NFL star Tom Brady makes WWE-style Cody Rhodes entrance before Eli Manning's brutal surprise at Fanatics Fest

Los Angeles fan page X reported that at Fanatics Fest on June 20, 2025, former NFL superstar Tom Brady walked out under the theme song of wrestling star Cody Rhodes. The moment shocked the crowd. Just seconds later Brady was taken by surprise when another NFL legend, Eli Manning, ran in and tackled him hard. Fans online are calling it “epic” and “hilarious.” The viral clip has sparked laughter and debate across social media.


NFL star Tom Brady imitates Cody Rhodes then gets slammed by Eli Manning

Tom Brady was given prominence at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, during Fanatics Fest to the loud WWE wrestler Cody Rhodes' entrance music. As he walked out wearing a cape and savoring the WWE-style energy, the crowd cheered.

TOM BRADY CAME OUT TO CODY RHODES THEME SONG THEN GOT ATTACKED BY ELI MANNING 😭

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

(Fanatics Fest) pic.twitter.com/6e1r0jlAF1

— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) June 20, 2025

Retiring Giants quarterback Eli Manning swiftly ran onto the stage and playfully but powerfully body-slammed Brady. The audience gasped and then roared. A video clip on X already has over 1 million views and thousands of comments cheering the stunt.

NFL star Eli Manning steals the show with surprise hit at Tom Brady Eli Manning revealed after the moment that he had planned the surprise with event organizers. A video posted by Fanatics Fest showed him waiting offstage before jumping Brady. Manning’s move left fans stunned and laughing. One fan on X commented, “Eli just outdid WWE at Fanatics Fest,” while another said, “This took Fanatics Fest to a new level.”

The playful attack has sparked debates about who stole the spotlight. Some fans argue Manning wins the night; others say Brady’s dramatic entrance was the real show-stopper.

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The playful rivalry between the two former quarterbacks now trends on social media. Reddit threads and tweets are praising both Brady’s bold entrance choice and Manning’s perfect timing. Many compare the moment to a WWE event, calling it one of the most entertaining non-game sports moments ever.

As fans digest the clip, more memes and remixes have followed. Even Cody Rhodes shared a laugh, reposting the entrance and tagging Brady with a smiley emoji. The shared moment has created a crossover moment between NFL fans and WWE audiences.

The scene from Fanatics Fest has clearly gone viral. It gave fans an unforgettable blend of football history, wrestling hype, and surprising humor. Tom Brady and Eli Manning stepping into this playful arena has created a memory that will be shared long after the event ends.