The San Francisco 49ers and their rookie QB Brock Purdy are set to face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game on Sunday. Purdy has already earned a fan in one of the WWE's most legendary managers, Paul Heyman. Unlike the Eagles fans, he wasn’t quiet about his admiration. During Monday Night Raw in Philly, Heyman proclaimed that Purdy will "conquer" the Eagles, which didn't come as a surprise and resulted in fans booing Heyman off the stage.
The NFL world was more than ready to join in on the fun. From fans commenting on how Heyman could start a riot to jokes about why Purdy changed his name, the trolling went both ways. Heyman is likely no longer a fan favorite in Philadelphia, but the nation's other football fans can hardly contain their glee.
Purdy and the 49ers go into the NFC Championship with a 7-game winning streak, and while they're unfazed by some trolling, they are ready to prove why they're the best. One will remain standing at the end of Sunday, and Purdy will look to