Peyton Manning is one of the NFL’s most prominent entities. He always has the charm that hooks up the audience. Manning has remained off the games after pursuing retirement and turned into a media celebrity. The former NFL QB recently hosted the CMA 2022 alongside Luke Bryan. However, The HOF QB could not help but take a jab over Carrie Underwood at the expense of his co-host’s past comments.

The CMAs had Luke Bryan at their 55th annual award show for Country Music. The singer took a shot over Carrie Underwood’s husband, who took a stance for Aaron Rodgers. Peyton Manning did not hold back, either. During the 2022 CMAs, Manning kept it light-hearted but warned Luke Bryan not to make it happen again.

Peyton Manning pulls the savage switch

Peyton Manning mentioned, “Well, Carrie Underwood and I have a lot in common. We both work with Brad Paisley we’ve both been on Sunday Night Football a lot, and we’re both very nervous about what Luke Bryan might say tonight.” The crowd had a massive pour of laughter, and Bryan also seemed to be nervous about what he might say.

Luke Bryan’s comments from the 55th Annual CMA Awards had Carrie Underwood give a stare toward the host. Bryan. The American Idol judge remarked on Aaron Rodgers’ covid-19 vaccine stance, and Underwood’s husband, Mike Fisher, openly backed up the QB on social media.

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Aaron Rodgers’ covid-19 scenario led to an entire frenzy. It led to the QB facing intense criticism for not taking the vaccine. But the Packers QB1 gave clarity on the situation with his appearance on Joe Rogan’s Podcast, where A-Rod gave the reason for his denial.

Eli Manning is keeping count of his brother’s jokes

The 2022 CMAs saw Peyton Manning and Luke Bryant share the stage and have a good time in Tennessee. It might be the first time for Elder Manning to host such an event. However, he made it look like his regular show with his brother, Eli Manning. The former Broncos QB had some jabs over his younger brother, and it did not remain unnoticed.

Peyton Manning joked that working with Luke Bryan would be like the Brothers’ Monday Night Football show. Later that night, the HOF QB asked brothers TJ and John Osborne if their mother forced them to work together. If that’s the case, he understands how they feel. But Eli Manning was keeping track of the joke count.

Safe to say, Peyton Manning enjoyed his time as the show host.

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