Brock Rechsteiner makes headlines with suplex during practice fight

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Brock Rechsteiner makes headlines with suplex during practice fight
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Rookie wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner of the New Orleans Saints gained viral attention after a physical joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys on August 18, 2026. Rechsteiner, a free agent and son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner, concluded a skirmish by performing a German suplex on Cowboys defender Jalen Thompson. The incident, which was part of a heated session that included additional pushing and shoving, showcased the intensity of the practice. Rechsteiner's viral moment reflects his wrestling background as he strives for a spot on the Saints' roster. The practice remained ongoing with additional confrontations occurring between the two teams.

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  • Brock Rechsteiner suplexed Jalen Thompson during practice.
  • The fight escalated after Caelen Carson grabbed Rechsteiner's face mask.
  • Rechsteiner's father is WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner.
  • The practice featured multiple confrontations between Saints and Cowboys.
  • Rechsteiner is competing for a spot on the Saints' 53-man roster.
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Rookie Saints wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner went viral after ending a fight at Tuesday's joint practice by suplexing a Cowboys defender.

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