Cody Rhodes pitches Erling Haaland for WWE role on The Tonight Show
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Cody Rhodes recently suggested that Erling Haaland could join the WWE as his wrestling cousin due to the soccer star's athleticism and distinctive long blonde hair. The pitch occurred during an appearance on The Tonight Show. Rhodes' comments come after Haaland's rise as a celebrity during the 2026 World Cup, where he represented Norway and garnered significant attention in the U.S. Other wrestlers, including Finn Balor, have also mentioned Haaland's potential fit within WWE. It remains uncertain if the Manchester City forward would consider such a crossover while still focusing on his soccer career.
- •Cody Rhodes proposed Erling Haaland as a potential WWE wrestler.
- •Rhodes mentioned Haaland's long hair could support a cousin storyline.
- •Haaland gained celebrity status during the 2026 World Cup in the U.S.
- •Finn Balor also sees potential for Haaland in WWE.
- •Uncertainty remains about Haaland pursuing wrestling while playing soccer.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Erling Haaland in WWE? Cody Rhodes shares his pitch for soccer star
"The 2026 World Cup saw Erling Haaland become something of a celebrity in the United States of America. While competing for Norway, fans were drawn to the Manchester City player, and there were plenty of memes made about the soccer star.
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