NFL Stars Who Belong in Pro Wrestling: Is Roger Goodell the New Vince McMahon?

Is an explanation really necessary? Brady transcended the game to near superstar stature, embarking on a modeling career to go with his football reputation.

As the victories piled on, so did the arrogance.

Think: "We're only going to score 17 points?"

His relationship with Jessica Simpson broke the hearts of female football fans across the country.

But his inability to show up in big games breaks the hearts of Cowboys' fans around the world.

It's not because he's evil, dark, or vicious. It's because we all know he should be playing with a mask on.

Here we have the very epitome of a wrestler who fans love to hate. And let's be honest—that's what wrestling fans love most.

They love to watch him perform, and when he's at his best he's easily a fan favorite—one of the most popular faces in the NFL.

But like any good heel, he knows how to draw heat at the least opportune moment.

Think: Hulk Hogan joining the nWo.

He flips people off and grabs his crotch. Jay Cutler takes the field with an aggressive walk, mouths off to everyone, and can change the tempo of a game with one "stunner."

Give Cutler the time and space, he'll squeeze a ball into coverage that goes for a touchdown.

Most importantly, people don't know if they should boo him, or applaud.

He already comes with an alias!

Pacman Jones is the NFL's perfect heel.

You know that wrestler who always convinces people that he has good intentions?

He pulls them in close, makes them trust him—and then he slaps them in the back of the head with a steel chair during a tag-team match.

Is there anyone more appropriate? He's the hated manager of one of the league's most hated teams—yet, he's an undeniable winner.

Doesn't matter how difficult the upcoming obstacle looks, Belichick has a strategy, and a plan to manipulate things in his favor.

Widely regarded as one of the NFL's hardest hitters, the former defensive player of the year would earn his bones in the ring by breaking a few in the process.

You know that old guy everyone respects for what he's done, but should probably hang it up? Yeah, that's Brett Favre—the NFL's own Ric Flair.

He has a heart that keeps ticking. He can still compete and keep up with some of the younger guys.
But no matter what, you know his best wrestling is behind him, no matter how great the memories have been.

Winning his third MVP award in 2008, Manning is the definition of the NFL's "Macho Man."

He battled back from injury in 2008 and led his team directly to the playoffs. He's charismatic, tough, and people love to hate him.

With his sights set on Brett Favre's consecutive-starts record, Manning has been a champion, and has established himself as a living legend in the league.

"Everybody has a price!"

Remember when Ted DiBiase used to lure people to his faction of heels with exorbitant amounts of money?

That's Al Davis and your Oakland Raiders.

Heck, even Raiders fans are evil versions of the Legion of Doom.

The arena lights go dark as ominous music hits the sound system. Down comes Roger Goodell, smirking as the fans jeer, knowing he's planning on slapping someone with an unreasonable fine.

"He spent too much time taunting his opponent from the top rope. He owes me $5,000," declares Goodell as fans spew venom.

And no one can do anything about it.