During Sunday’s Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders NFL game, Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. and other members of the team took down receiver Hunter Renfrow with a Magic Killer-type move, which was somewhat similar to what Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson do.
Samuel was flagged for unnecessary roughness on the play.
Having worked as team doc in @NFL and @WWE, I promise that the #SoFi artificial turf is much less forgiving than the wrestling ring. pic.twitter.com/sN9P0Vn2j4
— David J. Chao – ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc) October 1, 2023
During a recent appearance on the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Joe Coffey commented on where he goes to for advice in WWE NXT, Terry Taylor’s coaching, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On who he goes to for advice in NXT: “The coaching, and just sitting under the knowledge tree in NXT, is unbelievable. Fit Finlay … is very well versed — this is his style. This is his match. But I’ll also go to some of the other guys … like Robbie Brookside and Johnny Moss, who might have a few tricks up their sleeve.”
On Terry Taylor’s coaching: “Terry has been unbelievable. Just sitting, listening to him talk about the business is enough. … He’s helped me become a better professional — the way my body moves and the way I start thinking about different psychology and stuff like that.”
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In a recent NFL game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders, a play reminiscent of a move commonly seen in professional wrestling caught the attention of fans and commentators alike. Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. and his teammates executed a move similar to the Magic Killer, a signature move performed by Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, also known as the Good Brothers in the world of wrestling.
During the play, Samuel and his teammates took down Raiders receiver Hunter Renfrow using a technique that resembled the Magic Killer. However, Samuel was penalized for unnecessary roughness, highlighting the stark contrast between the physicality allowed in football compared to professional wrestling.
The incident sparked a discussion on social media, with many fans drawing comparisons between the two sports. Dr. David J. Chao, who has worked as a team doctor in both the NFL and WWE, chimed in on Twitter, emphasizing that the artificial turf used in NFL stadiums, such as SoFi Stadium where the game took place, is much less forgiving than the wrestling ring.
While this play showcased the crossover between football and wrestling, it is not uncommon for athletes from both sports to draw inspiration from one another. Wrestlers often incorporate elements of football into their performances, while football players sometimes adopt wrestling-inspired moves during games.
In a recent interview on the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, WWE NXT wrestler Joe Coffey discussed seeking advice from various sources within NXT. He mentioned coaches like Fit Finlay, Robbie Brookside, and Johnny Moss, who have extensive knowledge and experience in the wrestling industry. Coffey also praised Terry Taylor’s coaching, stating that Taylor has helped him improve as a professional wrestler by providing valuable insights into body movement and psychology.
This incident serves as a reminder of the influence and overlap between professional wrestling and other sports. It highlights how athletes from different disciplines can learn from each other and incorporate different techniques into their respective crafts.
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