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The forced entry of Dwayne Johnson into the high-profile storyline of Cody Rhodes versus Roman Reigns has caught the attention of almost every member of the WWE Universe. Interestingly, one of these members who has been keeping a close watch on the #WeWantCody movement is none other than NFL star George Kittle.

The 49ers player had recently talked about the Dwayne Johnson, Cody Rhodes, and Roman Reigns fiasco on the opening night of the Super Bowl. But now, an old video that has gone viral on the internet showcases Kittle picking sides back then. It looks like Kittle is already supporting the camp of The Tribal Chief.

George Kittle takes The Tribal Chief Roman Reigns’s side?

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George Kittle, a standout tight end for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL, is not just a wrestling fan; he also has a dedicated fanbase. He’s set to compete in Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday. Kittle is a big WWE fan who even got involved in WrestleMania 39, delivering a clothesline to The Miz. Several WWE stars, including Roman Reigns, The Usos, Naomi, and Bayley, have consistently shown support for George Kittle over the years. Following the recent announcement of the match between Dwayne Johnson and Roman Reigns, an old video resurfaced from 2022 featuring Kittle.

At the time of writing, the video has gained 143,271 views and 3.1k likes. In the video, Kittle expresses admiration for Roman Reigns during an interview at the WWE set before WrestleMania 39.

He said, “Oh besides the fact he’s a Niners fan so he’s obviously incredible gotta love it,” emphasizing his incredible power. 

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The five-time Pro Bowler used SB Opening Night to talk about his dream match for WrestleMania 40.

Kittle pitches a dream match idea to WWE before WM 40

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Fans rallied behind the #WeWantCody hashtag in the wake of the controversy over Cody Rhodes’ demotion, which caused a spike in dislikes on WWE videos. George Kittle voiced his support for Cody Rhodes and drew attention to the campaign. 

But he did admit that Roman Reigns and The Rock are two of his favored wrestlers. Additionally, he even made a wild suggestion that the Rock referee a match between these two superstars. Many fans are still very much on Cody’s side and aren’t interested in The Rock’s role. Nevertheless, this plotline has gained traction and could offer itself as the best outcome.

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