Roman Reigns, John Cena, Undertaker: Which WWE stars could help an NFL team win Super Bowl?

There are several parallels between the NFL and professional wrestling.

Both sports feature individuals with superhuman strength and, at times, incredible agility. It's no wonder that some wrestling icons like Dusty Rhodes, Goldberg, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, to name a few, had football backgrounds.

Meanwhile, a current NFL player had a share of the WrestleMania 39 spotlight. San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle assisted former Indianapolis Colts punter and former WWE broadcaster Pat McAfee against The Miz. Kittle joined in after the former reality television star taunted him at ringside.

While Kittle is a lifelong wrestling fan, his team has fallen short of a Super Bowl victory. They lost to the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII and succumbed to the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2022 NFC Championship Game. But what if NFL teams sought help from WWE superstars to win the Vince Lombardi trophy?

Here are some who could lend their services in the NFL.

Roman Reigns as Linebacker

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He is on a high after defeating Cody Rhodes in the main event of WrestleMania 39. That victory prolongs his undisputed WWE Universal Championship reign, while "The Bloodline" remains intact. But he does have football acumen as a defensive tackle for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

He was a part of the 2006 First Team All-Atlantic Coast Conference with 40 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and two fumble recoveries. But he would be better at linebacker because of his speed in traveling from one end of the field to another.

Rey Mysterio as Wide Receiver

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Tom Brady won Super Bowls with Wes Welker and Julian Edelman. While they are not physically imposing, their speed helps them get open. Mysterio fits the bill as a small but agile receiver that nobody can catch.

Having him lined up in the slot will cause nightmares for defensive backs and linebackers. He would be able to coast through the end zone as long as he doesn’t bring out the 6-1-9.

Ricochet as Running Back

Ricochet's agility makes him a Barry Sanders-type running back that makes tacklers catch air. He can somersault over opponents and juke away from them before reaching the end zone. Give him a few good blocks, and he is off to the races.

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The Undertaker as Edge Rusher

While he has already bid farewell to professional wrestling, fans will never forget The Undertaker's iconic look and signature entrance theme. Listening to that eerie bell will send shivers up his opponent’s spine. Since he can instantly appear in the ring, he can line up on an NFL team's defensive line, and quarterbacks wouldn’t know what hit them.

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John Cena as Tight End

Since you cannot see him, the 16-time world champion can light up the NFL at tight end. He can blast through defensive linemen as an extra blocker or leave linebackers behind as a pass-catcher.

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Cena also has the strength to break tackles to gain extra yards, even if multiple defenders are clinging to his jersey. He can also show off once he scores a touchdown by putting his hand on his face or doing the Five Knuckle Shuffle.

Seth Rollins as Defensive Back

Seth Rollins' body type and personality fit the bill for cornerbacks and safeties. He does have the speed and agility to cover wide receivers. Rollins will also tease opponents to throw them off their game, especially if he gets an interception.

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The Rock as Defensive Tackle

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Dwayne Johnson was a backup defensive tackle at the University of Miami and a member of the 1991 national championship team. Why not have him in his old position in the NFL?

While he doesn’t have the same speed he once had, he can still cook offensive linemen with his brute force. Besides, it’s nice to psych out a quarterback with a defensive lineman who can continuously talk trash and back it up.

Shawn Michaels as Kicker/Punter

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Shawn Michaels is known for his superkick and the Sweet Chin Music, which has put several opponents to sleep. If his kicking is that strong, imagine what he can do with a football. He can crush field goal attempts or pin the other team deep in their territory with punts that land inside the red zone.

Stone Cold Steve Austin as Running Back

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Unlike Ricochet, Stone Cold is more of a bruising back that plows through tackles to gain yards. He did have a cameo in Adam Sandler’s The Longest Yard as a running back for the Allenville Prison Guards.

While they lost that game to The Mean Machine, his “never give up” mantra is perfect, even if the play looks broken. His NFL team would have to make sure that he doesn't pop open a beer can if he scored a touchdown.