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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is George Kittle plotting a WWE debut after his NFL days?
What if the next time that George Kittle brings electricity to an audience, it's not in the overflowing NFL stadium, but in the lights of the WWE arena? It's not fantasy booking, that's for sure; it could be part of George Kittle's real post-NFL plan. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The San Francisco 49ers' All-Pro tight end has long been open about his passion for wrestling. Now, however, he's taking that fandom to something more serious. Well, it could be a possible career inside the squared circle. George Kittle eying WWE's ring after NFL's gridiron George Kittle's raw energy, unhinged charisma, and fan-fueled celebrations already have him resembling a WWE Superstar in cleats. And judging by his most recent comments, he's not simply fantasizing he's scripting it out. George Kittle Reveals How Long He Wants To Be In NFL + Life After 49ers & Football | Bussin' On a recent Bussin' With the Boys episode, Kittle pulled back the curtain on his wrestling goals. The episode came out on 26th June 2025, where he made it clear that this is not about dropping in for a gimmick appearance. He wants to earn it. "I would love to do WWE," Kittle said. "My only question mark with that is I so much love being a fan of WWE. I would only do WWE if I bought a ring and practiced my ass off for a long time, so I wouldn't look like an idiot out there." Kittle, who has already been in a WWE ring more than once, conceded, "I've been in a WWE ring like three times. I don't know what I'm doing out there." He insists on the full training experience before he ever goes for an actual match. He added, "I know how it works, but I haven't moonsaulted off the top rope at WrestleMania like Pat McAfee did. Like what Logan Paul does." For Kittle, this isn't about leveraging star power; it's about representing the wrestling art form. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now George Kittle will be no more a fan but a full-time fight? At 31 years young (almost certainly 32 during the 2025 season), Kittle remains in his football prime. He just finished a gigantic season with 1,106 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns. He also signed a four-year, $76.4 million extension with the 49ers that keeps him in San Francisco through 2029. He's not going out of business anytime soon. "I think if I make it to 35, and it pains me to put on pants in the morning, I think I'll be like, 'Ah, this isn't that much fun anymore,' and I'll have a chat with myself. But I'm feeling fine right now." Nevertheless, he's definitely sowing seeds. Kittle has already been to WrestleMania, done a segment with Pat McAfee and The Miz at WrestleMania 39, and will go to WrestleMania 41 in 2025. The possibility of Kittle fully committing to WWE isn't out of the question. Ex-footballers Roman Reigns and The Rock took their days on the gridiron and turned them into wrestling treasures. So is George Kittle scheming up a WWE entry after his NFL career? Well, it definitely sounds like it. Also read:
San Francisco Chronicle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
49ers' George Kittle says he wants to join WWE after NFL career ends
San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle has no immediate plans to retire from football, but he already has a post-NFL goal in mind: stepping into the world of professional wrestling. Appearing on the 'Bussin' With the Boys' podcast this week, the 31-year-old All-Pro made it clear that he will keep playing as long as the game remains enjoyable. 'Literally until I don't have fun anymore,' Kittle said Tuesday, June 24. 'Or if (my wife) Claire looks at me and goes, 'You kinda look like s— out there, you should retire.' I'll be like, 'All right.'' Kittle, who appeared at the BottleRock Napa Valley festival with teammate Kyle Juszczyk last month, is entering his ninth NFL season and remains one of the most productive tight ends in the league. In 2024, he led all players at his position with a 14.2-yard average per reception and topped 1,000 receiving yards for the fourth time in his career. He is under contract with the Niners through the 2029 season, thanks to a four-year, $76.4 million extension signed last year. But while his NFL career shows no signs of slowing down, Kittle has been vocal about his interest in joining WWE after retirement. A lifelong fan of pro wrestling, Kittle has already made several guest appearances at WWE events, including a cameo at WrestleMania 39 where he assisted Pat McAfee in a match against The Miz. 'I would love to do WWE,' Kittle said on the podcast. 'I think there's definitely opportunity within that world, and I would love nothing more than to be a part of it.' Still, Kittle emphasized he would approach the transition seriously. 'My only question mark with that is I so much love being a fan of WWE,' he said. 'I would only do WWE if I bought a ring and practiced my ass off for a long time so I wouldn't look like an idiot out there. I've been in a WWE ring like three times.' He added, 'I don't know what I'm doing out there. I have an understanding of how it works, but I haven't moonsaulted off the top rope at WrestleMania like Pat McAfee did.'
USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
George Kittle will play 'until I don't have fun anymore,' pursue WWE career
George Kittle is entering his age-32 season in 2025, but the San Francisco 49ers tight end doesn't appear to have retirement on his mind any time soon. Kittle was asked in a Tuesday appearance on "Bussin' With The Boys" about when he might walk away from the NFL. "Literally until I don't have fun anymore," Kittle replied. "Or if Claire (his wife) looks at me and goes, 'You kinda look like (expletive) out there, you should retire.' I'll be like, 'All right.'" Kittle hasn't reached the latter stage yet. He continues to be one of the NFL's top tight ends and is coming off a season during which he posted 78 catches, 1,106 yards and eight touchdowns across 15 games. He made his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl and was named to the All-Pro second team for the third time in his career. As such, Kittle believes he still has at least a few years left in the tank – provided he can remain healthy. "I think if I get to like I'm 35 and it hurts just to put pants on in the morning, I think I'll be like, 'Ah, this isn't that much fun anymore,' and I'll have a conversation with myself," Kittle explained. "But I'm feeling great right now." NFL COACHING HOT SEAT: Brian Daboll, Mike McDaniel facing pressure in 2025 While Kittle is happy to be playing in the NFL and "hasn't daydreamed" about retirement, he is excited about the potential opportunities he might have when he does call it quits. He believes he could eventually "talk football" somewhere and also noted he is hoping to be an extra in Henry Cavill's upcoming TV series based on the "Warhammer" games. However, there is one opportunity he is hoping to pursue above all else. "I would love to do WWE," Kittle said. "I think there's definitely opportunity within that world, and I would love nothing more than to be a part of it." Kittle, a long-time wrestling fan, has appeared in WWE programming before. Most notably, he was at WrestleMania 39 in 2023, where he came out of the crowd clad in a "TEU" tank top and helped Pat McAfee defeat The Miz. That said, Kittle acknowledged any future effort he makes to join WWE full-time would take a lot more practice than his guest spots in the past. "I would only do WWE if I bought a ring and practiced my ass off for a while so I wouldn't look like an idiot out there," Kittle explained. "I've been in a WWE ring like three times. I don't know what I'm doing out there. I have an understanding of how it works, but I haven't moonsaulted off the top rope at WrestleMania like Pat McAfee did." The 49ers will be hoping Kittle's WWE training won't begin for another handful of years. San Francisco signed Kittle to a four-year contract extension in April that will tether him to the organization through his age-36 season in 2029.
