Travis Kelce Signals Wrestling Interest, Teases Tag Team with The Rock
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has expressed a strong desire to enter the professional wrestling world, telling Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson he’s ready to compete.The exchange occurred recently, with Kelce stating he’s been preparing for a potential wrestling career “for years,” practicing moves “in the living room.”
Kelce’s comments come as wrestling promotions actively court the NFL star, capitalizing on his mainstream popularity-notably following his relationship with Taylor Swift. This interest isn’t new; Kelce and his brother,Jason,recently received an offer from AEW’s Jeff Jarrett to wrestle,with Jarrett noting thier “showman” qualities. The potential for Kelce to transition into wrestling highlights the growing crossover between sports and entertainment, offering both WWE and AEW a meaningful boost in viewership and media attention.
The Rock responded enthusiastically to kelce’s ambition, suggesting the two could form a formidable tag team, dubbing the pairing “The Final Boss and travis.” Kelce’s brother, Jason, already has some experience in the ring, appearing at WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia alongside Eagles teammate Lane Johnson to assist Rey Mysterio and Andrade in a victory over Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio.
Despite a demanding schedule balancing his football career and personal life, Kelce wouldn’t be the first celebrity to step into the squared circle. Both Bad Bunny and Jelly Roll have recently garnered praise for their in-ring performances, with Bad Bunny’s former tag team partner, Damian Priest, revealing an open invitation for the artist to return to WWE. Priest cited scheduling conflicts as the primary obstacle,but confirmed Bad Bunny ”still has that itch” and is “ready to come” back.
