WWE Legend Calls for Tom Brady to Face Brock Lesnar

Shawn Michaels says the NFL star should be 'fed' to the WWE superstar after his 'cute' comments about wrestling.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 12:27pm

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WWE legend Shawn Michaels has joked that he would like to see NFL star Tom Brady face off against Brock Lesnar in the ring, following Brady's recent 'cute' comments about professional wrestling. Michaels said that anyone who wants to 'do this stuff' should be 'fed' to Lesnar, implying that the WWE would be eager to book a match between the two athletes.

Why it matters

Brady's comments about WWE have sparked a wave of reactions from current and former wrestlers, who have taken shots at the NFL quarterback. This back-and-forth has fueled speculation that Brady could potentially make an appearance at an upcoming WWE event, such as WrestleMania 42, which is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas.

The details

During a conversation with Sports Illustrated, Michaels was asked about Brady's WWE comments and who he would like to see the NFL star face. Without hesitation, Michaels suggested putting Brady in the ring with Brock Lesnar, saying 'Anybody that wants to do this stuff, we all just feed them to Brock.' Meanwhile, Seth Rollins has also expressed interest in wrestling Brady, claiming the NFL veteran does not have 'the guts' to show up at WrestleMania 42.

  • Tom Brady made his 'cute' comments about WWE while attending Logan Paul's ImPaulsive podcast during the Super Bowl 60 media.
  • Brock Lesnar is currently involved in a heated rivalry with Oba Femi ahead of WrestleMania 42.
  • WrestleMania 42 is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The players

Shawn Michaels

A legendary WWE wrestler and Hall of Famer who has suggested that Tom Brady should be 'fed' to Brock Lesnar.

Tom Brady

The NFL star who has made 'cute' comments about professional wrestling, sparking reactions from WWE superstars.

Brock Lesnar

A dominant WWE superstar who Shawn Michaels believes should face off against Tom Brady.

Seth Rollins

A current WWE wrestler who has expressed interest in wrestling Tom Brady, claiming the NFL veteran does not have 'the guts' to show up at WrestleMania 42.

Oba Femi

A WWE superstar who is currently involved in a heated rivalry with Brock Lesnar ahead of WrestleMania 42.

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What they’re saying

“[There are a] Number of people who could stretch him three ways from Sunday. I [would] put him in the ring with Brock Lesnar, obviously, that's an easy one. Anybody that wants to do this stuff, we all just feed them to Brock.”

— Shawn Michaels, WWE Legend

“Open to the prospect of wrestling Brady, Rollins further claimed that the NFL veteran did not have 'the guts' to show up at WrestleMania 42.”

— Seth Rollins, WWE Superstar

What’s next

As of now, Lesnar finds himself in a heated rivalry with Oba Femi ahead of WrestleMania 42, while Brady, who was once rumored to attend WrestleMania this year, has not yet shared anything concrete on it.

The takeaway

This back-and-forth between WWE superstars and Tom Brady highlights the ongoing interest and speculation around the NFL star potentially making an appearance in the world of professional wrestling. While it remains to be seen if Brady will actually step into the ring, the comments from Michaels and Rollins suggest that the WWE would be eager to book a high-profile match featuring the football legend.