Saints Troll Cowboys Fan With WWE-Inspired Meme After Preseason Victory
The New Orleans Saints used a WWE meme featuring Solo Sikoa to respond to a fan's comment about their joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys. The team posted the image after a 27-24 preseason win, referencing a moment from WWE's Raw where Sikoa dodged his brother Jey Uso's warning. The playful jab turned an instantly popular wrestling moment into a social media retort.
The Saints’ social media team capitalized on a viral WWE moment from a recent episode of Raw, where Solo Sikoa dodged a warning from his brother Jey Uso. The image was posted on X in response to a Cowboys fan’s comment about the teams’ joint practice, following New Orleans’ 27-24 preseason victory. The meme references a scene that had already gained widespread attention among wrestling fans.
This playful exchange highlights how NFL teams increasingly use pop-culture references to engage with fans during the preseason, when on-field stakes are low. The Saints’ choice of a wrestling meme also reflects the crossover appeal between sports entertainment and football audiences, turning a routine preseason result into a shareable moment that extends beyond the game itself.
This kind of lighthearted trolling may reinforce team-fan bonds by making official accounts feel more relatable, especially during the otherwise low-stakes preseason. It could also blur the line between sports coverage and entertainment, as viral moments like this often drive more engagement than game highlights. However, the impact is likely limited to social media discourse, with no lasting effect on team perception or league dynamics.