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Brady Calls Wrestling 'Cute'; WWE Stars Fire Back

2/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Tom Brady, an NFL quarterback, said pro wrestling is 'cute' on Logan Paul’s podcast.
He stated that wrestlers are not on the same athletic level as football players.
CM Punk humorously questioned, 'What's wrong with cute?'
Drew McIntyre, a WWE Superstar, attributed Brady's remarks to ignorance.
Paul Heyman criticized Brady, stating that credit for success belongs to others, not him.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural WrestleMania in 1985 marked a pivotal moment in professional wrestling, drawing over 19,000 fans to Madison Square Garden and transforming the industry into a mainstream spectacle. Spearheaded by Vince McMahon, the event featured celebrities and helped establish wrestling as a cultural phenomenon, while also igniting a rivalry with football, as athletes like Tom Brady often dismissed wrestling's legitimacy.

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Story summary

Tom Brady, an NFL quarterback, said pro wrestling is 'cute' on Logan Paul’s podcast.
He stated that wrestlers are not on the same athletic level as football players.
CM Punk humorously questioned, 'What's wrong with cute?'
Drew McIntyre, a WWE Superstar, attributed Brady's remarks to ignorance.
Paul Heyman criticized Brady, stating that credit for success belongs to others, not him.

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