Detroit Lions RB Attends WrestleMania Again

Jahmyr Gibbs makes second straight appearance at WWE's marquee event

Apr. 18, 2026 at 11:08pm by

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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is a big fan of World Wrestling Entertainment and has attended WrestleMania, the company's marquee event, for the second straight year. Gibbs was spotted in the crowd at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where this year's WrestleMania is being held.

Why it matters

Gibbs' attendance at WrestleMania highlights the crossover between the NFL and professional wrestling, as athletes from different sports often make appearances at major WWE events. It also showcases Gibbs' personal interests and fandom outside of his football career.

The details

For the second consecutive year, Gibbs was seen in the audience at WrestleMania, which featured a six-man tag team match to open the show. Cameras panned to show Gibbs and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle among the celebrities in attendance. The main event of the first evening was set to feature Cody Rhodes taking on Randy Orton for the WWE Championship, though the buildup to the match has included the addition of former NFL punter and sports talk host Pat McAfee to Orton's corner.

  • Gibbs has attended WrestleMania for the second straight year.
  • WrestleMania 42 is being held on April 18, 2026 in Las Vegas.

The players

Jahmyr Gibbs

A running back for the Detroit Lions who is a big fan of WWE and has attended WrestleMania for the past two years.

George Kittle

A tight end for the San Francisco 49ers who was also spotted in the crowd at WrestleMania 42.

Cody Rhodes

The current WWE Champion who is set to face Randy Orton in the main event of WrestleMania 42.

Randy Orton

A 14-time WWE World Champion who is challenging Cody Rhodes for the title at WrestleMania 42.

Pat McAfee

A former NFL punter and sports talk host who has been added to Randy Orton's corner for the WrestleMania 42 main event.

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What they’re saying

“It's a funny thing when people say, if you're online or you hear fans talking and they're like, 'I didn't like that.' Yeah, I know. Believe me, I'm the first guy going, 'That didn't work. That wasn't good. We screwed up there.' Sometimes you're putting things out there and you're like, 'Eh, this'll be decent.' It's not going to be A++. It has to ebb and flow throughout the year. There are times when you're like, 'This show will be good.' It's not going to be guns blazing. And then there are times when you know you've got to put your foot on the gas.”

— Paul 'Triple H' Levesque, Head of WWE Creative

What’s next

The main event of WrestleMania 42 on Saturday evening will feature Cody Rhodes challenging Randy Orton for the WWE Championship, with Pat McAfee in Orton's corner.

The takeaway

Jahmyr Gibbs' attendance at WrestleMania for the second straight year showcases the continued crossover between the NFL and professional wrestling, as athletes from different sports often make appearances at major WWE events. Gibbs' fandom for WWE highlights his personal interests outside of football.