In a fictional football matchup between Team WWE and Team AEW, it’s interesting to think about the athleticism and potential skills of both teams’ rosters. Here’s a speculative breakdown of the game, including stats for each quarter and final stats for both teams.
Teams
| WWE | AEW | ||
| QB | Cody Rhodes | QB | Swerve Strickland |
| RB | Carmelo Hayes | RB | Pac |
| WR | Montez Ford | WR | Kyle Fletcher |
| WR | Seth Rollins | WR | Kenny Omega |
| WR | Julius Creed | WR | Will Ospreay |
| TE | Randy Orton | TE | Konosuke Takeshita |
| T | Gunther | T | Brody King |
| G | Erik | G | Mark Davis |
| C | Otis | C | Samoa Joe |
| G | Ivar | G | Brian Cage |
| T | Oba Femi | T | Lance Archer |
| DE | Drew McIntyre | DE | Claudio Castagnoli |
| DL | Bronson Reed | DL | Powerhouse Hobbs |
| DL | Braun Strowman | DL | Big Bill |
| DE | Roman Reigns | DE | Bobby Lashley |
| OLB | Jacob Fatu | OLB | Cash Wheeler |
| MLB | Bron Breakker | MLB | Jon Moxley |
| OLB | Brutus Creed | OLB | Anthony Bowens |
| CB | AJ Styles | CB | Ricochet |
| CB | Finn Balor | CB | Mark Briscoe |
| S | Angelo Dawkins | S | Buddy Matthews |
| S | Chad Gable | S | Shelton Benjamin |
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown:
1st Quarter:
- Team WWE: 7
- Team AEW: 7
Both teams start strong with Cody Rhodes leading Team WWE’s offense, connecting with Montez Ford for a touchdown. Team AEW responds quickly, with Swerve Strickland using his mobility to get a touchdown pass to Will Ospreay.
2nd Quarter:
- Team WWE: 14
- Team AEW: 14
Another high-scoring quarter. Randy Orton catches a touchdown pass from Cody Rhodes, while Team AEW responds with a strong run from Pac, leading to a short touchdown run. Both defenses get some stops but also allow significant plays.
3rd Quarter:
- Team WWE: 21
- Team AEW: 14
Team WWE’s defense, led by Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre, shuts down Team AEW’s offense in the third. Meanwhile, Cody Rhodes throws another touchdown pass, this time to Julius Creed, who makes an impressive catch in the red zone.
4th Quarter:
- Team WWE: 28
- Team AEW: 21
Team AEW makes a push in the final quarter with a big play from Kenny Omega, but Team WWE holds them off. AJ Styles gets a crucial interception late in the game to seal the victory for Team WWE, which they capitalize on with a touchdown run by Carmelo Hayes.
Final Score
Team WWE: 28
Team AEW: 21
Team WWE Final Stats:
- Offensive Stats:
- QB (Cody Rhodes): 18/25, 240 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
- RB (Carmelo Hayes): 15 carries, 82 yards, 1 TD
- WR (Montez Ford): 6 receptions, 95 yards
- WR (Seth Rollins): 4 receptions, 55 yards
- WR (Julius Creed): 3 receptions, 45 yards, 1 TD
- TE (Randy Orton): 2 receptions, 22 yards, 1 TD
- Defensive Stats:
- DE (Drew McIntyre): 3 tackles, 1 sack
- DL (Bronson Reed): 4 tackles, 1 sack
- DL (Braun Strowman): 2 tackles
- DE (Roman Reigns): 4 tackles, 1 sack
- CB (AJ Styles): 4 tackles, 1 INT
- CB (Finn Balor): 3 tackles
- S (Angelo Dawkins): 2 tackles
- S (Chad Gable): 3 tackles
Team AEW Final Stats:
- Offensive Stats:
- QB (Swerve Strickland): 17/24, 215 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
- RB (Pac): 18 carries, 92 yards, 1 TD
- WR (Kyle Fletcher): 5 receptions, 70 yards
- WR (Kenny Omega): 4 receptions, 55 yards, 1 TD
- WR (Will Ospreay): 3 receptions, 90 yards, 1 TD
- TE (Konosuke Takeshita): 2 receptions, 25 yards
- Defensive Stats:
- DE (Claudio Castagnoli): 3 tackles, 1 sack
- DL (Powerhouse Hobbs): 4 tackles, 1 sack
- DL (Big Bill): 3 tackles
- DE (Bobby Lashley): 3 tackles, 1 sack
- CB (Ricochet): 3 tackles, 1 INT
- CB (Mark Briscoe): 2 tackles
- S (Buddy Matthews): 2 tackles
- S (Shelton Benjamin): 4 tackles
Key Moments:
- Big Plays:
- Team WWE: A touchdown pass from Cody Rhodes to Randy Orton in the 2nd quarter.
- Team AEW: A 50-yard TD pass from Swerve Strickland to Will Ospreay to tie the game in the 1st quarter.
- Defensive Plays:
- Team WWE: AJ Styles’ game-sealing interception in the 4th quarter.
- Team AEW: Ricochet’s interception in the 3rd quarter that temporarily shifted momentum in their favor.
Conclusion:
Team WWE pulls off a narrow victory, with a balanced offensive attack led by Cody Rhodes and solid defensive plays by their stars like Roman Reigns and AJ Styles. Team AEW, while strong offensively, couldn’t match up with WWE’s defense late in the game, leading to the final 28-21 score.
