Rob Gronkowski should have been in his element as the host of “Wrestlemania 36,” but the former New England Patriots tight end didn’t seem immediately comfortable in the role.
Perhaps the lack of fans — precaution taken in response to COVID-19 — got to Gronk. Perhaps it was simply inexperience. But his debut as a host for this two-day event did not go well. He kicked off the show with an introduction when he said he was “the host with the most.” Then he joked that he was “the right man for the job, because I know how to start a party on a Saturday night and end it 30 hours later.”
He was then joined by Mojo Rawley, a wrestler and good friend of Gronk’s. They got amped up for the night’s events. Here’s a look at the moment.
Who better to kick things off and get you pumped than @RobGronkowski and @MojoRawleyWWE?! #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/d99mcsdZDQ
— WWE (@WWE) April 4, 2020
The reviews came in over the course of the night, and unfortunately for Gronk, WWE fans were not happy with his performance. Here’s what folks were saying on Twitter about Gronk at Wrestlemania.
Did anyone predict the Pats dynasty would end with a Round 1 loss to Ryan Tannehill, Brady leaving for the Bucs and moving into Jeter’s house in Tampa, and Gronk hosting a no-fan WrestleMania?
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) April 4, 2020
I am a boomer when I see Gronk
— Bryan Alvarez (@bryanalvarez) April 4, 2020
The fact that I have to watch Gronk host Wrestlemania… 🤦🏾♀️
— A.KelseyV. (@LexiKelsey25) April 5, 2020
Can I set my TV up to automatically mute Gronk when he talks?#WrestleMania
— J O E (@Walk_With_Joe) April 4, 2020
Things I think most of us agree on regarding #WrestleMania
❌ We don't like Gronk
✅ Undertaker v AJ was superb
✅ Seth v KO was MOTN with a great moment
✅ Ladder match was solid— Phil – ItsPhilRealToMe 🇬🇧 (@ItsPhilRealToMe) April 5, 2020
Gronk and Mojo are your #Wrestlemania36 host. Ten years from now, remember that this was everyone's rock bottom. @Matmenpodcast
— Treehouse Vince (@TreehouseVince) April 4, 2020
Wait a minute… did that Gronk guy actually get paid for “hosting” #WrestleMania tonight?! Like, seriously now… ? #WWE
— WE WANT TABLES! (@KayfabeGimmick) April 5, 2020
At least Gronk has another night to salvage his reputation and win over WWE fans.
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