“Whatever opportunity is best,” When Dwight Howard commented on pivoting his profession to pursue a WWE career
Dwight Howard is an all-time Basketball great. Having already accomplished numerous accolades from his sport, he once expressed a desire to join WWE.
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For the most part of his basketball career, Dwight Howard faced comparisons with all-time NBA great, Shaquille O’Neill. Not saying it’s wrong by any means, however, it always kept him under the shadows. Despite mastering the art of blocking the ball on court better than most, fans always felt like he can be a little more better.
He’s been a part of the United States basketball team who clinched the gold medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Also, the Taoyuan Leopards player is counted amongst top defenders of the game. As a matter of fact, the same attribute enabled the 37-year old to capture Defensive Player of the year award, thrice.
Back in 2022, the former Lakers star caught up with TMZ Sports. He got asked about a possible career in WWE. Responding in his classic watered-down tone, the Superman nodded in approval and loved the idea. Next, on being inquired about whether he’d pivot the basketball court to turn himself into a wrestler, Howard said that he’ll seek for the best opportunity.
The interviewer also asked about his preferable gimmick, if he joins WWE. After a pause, the former Olympic Gold medalist replied saying that he’d like to play both aspects of the game. Finally, after being asked about his dream goal in 2023, he calmly stated that he’d like to stay alive.
What if Dwight Howard really ends up joining WWE?
At present, Howard is nearing his 40s. So being said, his life as an athlete is slowly reaching it’s dusk. Still, that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible for him to take a shot in the squared circle. But, it ain’t happens just by will. Furthermore, the passion to understand this evolving industry is what one needs to have.
Even Triple H stated the same in a recent interview with Logan Paul. According to Levesque, plenty of global stars outside of professional wrestling have approached them about a career in WWE. But once their bodies crash on that canvas, most of them are done there itself.
However, megastars like Bad Bunny and Johnny Knoxville has proved to be a massive boon for WWE. Their dedication and love for this business made them successful. Likewise, Dwight Howard also needs to bear these factors in mind, if he really aspires to become a WWE Superstar one day.
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