Liv Morgan ignited debate within the NFL and wrestling communities after responding to Tom Brady’s description of WWE as “cute” during a February 11 conversation with Logan Paul. The WWE star suggested that Brady may underestimate the skills involved in professional wrestling, emphasizing that while wrestlers might transition to football, football players would likely struggle in the wrestling ring. Morgan’s comments highlighted the complexity of WWE compared to the physical demands of football.
“There’s so much more to WWE than I think people understand and realize,”
Morgan said, via “Going Ringside.”
“No disrespect to any sport out there, but I feel like you can take a WWE star and perhaps put them on the football field and they will make do. We will get it done.”
“But can you take a football star and put them in a WWE ring, and can they do everything that we do? I don’t know about that. So, I think football is actually kind of cute. I think football is cute.”
Strong Reactions Emerge from NFL Fans and Observers
Morgan’s remarks sparked considerable backlash on social media, particularly on X, where several NFL fans and observers challenged her perspective. Many pointed out that numerous wrestlers in WWE began as football players, questioning Morgan’s claim about football players struggling in wrestling.
“Half the men’s locker room in NXT is full of failed football players,”
one fan remarked.
“Love Liv, but stupid take lol. The Rock and Roman wanted to be NFL stars and they didn’t even remotely become close to getting on the field in an actual NFL game. They became wrestlers because they realized playing professional football is not for them lol,”
another user added.
“A Hooters waitress can become a WWE champion but an NFL player couldn’t. Yeah ok,”
commented one fan.
“Does she have any idea how many former football players went into wrestling? Tons. You know how many pro wrestlers go play in the NFL? Zero. This ain’t remotely close,”
another response noted.
“There’s no way she’s serious, she’s gotta be slick cutting promo,”
a skeptical fan tweeted.
“Love Morgan but this is a dumb take. Except for maybe 2-3 male wrestlers, none of them would make a football team or even land on the practice squad. Be proud, don’t be delusional,”
someone else said.
WWE’s Tom Brady Reply Sparks Further Discussion
The NFL icon originally sparked the exchange by calling WWE “cute” during his podcast discussion with Logan Paul, likely drawing attention to the scripted element of wrestling compared to real football competition. Brady said,
“It’s cute. I love WWE. It’s very cute. But honestly, this is like real football. This is real competition.”
Several WWE personalities responded to Brady’s comment, including CM Punk, Paul Heyman, Tyler Breeze, and Oba Femi.
Paul Heyman took a humorous jab by downplaying Brady’s role, attributing much of his success to Patriots and Buccaneers teammate Rob Gronkowski.
“What’s Tom Brady done? He’s thrown a football across a field that was caught by Gronkowski,”
Heyman stated on Friday, via Sports Illustrated.
“Gronkowski deserves the credit. Belichick and his girlfriend deserve the credit. But Tom Brady?”
Meanwhile, CM Punk embraced the term Brady used, saying,
“What’s wrong with cute? I’m cute, Tom.”
Upcoming Events and WWE Plans
Liv Morgan is scheduled to appear on Monday’s WWE Raw event at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, where she will announce which champion she intends to challenge at WrestleMania. This appearance is anticipated amid the ongoing dialogue between the WWE and NFL communities.
Additionally, Tom Brady and Logan Paul are set to face each other in a flag football match in Saudi Arabia on March 21, a highly publicized game blending sports and entertainment.
Understanding the Wrestling and Football Rivalry
The ongoing debate underscores the contrasting nature of professional wrestling and American football, with fans and athletes passionately defending their sports. While football is recognized for its physical competition, WWE’s athleticism and performance artistry continue to seek broader appreciation. The social media exchanges and media spotlight highlight the blurred lines and mutual respect challenges between these high-profile sports sectors.
Liv Morgan responds to Tom Brady calling WWE ‘cute’:
“I think I might have read about it here and there, but I did not pay any mind to it because although a lot of people in WWE are cute, there's so much more to WWE than I think people understand and realize.
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— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) February 22, 2026
Half the men’s locker room in nxt is full of failed football players
— Deys (@DeysIsBack) February 23, 2026
Love Liv, but stupid take lol
The Rock and Roman wanted to be NFL stars and they didnt even remotely became close to getting on the field in actual NFL game. The became wrestlers because they realized playing professional football is not for them lol
— Stone Cold Killa (@stonecodykilla) February 22, 2026
A hooters waitress can become a WWE champion but an NFL player couldn't. Yeah ok
— squint Uso (@fleaval) February 22, 2026
Does she have any idea how many former football players went into wrestling? Tons. You know how many pro wrestlers go play in the NFL? Zero. This ain’t remotely close.
— JS33 (@sugruejohn) February 22, 2026
Theres no way she's serious, she's gotta be slick cutting promo.
— Lahen Ramoutar (@LahenR_ZA) February 22, 2026
Love Morgan but this is a dumb take. Except for maybe 2-3 male wrestlers, none of them would make a football team or even land on the practice squad. Be proud, don’t be delusional.
— NoDay8ut2Day (@NoDayBt2Day82) February 22, 2026
