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WrestleMania usually attracts celebrities from outside the usual pro wrestling bubble. This year's big event in Philly will be no different.

WWE's WrestleMania 40 event will go down on April 6 and 7 at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles. It appears that the company is interested in bringing in some NFL representation for the show of shows.

WWE has reached out to recently retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce for a potential appearance at WrestleMania. His NFL star brother Travis Kelce also received an invitation.

WWE Contacted Kelce

According to Fightful Select, WWE has initiated contact with numerous celebrities in anticipation of WrestleMania.

WWE has approached recently retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce regarding a potential appearance at WrestleMania 40. Kelce, is very popular, particularly in Philadelphia. He also spent the past decade playing in Lincoln Financial Field.

Jason Kelce played 13 seasons in the NFL, and in every one of them, he was the starting center for the Eagles. At 36 years old, Kelce also co-hosts a successful podcast alongside his brother Travis. 

Other Celebrities at WrestleMania 40

Lil Wayne was on RAW this week, where he confirmed that he will be at WrestleMania 40. Weezy will debut a new single, and since Tha Carter VI is coming soon, that could draw some mainstream attention.

Drew Barrymore will also be at Mania. That will be a real treat for some fans, but you also never know who will show up in Philly at the show of shows. After all, The Rock has an extensive contact list as well.

SEScoops will have more on this story, and so much more, as we continue monitoring every development concerning WrestleMania 40. Keep checking back throughout the day for more headlines!

This article first appeared on SE Scoops and was syndicated with permission.

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