Jacksonville, AL – As originally reported by Cam Mellor with CollegeNetwork.co, sometimes, college football’s bowl season delivers a storyline that no one saw coming. At the StaffDNA Cure Bowl, where the Ohio Bobcats faced off against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, the spotlight wasn’t solely on the field—it extended to the sidelines, where WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner made an appearance. Steiner wasn’t just there as a proud father; he was laying out big plans for his son, Jacksonville State wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner.
Rechsteiner, who has largely flown under the radar this season, entered the game with 13 catches for 205 yards and two touchdowns. But as the son of wrestling royalty, it’s clear his quiet days are coming to an end. During an ESPN sideline interview, Scott Steiner shared the next step for Brock after his college football career.
“Yes, that’s the plan,” Steiner said when asked if Brock would follow in his footsteps to the WWE. “I mean, that’s what he wants to do, so whatever makes him happy.”
Steiner, known for his larger-than-life persona, didn’t miss the chance to inject some humor. When asked what it takes to become a WWE legend, he quipped, “Be a genetic freak like myself. It takes a lot of work—I did it for 25 years. It takes a while.”
Scott Steiner wasn’t the only wrestling star on the sidelines. Rechsteiner’s cousin, Bron Breakker—current WWE Intercontinental Champion—also weighed in. Breakker reflected on the joy of watching Brock pursue his football dreams while hinting at the inevitable transition to the family’s “business.”
“It’s cool just to come out here and watch Brock perform,” Breakker said. “I was a football player myself once, so it’s great to be here, watching my cousin live out his dream.”
Breakker, a former college football player himself, noted the physicality of football as a natural precursor to wrestling. “I think physicality is first and foremost what translates the most. Football and wrestling are the top two sports that prepare you for what we do.”
With wrestling in Brock’s bloodline, Breakker expressed confidence in his cousin’s ability to succeed in the WWE. “Obviously, it’s in his blood, it’s family blood, it’s the family business, so I think he’s going to take to it very well.”
As if scripted for television, Brock Rechsteiner delivered a highlight-reel moment while his father was on air. Mid-interview, Brock soared for a first-down catch, perfectly embodying the blend of athleticism and showmanship his family is known for.
Scott Steiner beamed with pride. “I’m happy for him, watching him fulfill his childhood dreams,” he said. “Once football’s over, he’s going to become a great wrestler.”
Though Brock’s football career isn’t over, the excitement surrounding his future is palpable. With his athletic skills and a legacy steeped in WWE history, the transition to professional wrestling seems like a natural fit.
As Scott Steiner aptly summed up, “He’s a good athlete, so the sky’s the limit for him. I’ll help him out any way I can.”
Whether on the gridiron or in the squared circle, it’s clear that Brock Rechsteiner’s story is only just beginning.
