Rumors: WWE Wanting To Bring In Jason Kelce Ahead Of WrestleMania 40
According to reports, WWE is trying to get Jason Kelce, the center for the Philadelphia Eagles who recently retired, to participate in their biggest event of the year.
Rumors: WWE Wanting To Bring In Jason Kelce Ahead Of WrestleMania 40
Prior to WrestleMania 40, which will take place at the Eagles’ Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday and Sunday, WWE has reportedly contacted Kelce, according to a story published by Sean Ross Sapp on Fightful on Tuesday.
Before he retired this month, Kelce played for the Eagles for 13 years, making him a revered figure in Philadelphia.
WWE has reportedly reached out to Jason Kelce ahead of #WrestleMania at the Linc this weekend.
(Per @SeanRossSapp of Fightful) pic.twitter.com/WNZ92HV7Eu
— Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) April 2, 2024
Celebrity engagement at WrestleMania dates back to the event’s inception in 1985, when Mr. T, Muhammad Ali, Cyndi Lauper, and Liberace were among the attendees.
According to a Fightful story on Tuesday, WWE has gotten in touch with the retired offensive lineman and Eagles star ahead of the two-day event at Lincoln Financial Field on April 7-8.
WWE wants Jason Kelce at WrestleMania. pic.twitter.com/30OPC1RoSH
— Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo) April 2, 2024
The 36-year-old Kelce played all 13 of his NFL seasons for the Eagles before declaring he was hanging up his boots after the club missed out on the Super Bowl the previous two seasons and lost to the Buccaneers in the wild-card round this past season.
Watching brother Travis and the Chiefs defeat the Bills in the divisional round of the playoffs en route to their second consecutive Super Bowl title, Kelce went naked in the spectators while sipping a beer.
Although it’s unknown what Jason Kelce would perform at WrestleMania if a deal works out, other athletes to feature on the shot include Rob Gronkowski, Ronda Rousey, Pete Rose, and Shaquille O’Neal.
Awesome: The WWE has reached out to Jason Kelce ahead of #WrestleMania at the Linc this weekend 🔥
(Via @SeanRossSapp) pic.twitter.com/FedYVdHTyZ
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) April 2, 2024
Using celebrities from other media in matches or segments has been a tried-and-true strategy used by WWE to make WrestleMania as spectacular as possible.
The presence of Philadelphia’s own Meek Mill at WrestleMania has already been confirmed, and famous rapper Lil Wayne also announced his appearance on Monday night’s Raw show.
It’s unknown what Kelce would do if he showed up at WrestleMania, but it would be a huge win for WWE.
What made Jason Kelce select number 62?
The real reason Jason Kelce wears number 62 is that he was given it to him when he made it to the NFL, and he is honored to wear it.
Fightful Select has learned that WWE have reached out to Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce
More details on https://t.co/jy8u4a7WDa for subscribers pic.twitter.com/NLzUSBJBAL
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) April 2, 2024
How long was Jason Kelce retirement speech?
The Eagles center covered a wide range of issues during his more than 40-minute speech. These are all the items that you may have overlooked. Veteran Eagles center Jason Kelce made his retirement announcement on Monday. His almost 45-minute speech was filled with memories, emotions, and thank-yous.
What is Jason Kelce’s annual salary?
Jason Kelce has a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles as of 2023. With his current $14.5 million annual deal, he is the highest-paid center in the NFL.
WWE wants Jason Kelce at Wrestlemania.
I want MJF the night after at #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/RKkssjCt2g
— Daniel (@lafcdaniel) April 2, 2024
Does Jason Kelce have kids?
Wyatt Elizabeth, Elliotte Ray, and Bennett Llewellyn are Jason and Kylie McDevitt’s three happy daughters. Jason announced his retirement from the NFL in March 2024. Shortly after the Super Bowl in February 2023, the couple had their youngest daughter.
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