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WWE Superstar Calls Out Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Before Bears Game
PITTSBURGH — The rivalry between the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers goes back two decades. Rodgers, the long-time starting quarterback for the Bears’ biggest nemesis, the Green Bay Packers, has battled Chicago 29 times over his 21 seasons in the NFL. He’s absolutely dominated in those meetings, compiling a 24-5 record and an ownership over the city of Chicago.
This year, however, the Bears believe they have the edge against the Steelers and Rodgers. The team is 7-3 and atop the NFC North behind a strong running game and second-year QB Caleb Williams taking the next step. Their improved 2025 has the franchise optimistic, and a current WWE superstar convinced that it is the Bears’ time to finally get revenge on their old rival.
Seth Rollins, a multiple-time WWE and World Heavyweight champion and one of the most popular WWE superstars today, is also a devoted fan of the Bears. He appeared on Good Morning Football recently to discuss the Bears-Steelers matchup, and he made it clear that Rodgers’ ownership over Chicago will be surrendered after their Week 12 contest.
“I swear, we’re not going to come out here next week having the same conversation about Aaron Rodgers owning the Chicago Bears,” he proclaimed. “He’s going to be giving up his ownership.”
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As a professional wrestler in the WWE, Rollins knows all about the psychology of sports and entertainment. Over his career, he’s been one of the most beloved good guys, colloquially known in the wrestling space as a “babyface.” He’s also played the part of an evil villain, referred to as a “heel.”
According to Rollins, Rodgers is the perfect heel for the Chicago Bears’ franchise. He’s made himself an enemy of the franchise, and it’s why the Bears are hoping and praying that they can take down their foe. If they follow Rollins’ advice, they will take him down.
“Every hero needs a good villain. Every babyface needs a good heel,” Rollins said. “Aaron Rodgers is the perfect heel. The perfect foil for the babyfaces of 2025, the Chicago Bears. Now’s our time Chicago. Rally up and take down this scumbag. Bear Down!”
Rodgers will certainly welcome the heel-like comparisons while going up against the Bears. It’s an organization he’s had complete control over for 21 years. This could be his final regular season matchup against a team he’s despised for years, and he’s ready to be the thorn in the side of Chicago’s fanbase one more time.
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A longtime staple near Pitt’s campus is closing its doors after more than four decades of business in Oakland.
Hemingway’s Cafe announced Thursday that it will be closing for good in May after more than 40 years along Forbes Avenue in the heart of Oakland.
“Since opening in 1983, Hemingway’s has been more than just a bar – it’s been a home, a meeting place, and an Oakland staple for generations of students, alumni, locals, and friends at the heart of the University of Pittsburgh,” the bar said.
The bar said while they are sad to be closing, they’re also grateful for the decades of memories, laughter, friendship, and traditions over the years.
“Thank you for making Hemingway’s what it has been for over four decades,” the bar said.
A final closing date for Hemingway’s hasn’t been announced.
Jack McGregor, a former state senator and the original founder of the Pittsburgh Penguins, died at the age of 91 on Tuesday. The organization announced the news in a post on social media on Thursday.
“The team extends our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and teammates during this difficult time,” a post on X said.
No other information was provided in the post, which was shared before the team’s game at PPG Paints Arena against the New Jersey Devils.
According to his biography on the United States Senate Library, McGregor served in the state Senate from 1963-1970. He represented District 44 in Allegheny County and was a Republican.
He was born in Kittanning, Armstrong County, and attended the University of Pittsburgh and Quinnipiac University before getting into politics, according to his biography. He also served in the United States Marine Corps.
In 1966, the NHL granted a franchise to Pittsburgh after McGregor formed a group of investors that included H. J. Heinz II and Art Rooney. McGregor was named president and chief executive officer by the investors and represented Pittsburgh on the NHL’s Board of Governors, according to his biography.
The team played its first game in 1967 at the Civic Arena. McGregor owned the team for four years before selling it.
There is also a scholarship in his name at Pitt. It aims to provide “financial assistance to a law student who excels academically and has committed to working in the public sector,” the university says.
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