Looking for the next superstar in pro wrestling? New Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin probably would have been near the bottom of the list.
But Stricklin, as well as Gators coach Jim McElwain, received a ceremonial World Wrestling Entertainment championship belt Thursday morning from pro wrestler Titus O’Neil.
— Titus O'Neil (@TitusONeilWWE) December 15, 2016
O’Neil’s real name is Thaddeus Bullard, who was a solid defensive end on Steve Spurrier-coached Gators teams from 1997-2000.
Since then, he’s become a leading figure in the WWE landscape.
It’s not the first intersection of the SEC football and professional wrestling worlds this week.