom" carrying a championship belt over his shoulder while emulating Rhodes' mannerisms, albeit with some humorous modifications like letting the belt slip off his shoulder[1][2][5].
During the entrance, Brady intensified his heel persona by spitting on and stomping a New York Jets jersey, then dramatically tearing an Eli Manning Giants jersey in half, mocking Manning, who famously defeated Brady in two Super Bowls, including the famous Super Bowl XLII upset that ruined Brady's undefeated Patriots[4][5].
The moment escalated when Eli Manning responded with an equally theatrical WWE-style entrance of his own, set to WWE star Roman Reigns' music. Manning jumped the barricade and playfully tackled Brady, jumping on his back and putting him in a chokehold, reminiscent of their football rivalry and bringing pro wrestling theatrics to the event[5].
This interaction between Brady, Manning, and their WWE-inspired entrances created a memorable crossover moment where NFL rivalry met WWE showmanship, delighting fans with its humor and references to iconic figures in both sports and wrestling[1][4][5].
- Tom Brady, at Fanatics Fest, channeled Cody Rhodes' WWE entrance style, walking out to Rhodes' theme song "Kingdom" with a championship belt reminiscent of the American Nightmare.
- In an unexpected turn of events, Eli Manning, who twice thwarted Brady's Patriots glory in Super Bowl victories, mimicked Roman Reigns' iconic WWE entrance as a response to Brady's performance, further blending NFL rivalry with WWE showmanship.
- Amidst the exciting football-meets-wrestling spectacle at Fanatics Fest, fans were intrigued by the entertainment offered by both sports stars, with some even comparing Eli Manning's entrance to that of Logan Paul, a known WWE aspirant.
