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WATCH: Lane Johnson gets in a workout with WWE star Seth Rollins ahead of Wrestlemania 40

Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson gets in a work out with WWE World Heavyweight champion Seth Rollins ahead of Wrestlemania 40

Lane Johnson is one of the most charismatic players in the NFL, and the Eagles right tackle will indeed have options once his football career ends.

Johnson is a former Oklahoma Sooner and has a tight relationship with WWE Hall of Fame announcer Jim Ross.

During a previous sitdown with Trey Wingo on his “Half-Forgotten History” podcast, Johnson discussed the potential of a post-NFL wrestling career based on the projections of Jim Ross, who promised the Eagles a star shot if he ever wanted it.

“Jim Ross, J.R., was an announcer for the WWE. He was always at our games and he would just whisper in my ear every now and then, ‘hey, if football don’t work out, I got you a spot,’ ” Johnson explained. “So I feel like in my heart I want to be a wrestler, but we’ll see what happens when this football’s done. But, yeah, I would love to. It’s something you never have to grow up in, just seems like a lot of fun.”

The 6-foot-6, 317-pound Johnson would be an imposing character. He could build a solid niche by leveraging his Texas roots and relationship with Stone Cold Steve Austin.

Johnson and the Eagles are playing host to Wrestlemania 40, as the sport’s biggest event kicked out activities in Philadelphia and will commence with two days of action at Lincoln Financial Field.

WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins will face Drew McIntyre on night two and decided to hit the weights with Johnson ahead of Wrestlemania 40.

Eagles’ Lane Johnson cuts a WWE style promo with the Golden Title ahead of playoffs

A wrestling fanatic and future Universal Champion, watch as Eagles’ Lane Johnson cuts a WWE-style promo with the Golden Title ahead of the NFL playoffs

Lane Johnson is one of the most charismatic players in the NFL and the Eagles’ right tackle will surely have options once his football career comes to an end.

Johnson is a former Oklahoma Sooner and has a tight relationship with WWE Hall of Fame announcer, Jim Ross.

During the 2021 NFL offseason, Johnson sat down with Trey Wingo to discuss a potential future with the WWE.

“Jim Ross, J.R., was an announcer for the WWE. He was always at our games and he would just whisper in my ear every now and then, ‘hey, if football doesn’t work out, I got you a spot,’ ” Johnson explained. “So I feel like in my heart I want to be a wrestler, but we’ll see what happens when this football’s done. But, yeah, I would love to. It’s something you never have to grow up in, just seems like a lot of fun.”

A Pro Bowl and All-Pro right tackle, Johnson has been rehabbing an abdominal injury over the past three weeks but looks to be in phenomenal physical shape.

Johnson received a gift while at his ‘Bro Barn’ recently, unveiling his new WWE Golden Title.

Staying in character ahead of the Wild Card round and NFC Divisional round, Johnson cut this amazing promo putting everyone on notice.

The 6-foot-6, 317-pound Johnson would be an imposing character and could lean on his Texas roots and relationship with Stone Cold Steve Austin to build a solid niche.

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Lincoln Financial Field to host WWE’s WrestleMania 40

Philadelphia and the Eagles’ home stadium of Lincoln Financial Field to host WWE’s WrestleMania 40

Philadelphia has several wrestling fans on the roster and Wednesday’s announcement should be huge for guys like Lane Johnson.

The Eagles announced that Lincoln Financial Field will host WWE’s pop-culture extravaganza, WrestleMania 40, on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, 2024.

“The Philadelphia Eagles are thrilled to partner with WWE as WrestleMania makes its much-anticipated return to Philadelphia in 2024,” said Eagles President and PHL Sports Chair Don Smolenski. “We are excited to help showcase the industry’s most iconic event in front of a global viewing audience and look forward to providing WWE fans in attendance with a first-class experience at Lincoln Financial Field.”

A week-long celebration and two-day spectacular, it’ll be the first time Philadelphia has been the host city in 25 years.

Additional information and ticket prices for WrestleMania at Lincoln Financial Field will be announced soon.

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Eagles RT Lane Johnson eyeing pro wrestling career after his NFL playing days end

Lane Johnson told Jim Ross that he wants to be a pro wrestler when he retires from the NFL

Lane Johnson is one of the most charismatic players in the NFL and the Eagles’ right tackle will surely have options once his football career comes to an end.

Johnson is a former Oklahoma Sooner and has a tight relationship with WWE Hall of Fame announcer, Jim Ross.

During a recent sitdown with Trey Wingo on his “Half-Forgotten History” podcast, Johnson discussed the potential of a post-NFL wrestling career, based on the projections of Jim Ross, who promised the Eagles a star a shot if he ever wanted it.

“Jim Ross, J.R., was an announcer for the WWE. He was always at our games and he would just whisper in my ear every now and then, ‘hey, if football don’t work out, I got you a spot,’ ” Johnson explained. “So I feel like in my heart I want to be a wrestler, but we’ll see what happens when this football’s done. But, yeah, I would love to. It’s something you never have to grow up in, just seems like a lot of fun.”

The 6-foot-6, 317-pound Johnson would be an imposing character and could lean on his Texas roots and relationship with Stone Cold Steve Austin to build a solid niche.

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