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You’ve now got EA Sports' College Football 25 or maybe you are about to. You’ve checked out the play modes and started at least one dynasty. Maybe you’ve even won the new 12-team College Football Playoff. Congratulations on that if you did, by the way. There are a ton of people online willing to match up and play the next game.
But what if you want something more? Something different? We've got just what you need. A college football team full of wrestlers that actually played the game (most of them anyways).
What better way to create a team full of larger-than-life personas that have the size and skills to match. We've done the heavy lifting (no pun intended) to get you a solid starting lineup for this roster. Add your favorites that we might have missed for depth.
All-Wrestling Team: The Name
What do we name the College Football 25 All-Wrestling Team? You need something that fits the roster just right. I’ve got just name we need. "The Buzzards." Some of them are a little ugly, they would always hang around in games waiting to pick their opponents apart, and of course the obvious reference to Bray Wyatt and his character.
The Most Electrifying Offense
The Rock, QB
"What the hell?" you say. "He was a LB at Miami." Yes, true. But I’ve got an incredibly strong LB corps coming up. There’s no doubt that The Rock has become the face that runs the place, and isn’t that typically your QB? The guy that wants to be front and center and lead the team. You can use his weight from when he first came on the scene instead of his much larger frame he sports these days.
Bray Wyatt, RT
R.I.P. to Wyatt first of all. A talent taken from us far too soon. Wyatt played at the recent back-to-back Sun Belt Championship school, Troy. He did play on the offensive line, so this seems like a natural fit. More to come from this angle at the end.
Lex Luger, LT
Back to the old school feel here. The torture rack will have to wait until after the game, but Luger got it done on the field. He spent time at both Penn State and Miami before off-field trouble helped lead him to wrestling. Fun fact, he was also a teammate of former Georgia and Miami coach Mark Richt.
John Cena, C
Don’t lie, you heard his entrance music when you read his name, didn’t you? Look, Cena is a bigger star than this position usually entails. However, we also know Cena typically did what was best for business. This was his position in college, and he’ll continue to do it for this team. Hustle, loyalty, respect. He’ll gain it all while helping The Rock decipher defenses.
Big Van Vader, RG
Think you could get him to wear the mask under the helmet? I digress. This mammoth human being is even bigger than I remember. He was listed at 6-foot-5 and 450 pounds. Pretty sure the defensive linemen are going to run into some issues getting around this fella.
John ‘Bradshaw’ Layfield, LG
Bradshaw helps complete what would certainly be the most dominant offensive lines in all of college football. Plus, I couldn’t have just one part of the APA. Ah, yes, for those of you that understand that reference, you’ll be seeing him on the defensive side of the ball shortly.
Baron Corbin, TE
"The Lone Wolf" not only played football but is also a two-time Golden Gloves regional amateur boxing champion. Having hands like that, I couldn’t keep him on the line. At 6-foot-8 and 285 pounds, he was an easy choice to place at the tight end position.
Mojo Rawely, RB
Rawley played on both sides of the ball in high school. Never at the RB position though. I think this tandem would be perfect for the old school Power-I set. Not likely to blow anyone away with the speed option here.
Solo Sikoa, RB
The current leader of The Bloodline. Had to include some current stars in this lineup and although he didn’t play RB in college, I feel like he fits the need here but could certainly get the job done.
Kane, WR
Again, speed isn’t going to be a factor for the opposition against this lineup. So why not team up the Brothers of Destruction? And hell, if they can’t catch, we’ll just have them block.
Undertaker, WR
This one went against the grain for the first time. The Undertaker never actually played football. He was actually a college basketball player, but he is a huge fan of the Texas Longhorns and you just can’t split up this duo.
The 'Real' Linebacker U
Big E, DT
Big E remains out with a long-term neck injury and may never actually wrestle again. Which is sad because he’s a personal favorite of mine. He played this position in college for the Iowa Hawkeyes, so this one is a no-brainer.
Ron Simmons ‘Farooq,' DT
I told you the APA would reappear. And make no mistake, this is also legitimately the best player on the roster. Simmons played at Florida State under Bobby Bowden. He’s had his jersey retired and is also in the College Football Hall of Fame. Oh, he also finished ninth in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1979—as a defensive tackle.
Titus O’Neil, DE
Another Florida entry but this time for the Gators. O’Neil was a national champion for the blue and orange during his redshirt freshman season under Steve Spurrier. He appeared in 44 games during his playing career in college.
Brock Lesnar, DE
So what he didn’t play in college. He won a national championship for Minnesota in wrestling instead. Plus, he did try his hand at the NFL at one point. Lesnar’s got the pedigree to get it done and he helps round out the defensive line.
The Usos (Jimmy, Jey), Safety
Can’t split this team up. The natural chemistry here is undeniable. Plus, the athletic prowess will help these guys get the job done. High flyers in the ring, I’m sure the ball hawking would come naturally to them as well.
Enzo Amore, CB
You know the trash talk would be fun to listen to with this guy. I’m not positive he wouldn’t get burned badly on occasion but the gift of gab is strong here and he takes this spot easily.
Finn Balor, CB
I’m not sure Balor even knows what football is, so unlike the many already listed here, this one is a stretch. But have you seen the guys abs and quickness? I’m pretty sure he could make the adjustment. Plus, there was no way I was leaving off a guy who also goes by "The Demon."
Stone Cold Steve Austin, LB
He played LB at North Texas and he also played that position for the movie, "The Longest Yard" (2005). There was absolutely no way the Texas Rattlesnake was being left off this roster.
Roman Reigns, LB
A standout LB at Georgia Tech, Reigns also tried his hand at the NFL, spending time with both the Minnesota Vikings and Jacksonville Jaguars. The true leader of The Bloodline is not currently on TV, but his return may just be one of the best we’ve ever seen.
Goldberg, LB
Goldberg actually started as a DT at Georgia. He’s being moved to LB here because we know just how great of a spear he delivered. After injuring your starting RB, he’s like to be heard yelling, "Who’s next?"
Here's the Kicker
Pat McAfee , K
This one feels like cheating but hey, McAfee’s not only announcing for the WWE but he’s also showed just how great of an athlete kickers can be by getting into the ring numerous times and putting on surprisingly great matches.
A few names you could also throw in for added depth:
Ted DiBiase: The Million Dollar man just missed out on being named a starter.
Brian Pillman: Just couldn’t find a place for him with all the other big names.
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan: A talented football player but I could also see him as the team’s mascot. Sporting his wood 2x4 and an American flag while roaming the sidelines.
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