The tight end of the San Francisco 49ers George Kittle has his eyes on a new ring his target is the WWE ring. The NFL star who is 31 years old recently revealed that he wants to become a wrestler after his career on the football field ends. Kittle is already looking forward to his next chapter, even though he signed a four-year, $76.4 million extension with the 49ers in April.
Kittle is an avid wrestler, and he has visited WWE events multiple times, making one especially memorable appearance at WrestleMania 39, in which he aided Pat McAfee during a showdown with The Miz. His interest in wrestling is not a one time thing, but a career path that he may be taking seriously.
From Gridiron to Grappling: Kittle's Wrestling Ambitions
Kittle not only loves wrestling in the ring. He is also famous for his celebrations on the field as a WWE star especially his friend Penta El Zero Miedo. The two are very close and they usually send each other motivating messages prior to games and matches. Kittle even adds a signature hand gesture of Penta called Cero Miedo in his celebrations of scoring a touchdown.
Although his NFL career is his main concern, Kittle is not secretive about his interests in wrestling. During his last interview, he said he wanted to train to death and then enter the wrestling world and stressed the significance of preparation and respect toward the sport.
The possibility of Kittle moving to WWE is not unprecedented. Other NFL stars such as Rob Gronkowski have managed to transition into professional wrestling. Considering that Kittle is charismatic, athletic, and truly passionate about the sport, he might be a natural addition to the WWE world.
With the coming of WrestleMania 41, fans are keen to notice whether Kittle will be seen again, which can be interpreted as his future in wrestling. It could be in the form of a clothesline or a touchdown, but Kittle is not letting anyone down with his energetic performance.