Detroit Lions RB Attends WrestleMania for Second Straight Year

Jahmyr Gibbs is a big fan of WWE and was spotted at the annual wrestling event.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 10:58pm by

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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs attended WrestleMania, the annual flagship event of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), for the second consecutive year. Gibbs was spotted in the crowd at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where the 42nd edition of WrestleMania was held.

Why it matters

Gibbs' attendance at WrestleMania highlights the growing crossover between the NFL and the world of professional wrestling, as more and more athletes from various sports are making appearances at WWE events. This trend reflects the enduring popularity of WWE and its ability to attract a diverse audience beyond its core fan base.

The details

After the opening contest, which featured a six-man tag team match, cameras panned to show several celebrities in attendance, including Gibbs and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle. The main event on the first evening featured Cody Rhodes taking on Randy Orton for the WWE Championship.

  • Gibbs attended WrestleMania for the second consecutive year.
  • The 42nd annual WrestleMania event was 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.

Cody Rhodes

The current WWE Champion who was set to take on Randy Orton in the main event.

Randy Orton

A 14-time WWE World Champion who was challenging Cody Rhodes for the title.

Paul "Triple H" Levesque

The head of WWE creative who has faced criticism for the inclusion of celebrities at WrestleMania.

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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 on the first evening of WrestleMania will feature Cody Rhodes taking on Randy Orton for the WWE Championship.

The takeaway

Jahmyr Gibbs' attendance at WrestleMania for the second consecutive year highlights the growing crossover between the NFL and the world of professional wrestling, as more athletes from various sports continue to make appearances at WWE events. This trend reflects the enduring popularity of WWE and its ability to attract a diverse audience beyond its core fan base.