Tom Brady's recent comments about professional wrestling have ignited a firestorm of criticism within the WWE universe, with multiple superstars publicly calling out the legendary quarterback. The controversy stems from an appearance Brady made on Logan Paul's podcast, where the two exchanged playful jabs to promote the upcoming Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, scheduled for March.
Brady's 'Cute' Remark Draws Immediate Backlash
During the podcast, Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion, expressed concern for Paul facing top-tier football stars in the flag football event. In response, Paul mocked Brady's athleticism, prompting Brady to retort, 'It's cute. I love the WWE, it's very cute. But honestly, this is like real football, real competition.' This dismissive characterization of WWE as merely 'cute' did not sit well with the wrestling community.
Randy Orton Leads the Charge
WWE icon Randy Orton, a ten-time Undisputed Champion, was among the first to react. On ESPN's 'Get Up' on Monday, Orton addressed Brady's comment ahead of his Elimination Chamber match this Saturday. 'Tom Brady had a few things to say about pro wrestling, I think he called it 'cute',' Orton stated. He added, 'I've never met him, but I'd love to meet Tom and hit him with an RKO. I'd say he'd be at the top of the list.' The RKO is Orton's signature finishing move, highlighting the intensity of his response.
Widespread Criticism from WWE Roster
Orton is not alone in his disapproval. Several other WWE superstars have voiced their criticism, including:
- CM Punk
- Drew McIntyre
- Oba Femi
- Liv Morgan
Ringside manager Paul Heyman took the critique further, suggesting that Brady's success should be attributed more to his longtime teammate Rob Gronkowski and coach Bill Belichick, even mentioning Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, in his remarks.
Brady's Defense and Upcoming Event
In a post on his X account, Brady quote-tweeted a clip of his exchange with Paul and elaborated on his stance. He mentioned having a great morning but eventually getting 'mad', while also hyping the competitive nature of the flag football game. 'I hope people understand the level of competition this game is going to be,' Brady wrote. 'If you're on my team you're going to be locked in, all out, and we're going to not just win… but dominate. I do think @loganpaul has the right attitude and the effort will be there. How far that gets him will remain to be seen.'
The flag football event in Saudi Arabia will feature Brady alongside current and former NFL stars such as Saquon Barkley, Christian McCaffrey, CeeDee Lamb, Myles Garrett, and Rob Gronkowski, adding to the high-stakes atmosphere.
Orton's Focus on Elimination Chamber
Amid the controversy, Orton remains focused on his wrestling career. His upcoming Elimination Chamber match will be the tenth of his career, with the winner set to face WWE Champion Drew McIntyre at Wrestlemania 42. Reflecting on the challenge, Orton said, 'Ten elimination chambers is a lot of elimination chambers. My body has been beaten up and all over that ring. That chamber, man it is unforgiving, but I take a lot of experience with myself into that chamber and I'm going to use it this Saturday. I'm going to win the thing and go to Wrestlemania. I've only got so many years that I'm going to be able to do this and I'm enjoying every second of it.'
The clash between Brady's world of professional football and the WWE's realm of sports entertainment continues to simmer, with fans eagerly watching how this verbal feud unfolds in the coming weeks.
