Recently retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce shared details about his unexpected appearance at WWE WrestleMania 40 during an episode of the New Heights podcast alongside his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
Jason revealed that he and former Eagles teammate Lane Johnson were informed of their involvement in the event just hours before the show began. While they knew they would be wearing Eagles-themed luchador masks and working with Rey Mysterio, their exact role was only finalized two hours prior to Night 1 of WrestleMania.
Kelce and Johnson made their entrance during a tag team match featuring Rey Mysterio and Andrade against Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio, assisting Rey and Andrade in securing the victory. After the match, they unmasked to a thunderous reaction from the Philadelphia crowd, celebrating with Rey and Andrade in the ring at Lincoln Financial Field.
During his WrestleMania experience, Jason Kelce had the opportunity to meet The Rock backstage for the second time in his career. Reflecting on their first encounter during his NFL tenure, Kelce expressed doubt that The Rock remembered him from that previous meeting. Nevertheless, Kelce praised The Rock’s involvement in WrestleMania’s main event, where he teamed with Roman Reigns to defeat Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night 1.
As a member of TKO’s board of directors, The Rock has hinted at a potential return to the ring for another match against current WWE champion Cody Rhodes. Kelce voiced his support for The Rock’s continued involvement in wrestling, emphasizing the positive impact it has on the sport. He expressed happiness at The Rock’s meaningful engagement with WWE and hinted at the excitement surrounding the prospect of his return to in-ring competition.
Kelce’s impromptu cameo at WrestleMania 40, alongside his interactions with wrestling luminaries such as Rey Mysterio and The Rock, highlighted the intriguing crossover between professional football and WWE.
Through his behind-the-scenes anecdotes, Kelce offered fans a peek into the unpredictable environment of live events like WrestleMania, where participants often learn their roles mere moments before the show begins. Kelce’s excitement over The Rock’s ongoing participation in wrestling resonated with many enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the revival of an iconic rivalry within the squared circle.
