Aug 30, 2018; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Manning (10) shakes hands with New England Patriots quarterback Brady (12) after their game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Tom Brady, Eli Manning Get WWE Attention After Wild New York City Moment

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Rex Villas | Last updated Jun 21, 2025 1:41 AM ET

Even though former New England Patriots superstar quarterback Tom Brady is now years removed from his last season in the NFL as a player, he can still find himself under the limelight pretty easily, largely because of the fact that, well, he’s Tom Brady.

He has a 7-2 Super Bowl record, but in a more ideal world for Brady, he’d have nine Super Bowl rings. Unfortunately for him, Eli Manning led the New York Giants to two Super Bowl titles, both at the expense of Brady and the Patriots.

The two former Super Bowl rivals crossed paths anew during Friday’s Fanatics Fest in New York City, with Brady and Manning each making a WWE-inspired entrance to the event.

Tom Brady, Manning get a shoutout from WWE

Manning walked into the event while imitating WWE superstar Roman Reigns. Brady also entered while Cody Rhodes’ theme song played in the background.

Acknowledge @EliManning! ☝️@FanaticsFest @Fanatics pic.twitter.com/gKgdbluWTW

— WWE (@WWE) June 20, 2025

Brady even ripped an Eli Manning jersey in half before getting jumped from behind by Manning.

It was all for fun, though. The fans surely enjoyed seeing two of the best quarterbacks to ever play do such harmless shenanigans in public.

It's chaos at @FanaticsFest! @TomBrady just ripped up an @EliManning jersey, and that wasn't going to fly with Eli! @Fanatics pic.twitter.com/VvjNGzxKTC

— WWE (@WWE) June 20, 2025

Brady, who also won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, led the Patriots to an 18-0 record, including in the playoffs, heading to Super Bowl 42, but Manning and the Giants spoiled New England’s pursuit of a perfect season with a stunning 17-14 victory.

The Pats and the Giants met again in Super Bowl 46, but it was the same result, as Manning’s team bested Brady’s for the second time via a 21-17 score.

Will we ever see Brady and Manning bring their rivalry into the pro wrestling ring? That remains to be seen, but it’s safe to say that such an event would grab a ton of attention.

Aug 29, 2019; Foxborough, MA, USA; Brady (12) and Manning (10) shake hands after a preseason game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

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