After Wayne Rooney slapped WWE superstar Wade Barrett in the face and knocked him down on Monday Night Raw this past week, it became apparent that a feud between pro wrestling and football is imminent.
There are plenty of footballers in the Premier League and around the world that can go toe-to-toe with the best talent WWE has to offer. Much like WWE, football has its own selection of rough-riders, pretty-boys, divas, cheaters, ‘faces’ and ‘heels’.
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In the spirit of the obviously budding rivalry between the two sports, we’re going to break down the wrestler vs. footballer matches the world would LOVE to see. If Vince McMahon and Triple H are searching for that next great high-profile bout for Wrestlemania, they need look no further…!
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Petr Cech vs. Kane, Helmet vs. Mask Match:
Two veterans renown for their signature headgear – Cech’s protective helmet and Kane’s demonic mask – where the loser can’t wear their headpiece anymore.
Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Dolph Ziggler, Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match:
Two of the most athletic and downright handsome athletes in the world going at it in one of the hardest-hitting matches possible? Just don’t hit the face!
Diego Costa vs. Seth Rollins, No Holds Barred Match:
Two of the dirtiest players in their respective sports going at it in an anything goes match – no rules except pin your opponent.
Alexis Sanchez, Olivier Giroud & Mesut Ozil vs. The New Day, 6-Man Tag Team Match:
Sanchez, Giroud and Ozil make for a dominant trio at Emirates Stadium, but The New Day are two-time champs, something the Arsenal groups haven’t achieved even once yet.
John Terry vs. Ryback:
Not exactly an ideal matchup, but who besides Chelsea fans would NOT want to see Terry taken out with a Meathook Clothsline and then Shell-Shocked by The Big Guy?
Wayne Rooney vs. Sheamus:
The Man United striker and the Celtic Warrior face off in a war between England and Northern Ireland.
Adam Clayton vs. Daniel Bryan, Beard vs. Beard Match:
The rules are simple, the winner gets to shave the beard of the loser.
Terry Butcher vs. Ric Flair, First Blood Match:
Two superstars with a lengthy history of bleeding to achieve success put their bodies on the line in one of the most gruesome matches in wrestling.
Zlatan vs. Nikki Bella, Divas Match:
The Divas’ division in WWE is probably the only sport where Zlatan be at the bottom of the barrel. And Nikki Bella would make sure he stays there.
Didier Drogba (w/ Jose Mourinho) vs. Brock Lesnar (w/ Paul Heyman), Main Event title match:
Two ageless wonders who have found success everywhere joined by the two most boisterous managers in the world?