5 Things you should know about Rob Gronkowski

Modified May 20, 2021 11:15 GMT

Gronkowski may have found his first enemy in another former NFL player, King Corbin

#2 He helped Mojo Rawley win the 2017 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal

The Modern Day Maharaja was dropped by Gronkowski before being eliminated by Mojo Rawley

WrestleMania 36 won't be the first time Rob Gronkowski has appeared at the event. In fact, Gronk has already dished out his first bit of offense inside a WWE ring.

At WrestleMania 33, Gronkowski's real-life friend Mojo Rawley participated in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Rawley had a pretty great run in the match, managing to get to the final three, leaving himself, Jinder Mahal, and Killian Dain in the ring.

Mahal sent Mojo to the floor before insulting Gronkowski, who was sitting ringside. He then grabbed the New England Patriot's drink and threw it into his face before running back inside the ring. Gronk jumped the barricade, and though he was initially held back by security, he made his way through the ropes.

A massive shoulder tackle nearly knocked Mahal to the floor. Thanks to his backup and support of Mojo Rawley, the self embodiment of Hype was able to eliminate Dain and Mahal to win the match.

The crowd exploded when Gronkowski made it to ringside, and were excited to see him enter the ring. Three years later, and he's now signed on with WWE. Will he dish out some more punishment at WrestleMania 36? Only time will tell.

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