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Jayden Daniels makes unforgettable WWE-style entrance at Fanatics Fest NYC

Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels turns heads with a WWE-style entrance at Fanatics Fest NYC, signaling his rising star beyond football.
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Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates after throwing a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates after throwing a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images | Peter Casey-Imagn Images

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Fanatics Fest NYC took place this past weekend, bringing together fans of all sports. At the WWE entrance stage, you never know who’s going to walk through. Fans didn’t expect Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels to make an appearance.

The second-year quarterback showed up in style, walking out to a Travis Scott song and holding up a WWE championship belt, with fans cheering as Daniels made his entrance like a true WWE wrestler.

It wasn’t just football fans who were excited to see him, but wrestling fans, too. In a tweet from a Fanatics Fest NYC attendee, he shared that a 10-year-old in the crowd declared, “That’s my favorite quarterback of all time!” Daniels’ appearance blends the worlds of sports and entertainment in a way that seems natural for the quarterback.

Fanatics Fest NYC is a three-day event that took place from June 20 to 22, known for merging pop culture, sports, and fans. Daniels participated in several events throughout the weekend, including a panel discussion with NFL legends Joe Montana and Dan Marino, and was also seen playing catch with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.

Commanders owner Josh Harris even made waves at the event, dropping $500,000 on one of the rarest Jayden Daniels football cards in existence: a 1-of-1 Prizm Black Finite rookie card.

Daniels’ appearance at Fanatics Fest NYC WWE stage was more than just a fun moment; it was another sign that the Commanders quarterback is becoming popular nationwide and making an impression on more than just football fans.

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JOANNE COLEY

Joanne Coley, from Prince George’s County, MD, is a communications professional passionate about storytelling and sports. She holds a bachelor’s in Communications from Kent State University and a Master’s in Communications/Public Relations from Southern New Hampshire University. Since 2018, she has served as Communications Manager at the Council of the Great City Schools. A foodie and traveler, Joanne is also a former state champion in high school shotput and standout athlete in softball.

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