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Patrick Peterson has a clear message for Tom Brady: stay away from the squared circle. The former Arizona Cardinals cornerback publicly urged the seven-time Super Bowl champion to avoid WWE as rumors intensify about a potential wrestling storyline involving Logan Paul.
Speaking with TMZ Sports at Billy Swagga Vance's golf invitational, Peterson acknowledged Brady's toughness and competitive nature but argued those qualities don't translate to professional wrestling. "Tom don't wanna go to WWE," Peterson said. "He's a quarterback and I know Tom is a tough guy."
Peterson, who spent 13 seasons in the NFL, noted that he had been around Brady multiple times and recognized him as a hard-nosed competitor shaped by his years at the University of Michigan. "Those Michigan men, they definitely wear their heart on their sleeve," Peterson continued. "But the WWE, Tom? Just let it be. Just let it be, man."
Key Analysis
The speculation began when Brady publicly expressed interest in wrestling during a July 16 live recording of Cody Rhodes' "What Do You Wanna Talk About?" at Fanatics Fest. Brady said he had been waiting for WWE president Nick Khan to develop a storyline for him, pointing to former teammate Rob Gronkowski's WWE appearances and Paul's successful transition from internet personality and boxer to professional wrestler. "I think I can get in there for at least one match, right?" Brady said. "Come on, Nick. Come on, make it happen."
The feud escalated at Fanatics Fest when Brady and Paul confronted each other onstage. With NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns between them, Brady reached across and slapped Paul before the two were separated. Paul claimed the confrontation began because he had been mocking Brady over their previous flag-football competition. He later criticized the retired quarterback on X and noted his recovery from a torn triceps. Brady responded by calling Paul a "dork" and wrote that he would try again next time.
Their exchanges began months earlier after Paul suggested his WWE career made him as athletic as NFL players. Brady dismissed that as "cute," and the pair continued antagonizing each other before and after competing in the March 2026 Fanatics Flag Football Classic. TMZ Sports subsequently reported that Brady and WWE were engaged in discussions about a possible appearance.
Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees encouraged WWE to arrange a confrontation, saying, "They should schedule that." WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry called the potential matchup "a match made in heaven," arguing that Brady's fame and Paul's wrestling experience could create enormous mainstream interest. Alexa Bliss also supported a possible appearance, though she warned that Brady would quickly learn how much physical punishment professional wrestlers endure.
Brady retired from the NFL after the 2022 season and now works as Fox's lead NFL analyst while maintaining several sports and business interests. Paul said in May that doctors had given him an estimated six-month recovery period after his triceps injury, although he has publicly pushed WWE's medical team to clear him sooner.
Originally reported by yahoo.