George Kittle is one of those hardcore fans who lives and breathes his passion. The San Francisco 49ers‘ tight end wears his heart on his sleeve, and his love for wrestling is no secret. This time around, Kittle’s fandom reached a fever pitch as he joined Cody Rhodes in celebrating a monumental moment – Rhodes’ conquest of the WWE summit at WrestleMania 40.
The hyped-up Kittle was front and center at the massive event in Philadelphia. For a diehard like Kittle, there was no better place to be than ringside, soaking in the electric atmosphere as Rhodes etched his name into wrestling folklore when he dethroned the seemingly unbeatable Roman Reigns to capture the WWE Universal Championship.
Today he shared a story on Instagram with one and only American Nightmare Cody. The two had their hands over their shoulders. George’s excitement could be seen in the caption “Champ!!”
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For Kittle, this moment was more than just a fan’s delight; it was a testament to his deep connection to the world of wrestling. The 49ers’ standout has long been an ardent supporter of the industry, even delivering a clothesline to The Miz at last year’s WrestleMania.
The WrestleMania 40 extravaganza was a spectacle like no other, with Hollywood’s elite rubbing shoulders with wrestling royalty. From Lil Wayne’s electrifying performance to Jason Kelce’s in-ring antics, the event was a true melting pot of sports and entertainment with Rhodes basking in the glory of hard-fought victory.
Rhodes’ ascent and George Kittle’s bonhomie
After coming close to claiming the title at WrestleMania the previous year, only to be denied by interference, Rhodes refused to let his dream die. Cody’s Title clash with Roman Reigns was under “Bloodline Rules.” An already insane match reached feverish levels as legends like Cena, Rollins, and even Jey Uso got involved in the chaos.
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Cody finally finished the story, overcoming interference from The Bloodline, he dropped Reigns with three Cross Rhodes to become the new Undisputed Universal Champion.
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Roman Reigns and other WWE superstars have supported the 49ers’ Kittle over time. This includes The Usos, Naomi, and Bayley, strengthening Kittle’s wrestling world ties. An old 2022 video showed Kittle praising Reigns as “incredible” and admiring his in-ring prowess. The wrestlers’ bond with Kittle is clear.
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Kittle’s unapologetic embrace of wrestling reminds us that true fandom transcends boundaries and he wasn’t just a football star; he was a part of the wrestling family, celebrating the triumph of one of their own.
George Kittle Celebrates Cody Rhodes Post WWE Championship Win at Wrestlemania XL
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