In a realm where the NBA and WWE seem lightyears apart, the collision of these two colossal universes was impeccable when LeBron James and Roman Reigns faced off: LeBron’s single-handedly recruiting WWE’s poster boy for Wrestlemania gave fans from both sides something incredible to talk about.
It transpired during a game when the Lakers were hosting the Timberwolves at the Crypto.com Arena. Roman’s Reigns entrance theme being played during the third quarter of the game could be reason enough for the fans to cheer, but of course there’s more James went for a drive and nailed a layup that synchronized perfectly with Roman's music.
Acknowledge the Tribal Chief
LeBron James is also a WWE fan and drew comparisons with the biggest basketball superstars. It is not the first time he made the gestures. A few weeks back, he paid tribute to the reigning WWE Universe Champion and the most recognized "Tribal Chief." It is well within his narrative as he pays tribute to Reigns for the undisputed leadership in the world of wrestling and gets the accolades for showing respect towards him as a basketball player.
Videos sharing between the two communities went viral. Everyone had an opinion about the instant. Opinions ranged from surprised by the timing, through enjoying the crossover appeal. Crossover appeal is currently one of the largest sports trends. One user stated, “LeBron sucking that layup to Roman's theme? That's the crossover I didn't know I wanted!” A user commented, “Two legends playing in perfect harmony. Next thing we know, a tag team!”
LeBron intertwines WWE with his basketball journey and to prove it, back in 2014, he was given a custom WWE Championship belt by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson after he posted on social media saying how much he admires the title. Most recently, he was seen rocking a “LeBron 3:16” shirt paying homage to “Stone Cold” Steve Austin's famous catchphrase which only goes to showcase his love for wrestling even further.