Pat Maroon is teasing a wrestling appearance.
NHL media days are underway as the season gets closer and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pat Maroon has expressed his love for wrestling.
Maroon was asked about being backstage at the July 18 WWE Raw in Tampa and teased, "you might see me in the ring one day."
He also revealed that Steve Austin is his favorite wrestler and he loves the old-school matches. Maroon said he had a blast backstage at WWE Raw. "Maybe too much fun."
Maroon says he’s a big wrestling fan & really enjoyed Raw when it was here at @AmalieArena a few months ago@steveaustinBSR is his favorite wrestler & he adds that we MIGHT see him in the ring one day
— Jay Recher (@jayRecher) September 21, 2022
Gotta love @patmaroon #GoBolts @953WDAE @BecklesRecher @WWE @TitusONeilWWE pic.twitter.com/CSJaZkQdME
Maroon, a three-time Stanley Cup Champion, isn't afraid to drop the gloves on the ice, famously battling the likes of Ryan Reaves and Zdeno Chara.
One battle Maroon lost was the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals when the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games.