How did the football legend Pele inspire WWE stars with his bicycle kick?
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Pele has been a source of inspiration not only for football fanatics but for the entire world. ‘The King’ had numerous characteristics that could lift any heart with positivity and success. The impact of the football legend wasn’t left untouched among the WWE stars too. The WWE Universe follows the traditions of other sports that can be imbibed in the wrestling industry too.
The WWE Superstars have great control over the flexibility and agility of their bodies so as to adapt to the move coming from the other end. However, the inspiration behind every move remains outside the limelight. The popular Pele Kick is seemingly getting huge popularity amongst the WWE audience.
Finn Balor and AJ Styles are two personalities who are often seen delivering the kick with utmost perfection. A backflip onto the opponent is quite similar to the bicycle kick of soccer. Pele has mastered the art of a bicycle kick and is often known as the ‘Pele kick’ for this reason.
Just like other moves, there is no clear evidence of the roots of the ‘Pele kick’ being the football industry. However, one can’t also deny the fact that the kick is primarily performed inside the gridiron. Thus, Pele isn’t just a source of inspiration for professional footballers, but also the top WWE stars.
Pele’s unstoppable spirit and love for football made him stronger than anything
Pele did not grow up in well-furnished surroundings. His needs outnumbered his desires as a kid. However, he had it in him that helped him reach the topmost level of the sport. He is known to be the greatest in the game by many including ‘FIFA.’ being the greatest, he had a price to pay. Suffering from colon cancer, the football legend turned physically weak.
The FIFA season had everyone glued to their screens and Pele was no different. While the fans were quite worried about his health, he missed no chance to stay in touch with the battles taking place in the fields. He took to Instagram to inform his fans about his condition.
The doctors had almost made it clear to his family about his deteriorating health. After battling a tough war with cancer, the Brazilian legend had to leave for his heavenly abode. He showed everyone that he will never give up on dreams and aspirations and so does everyone else.
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Shivangi Thapliyal
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