Newsweek
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Legend Rey Mysterio Explains Why He Will Never Turn Heel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Rey Mysterio's professional wrestling career began in 1992. Throughout his entire run, his character has never been a full-blown heel. The 50-year-old WWE Hall of Famer won two world championships, both as a babyface. He currently leads the Latino World Order faction, which he revived before WrestleMania 39. Rey Mysterio on a Potential Heel Turn During a recent interview with WrestleZone, Rey Mysterio was asked what it would take for WWE fans to turn on him. He explained that his laid-back nature would make a transition to a heel persona very difficult. He said, "They (fans) would really have to, like, push me to the edge. I mean, even my wife says, like, 'I never see you get mad at anyone but me. Like, why do you not fight? You don't fight with anyone, but when you want to fight, you fight with me.' So, I mean, it would be very hard for me to get pushed." The Closest Rey Mysterio Came to Being a Heel Mysterio did recall one period in his career when he came close to working as a heel. This was during his time in WCW as a member of the Filthy Animals. US pro-wrestler Rey Mysterio attends Netflix's "WWE Monday Night RAW" premiere at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on January 6, 2025. US pro-wrestler Rey Mysterio attends Netflix's "WWE Monday Night RAW" premiere at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on January 6, 2025. Michael Tran/AFP via Getty Images He stated, "I think the only time that I've been closest to becoming a heel, or I guess we were just having fun cuz that's how we were, is Filthy Animals. That has been the closest, but overall, my personality, my demeanor is very laidback. So, I think it would be very hard." More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Update on Rey Mysterio's In-Ring Return Mysterio is currently out of action with an injury. His last match was on April 18, 2025, episode of SmackDown. It was later revealed that he suffered an abductor muscle tear and a busted eardrum. On the Keepin' It 100 podcast, Konnan provided an estimated timeline for Mysterio's return, claiming he will not be back until August. While away from the WWE ring, the legend was recently seen at the AAA Worlds Collide event. There, he paid homage to the history of Lucha Libre wrestling. He is already a Hall of Famer and truly one of the greatest to ever step foot inside of the ring. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Top 5 father-child duos who made WWE history
Image via WWE Pro wrestling has always been more than just athleticism and storylines, it's often a family tradition passed from generation to generation. Over the decades, WWE has seen numerous father-child duos create iconic moments in the squared circle, blending legacy, drama, and unforgettable action. Here are five such pairings who left a lasting impact on the company's history. 1. Rey Mysterio & Dominik Mysterio Rey Mysterio, one of WWE's most decorated luchadors, made history when he and his son Dominik became the first father-son duo to win the WWE Tag Team Championships. Their bond turned into rivalry when Dominik shockingly betrayed Rey, leading to a gripping WrestleMania 39 showdown. In 2025, Dominik further etched his name in WWE history by winning the Intercontinental Championship - 16 years after his father first did the same. Their emotionally charged journey continues to captivate fans across generations. 2. Dusty Rhodes & Cody Rhodes Dusty Rhodes was a beloved figure in professional wrestling, known for his passionate promos and underdog spirit. His son, Cody Rhodes, carved his own path - starting with a turbulent WWE run and later returning to headline WrestleMania. Cody's rise to main-event status feels like the continuation of Dusty's legacy, especially with emotional tributes and unfinished business finally addressed in the ring. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Device Made My Power Bill Drop Overnight elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo 3. Vince McMahon & Shane McMahon As the architect behind WWE's global empire, Vince McMahon didn't just run the show - he became part of it. His son, Shane McMahon, brought an unorthodox, risk-taking style to the ring, often clashing with his father in brutal, storyline-defining matches. Their on-screen drama blurred the lines between fiction and reality, especially during the Attitude Era and Shane's 2016 return. 4. Ric Flair & Charlotte Flair Ric Flair is a 16-time world champion and arguably the greatest wrestler of his era. His daughter Charlotte has followed suit, dominating the women's division with multiple championship reigns. Together, they've shared emotional promos and legacy-defining moments, cementing the Flair name as one of WWE's most powerful dynasties. 5. Rocky Johnson & The Rock Before Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson became a Hollywood icon, his father Rocky Johnson was already breaking barriers in WWE. As one-half of WWE's first Black tag team champions, Rocky laid the foundation. The Rock took the family legacy to new heights, combining charisma and in-ring prowess to become one of the most celebrated figures in wrestling history. These father-child duos have not only created history inside the ring but also carried forward wrestling's rich heritage, proving that sometimes, greatness runs in the family.
