Rob Gronkowski Close to Signing Deal With WWE

Rob Gronkowski is “deep in talks with WWE and close to finalizing a deal,” Ryan Satin reported tonight on WWE Backstage.

“According to multiple sources, former NFL star, three time Super Bowl champion and current FOX Sports NFL analyst Rob Gronkowski is deep in talks with WWE and close to finalizing a deal,” Satin said.

Satin also said that Gronkowski could appear as early as March 20 on SmackDown. “While the capacity in which he’d be used is unclear at this time, I’m told Gronk could be making an appearance in WWE as early as March 20 on Friday Night SmackDown in New Orleans.”

Gronkowski previously appeared for WWE at WrestleMania 33 in 2017, helping his longtime friend Mojo Rawley win the Andre the Giant battle royal. He has repeatedly expressed interest in joining WWE in some capacity.

During Super Bowl weekend last month, Triple H posted a photo of himself at a “beach party” with Gronkowski.

Thanks for the invite to the Beach Party @RobGronkowski … maybe you should come to our party in Boston … heard it’s the biggest of the summer. @StephMcMahon pic.twitter.com/eRQ8z0UmQI

— Triple H (@TripleH) February 1, 2020

Per: @ryansatin 🚨BREAKING NEWS:🚨@WWE rumored to be close to a deal with @RobGronkowski #WWEBackstage pic.twitter.com/xnD7HV2UrX

— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) March 11, 2020