Saints Playfully Troll Bucs Fan with Solo Sikoa Meme After Preseason Win
After a 27-24 preseason victory over the Cowboys, the New Orleans Saints replied to a Tampa Bay fan's taunt on social media by posting a meme of WWE star Solo Sikoa. The image, taken from a recent Raw segment, shows Sikoa dodging his brother Jey Uso. The team used the viral moment to dismiss the fan's investment in a preseason matchup.
The Saints’ social media team turned a routine preseason victory into a viral moment by replying to a Tampa Bay fan’s taunt with a clip of WWE’s Solo Sikoa sidestepping his brother Jey Uso. The image came from a recent Raw segment where Jey issued a warning, and Sikoa’s reaction became an instant meme. New Orleans used it to mock the fan’s overinvestment in a meaningless exhibition game, while also nodding to their joint practice with Dallas earlier in the week. The 27–24 scoreline itself was secondary to the playful jab, which showcased the team’s knack for engaging with fans through pop-culture references.
This exchange could reinforce how NFL teams increasingly use social media to humanize their brand and deflect criticism, especially during low-stakes preseason games. Fans may feel more connected when franchises respond with humor, but it also risks encouraging trolling behavior. The meme’s reach could extend beyond football, blending wrestling and sports audiences, and may set a template for other teams to adopt playful, non-confrontational replies that keep engagement light without escalating tensions.