In an unexpected turn of events during Sunday’s NFL game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Vegas Raiders, a move reminiscent of Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson’s trademark move, the “Magic Killer,” was attempted on the football field. Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. and other members of the team were involved in this unusual moment.

During the game, Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. and his teammates attempted a tackle on Raiders receiver Hunter Renfrow that appeared to mimic the famous “Magic Killer” move used by Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson in professional wrestling. The move involves lifting an opponent into the air and slamming them down headfirst. In this case, it was an unconventional way of bringing down Renfrow.

However, the attempt to replicate the wrestling move did not go unnoticed by the referees, as Samuel was penalized for unnecessary roughness on the play. Despite the penalty, the Chargers went on to win the game with a final score of 24-17.

The incident sparked some discussion among fans and commentators, with many noting the unique crossover between professional wrestling and football. It’s a reminder that unexpected and entertaining moments can happen in sports, even when you least expect them.

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It’s important to note that the field conditions in the NFL, particularly on artificial turf like the one at SoFi Stadium, are significantly less forgiving than the padded wrestling rings seen in professional wrestling. The safety of the athletes involved is a top priority in both sports, and such unconventional tackles are typically discouraged due to the risk of injury.

While this may not have been a perfect execution of the “Magic Killer,” it certainly added an unusual twist to the NFL game and gave fans something memorable to talk about.

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Steve Carrier

Steve is the Founder of RingsideNews. He has been writing about professional wrestling since 1996. He first got into website development at the time and has been focusing on bringing his readers the best professional wrestling news at it's highest quality.

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