The Philadelphia Eagles soared to a 22-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC wild-card round on Sunday, showcasing a robust defensive performance. Rookie cornerback Quinyon Mitchell emerged as a standout, contributing significantly with six tackles, tied for a career high, and securing his first NFL interception. The game, marked by the Eagles' four forced turnovers, took an entertaining twist when Mitchell celebrated his interception with a playful homage to wrestling legend Triple H.
Mitchell's pivotal play came when he deftly undercut the ball, intercepting it for Packers quarterback Jordan Love's third interception of the game. Elated by his achievement, Mitchell ran off and mimicked former WWE superstar and current chief content officer Triple H's iconic finishing move, the Pedigree, on fellow Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean. This maneuver, part of a playful celebration, involved positioning DeJean's head between Mitchell's knees, hooking his arms behind his back, and then jumping up to bring him down face-first onto the ground.
This playful reenactment of Triple H's trademark move quickly garnered attention. Known as "The Game" in WWE circles, Triple H, whose real name is Paul Levesque, made this move a signature of his illustrious career as a 14-time world champion. He responded to Mitchell's antics on social media platform X, expressing both amusement and caution.
"There's a reason we say 'Don't try this at home'…congrats on the win Quinyon & @Eagles!" – Triple H (Paul Levesque)
Philadelphia's resounding victory sets the stage for their upcoming divisional round game at home next weekend. The Eagles' defense showed formidable strength throughout the match, with Mitchell playing a crucial role in stifling the Packers' offensive efforts. His interception and subsequent celebration provided a light-hearted moment amid the competitive atmosphere of the playoff clash.
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