Feb. 8, 2026, 9:01 a.m. ET
New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo hasn’t ruled out a future in professional wrestling once his NFL days are over.
TMZ Sports recently caught up with Skatt, and the 24-year-old expressed genuine interest in becoming a WWE superstar post-football.
“There’s a chance,” Skattebo said. “I feel like I’m a pretty good actor, so there’s a chance there.”
Skattebo’s comments follow a viral moment last year when he participated in a scripted ringside brawl on WWE’s Monday Night Raw at Madison Square Garden.
Sidelined with a severe ankle injury at the time, Skattebo joined teammates and comedian Andrew Schulz in a confrontation with The Judgment Day faction, including Dominik Mysterio, Finn Balor, and JD McDonagh. The segment involved pushing and staged chaos, drawing widespread attention — and some criticism.
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Skattebo defended the appearance, emphasizing it was a safe, fun way to stay engaged during recovery. He previously told critics: “If you don’t like that I’m having a good time while dealing with a tough time, then just go ahead and unfollow and casually move on.”
The Giants were fully aware of the scripted event beforehand, with then-interim head coach Mike Kafka confirming the team viewed it positively as harmless fun for the rookie.
Beyond wrestling, Skattebo has built a strong online presence, including 148,000 Twitch followers, hinting at entertainment pursuits after football. While focused on his gridiron career under new head coach John Harbaugh, he’s keeping doors open for a potential WWE leap.
