Bray Wyatt 'Would Love' Rob Gronkowski in WWE After TE's NFL Retirement

WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt said he'd welcome the opportunity to face off against former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski in a wrestling match following the star's NFL retirement. 

On Friday, Wyatt told TMZ Sports he disagrees with people who believe Gronk shouldn't get a golden ticket to the WWE roster because of his high-profile status.

"I'd love to have Rob here. I love Rob. ... He's a cool cat," he said.

Speculation about the three-time Super Bowl champion's possible wrestling future amplified Tuesday night after the WWE posted a photo of Gronkowski with several Superstars at a USO event in Washington, D.C.:

Becky Lynch, the hottest name in professional wrestling heading into WrestleMania 35 on April 7, told TMZ she isn't happy about the potential of Gronkowski skipping the development process:

 "Wouldn't that be nice to never have done anything in wrestling and just go into WrestleMania? I would love that.

"Some of us almost get fired and have to work our way and scratch and claw, and then we come to the main event. Other people are like here you go, here's your debut match at WrestleMania ... see you at WrestleMania."

Gronk made a brief appearance at WrestleMania 33 in 2017 to help longtime friend Mojo Rawley to win the Andre the Giant Memorial battle royal.

Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported in January joining the WWE was "unlikely" for Gronkowski, who could instead head to Hollywood in search of a movie career.

That said, it wouldn't be a shock if Gronk shows up at Mania at MetLife Stadium next month, even if it's just for a one-off appearance.