Which former NFL players participated in a match at WrestleMania XI?

Modified Nov 08, 2022 11:49 GMT

Former NFL LB Lawrence Taylor and WWE Superstar Bam Bam Bigelow

With WrestleMania being this weekend it's only fitting that we go back in time and look at one of the most historical matches in history. The feud between Bam Bam Bigelow and Lawrence Taylor began at the 1995 Royal Rumble. Bigelow shoved the New York Giants linebacker, which brought the WWE a ton of national attention. It was one of the first times that an NFL athlete competed in the WWE.

Fast forward three months, Bam Bam Bigelow and Lawrence Taylor were meeting in a one-on-one matchup at WrestleMania XI. Bigelow had WWE superstars in his corner and Lawrence Taylor brought his friends from the NFL. With that being said, which NFL players did Lawrence Taylor bring to stand by his side during his match at WrestleMania with Bam Bam Bigelow?

Who were the six NFL players that stood behind Lawrence Taylor at WrestleMania XI

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Bam Bam Bigelow had Irwin R. Schyster, Kama, King Kong Bundy, Nikolai Volkoff, Tatanka and Ted Dibiase in his corner for his matchup with Lawrence Taylor. L.T. knew that he was going to be out numbered at WrestleMania XI so he decided to bring his own team. Lawrence Taylor brought in Carl Banks, Chris Spielman, Ken Norton Jr., Reggie White, Rickey Jackson and Steve McMichaels to back him up.

Even though this was just a normal singles match between Taylor and Bigelow, all six NFL players were at ringside along with Money Inc.'s six members. The WrestleMania match was almost what everyone expected. Lawrence Taylor isn't a professional wrestler but he's extremely athletic.

#Wrestlemania 11 - Lawrence Taylor defeats Bam Bam Bigelow in the main event #WWE #WMMoments pic.twitter.com/xx6ZrqU9L7
— Wrestling's Past (@WrestlingsPast) March 24, 2015

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Lawrence Taylor hit Bam Bam Bigelow with a number of elbows before getting on the ropes and hitting Bigelow with a final elbow that led to his victory. Let's take a look at the accomplishments that the players on L.T.'s team have had:

Lawrence Taylor, of #WrestleMania 11 fame, honored with many football GOATs on the field ahead of the game pic.twitter.com/As2lg559FJ
— WrestlingINC.com (@WrestlingInc) February 2, 2020