Corey Perry makes unexpected WWE Smackdown debut in Edmonton and attacks wrestler
Instead of resting up for the upcoming NHL season, Perry found himself in the spotlight at WWE's Friday Night Smackdown, held at Rogers Place in his hometown of Edmonton, Alberta.
Friday night wasn't just another quiet offseason evening for Edmonton Oilers forward
Corey Perry.
WWE fans were in for a surprise when Oilers star Corey Perry unexpectedly became part of the show. While enjoying the action as a spectator, he was dragged into a storyline that got the Edmonton crowd roaring. The drama began when wrestlers Austin Theory and Grayson Waller took the stage wearing a Florida Panthers jersey-an obvious dig at Edmonton Oilers fans. The antagonizing didn't sit well with the home crowd, nor with Perry.
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Things escalated when the match moved outside the ring, spilling over into the area where Perry was seated. The veteran NHLer, never one to back down from a challenge, seized the opportunity to join in on the action. As Theory got close, Perry grabbed him from behind, giving Canadian wrestler Kevin Owens a chance to land a massive slap that echoed through the arena.
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For a brief moment, Corey Perry wasn't just an Edmonton Oilers player-he was an honorary WWE participant. As Owens delivered the slap, the crowd erupted, thrilled to see one of their hockey heroes mix it up in a different kind of brawl. The interaction was playful but showcased Perry's fiery spirit, which Oilers fans have come to love.
Perry's involvement in the WWE event added a fun twist to his offseason, and it didn't take long for fans to speculate about whether Perry might have a future in professional wrestling after his hockey career.
«Looks like Corey Perry might have a second career waiting for him once he hangs up his skates!» quipped fans on social media.
With the NHL season just around the corner, Perry's WWE moment will undoubtedly be a favorite topic of conversation for Edmonton fans. It's clear that whether he's on the ice or ringside, Corey Perry knows how to make an impact.
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