Video: CM Punk Gives Rob Gronkowski Patriots-Themed WWE Title Belt at Fanatics Fest

Featured Columnist IVAugust 16, 2024

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WWE Superstar CM Punk presented legendary NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski with a New England Patriots championship belt at Fanatics Fest in New York City on Friday.

After getting the crowd hyped with his presence, Punk introduced Gronk and handing him the belt, which is part of WWE's Legacy collection:

WWE @WWE
LET'S GO! The BEST IN THE WORLD <a href="https://twitter.com/CMPunk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CMPunk</a> is here at <a href="https://twitter.com/FanaticsFest?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FanaticsFest</a> with a gift for <a href="https://twitter.com/RobGronkowski?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RobGronkowski</a>! 🔥🔥🔥 <a href="https://t.co/b1cCkpH6Pl">pic.twitter.com/b1cCkpH6Pl</a>

Gronkowski spent nine of his 11 NFL seasons with the Patriots from 2010 to 2018, winning three Super Bowls and earning five Pro Bowl nods and four First Team All-Pro selections during his tenure.

After spending one year in retirement, Gronk returned to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020 and 2021, reuniting with quarterback Tom Brady. Gronkowski won his fourth career Super Bowl in 2020 and retired again at the conclusion of the 2021 campaign.

During his initial retirement, Gronk made several appearance on WWE programming, including hosting WrestleMania 36. He also won the 24/7 Championship at the show and held it for nearly two months.

Punk's presentation of the Patriots belt to Gronk came on a big day for WWE, as it revealed a new line of legacy belts featuring collegiate teams on Friday:

Brett McMurphy @Brett_McMurphy
Who wouldn't want a collegiate WWE legacy title belt featuring official branding & colors of select SEC, Big Ten, Big 12 & ACC schools? <a href="https://t.co/ueDxX3bgHt">pic.twitter.com/ueDxX3bgHt</a>

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The college belts join NFL and MLB belts in WWE's portfolio, and they are all available for purchase on WWE Shop.

WWE is producing belts featuring the logos of 20 of the top collegiate programs in football and basketball, including Alabama, Michigan, Ohio State, Georgia and many more.

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