Report: Rob Gronkowski Close To Signing With WWE
Ryan Satin of ProWrestlingsheet.com appearing on last night’s WWE Backstage on FS1, reported that WWE is in talks with former NFL great Rob Gronkowski, with a deal being finalized soon. Satin stated the former New England Patriot could be an appearance on WWE Smackdown on FOX on March 20th in New Orleans.
Gronkowski has flirted with WWE in the past, appearing in a physical confrontation at WrestleMania 33 in 2017 where he helped his friend and WWE superstar Mojo Rawley score a win the in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
Gronk who has done several television ventures outside of pro football, has been public about wanting to do more with the WWE for some time. He currently serves as an NFL commentator for FOX Sports.Gronkowski was seen in photos with WWE executives Triple H and Stephanie McMahon at this year’s Super Bowl.
Could this three-time Super Bowl star bring his grid iron grit to WWE just in time for WrestleMania? How would YOU utilize Gronkowski in a fantasy booking scenario? Tell us in the comments below. The panel on ‘Backstage’ threw in their takes how what they want to see happen with the big man in the video below.
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