Gators Stars Make Surprise WWE Appearance
Gators Stars Make Surprise WWE Appearance originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Florida football players George Gumbs and Tyreak Sapp dropped by for a surprise visit on Tuesday night's WWE NXT. Alongside wrestling star Myles Borne, they brought some gridiron energy inside the NXT facility, delighting fans watching on the CW.
The three were deep in conversation when wrestler Lexis King suddenly popped in to interrupt their chat. It was a fun little moment that wrestling and college football fans alike were sure to enjoy.
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'Tyreak Sapp, George Gumbs, I'm so hyped you guys are here,' Borne welcomed the Gators pair. 'I appreciate you guys coming to NXT. You see, I lived in North Carolina my whole life. But them Tim Tebow days made me a huge Florida Gators fan.'
Florida Gators edge George Gumbs Jr. (34) pressures Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15).Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Gumbs responded with a quick, 'That's what's up,' before Borne resumed talking.
'But hey, this year is your year. I mean you've got a lot of returners on offense. (You two) anchoring down the defense. Gators are so back.'
Lexis King then entered the scene, slipping into his villainous heel role by mocking the Florida Gators and Borne in an attempt to stir the pot. While his trash talk didn't make much headway, Gumbs took it upon himself to defend Borne, confronting King head-on. At the same time, Sapp proudly displayed a WWE title belt decorated with Florida Gators colors, highlighting the crossover between football and wrestling.
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All in all, the segment worked well, putting a spotlight on two Florida Gators defensive linemen who are set to be cornerstones of one of the country's elite defensive units. It offered a unique and engaging way to highlight the Gators program and generate buzz as the new season approaches.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
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