Tom Brady Shreds Eli Manning Jersey in Defiant Snub to Former Rival

Tom Brady Mocks Eli Manning with Jersey Stunt at Fanatics Fest
By Max Winters

Tom Brady delivered a playful yet brutal jab at longtime rival Eli Manning during Friday’s Fanatics Fest in New York City, tearing a Giants jersey in half to the delight of roaring fans. The seven-time Super Bowl champion, now a Fox NFL analyst, later engaged in a WWE-style showdown with Manning, reigniting their famous NFL feud.

Brady made a dramatic entrance at Manhattan’s Javits Center to the theme song of wrestler Cody Rhodes, sporting sunglasses and hoisting a championship belt. Mid-strut, he was handed a Giants jersey bearing Manning’s name and number. Without hesitation, Brady ripped it apart, sparking cheers from the crowd.

Tom Brady tears Manning’s jersey during the event.

The stunt prompted Manning himself to storm the stage, leap onto Brady’s back, and mock-tackle him—a nod to their storied history. The duo’s rivalry peaked during two iconic Super Bowl upsets: Manning’s Giants defeated Brady’s Patriots in both 2008 (17-14) and 2012 (21-17), thwarting New England’s quests for perfection and championship glory. Manning earned Super Bowl MVP honors each time.

Manning playfully retaliates after Brady’s jersey stunt.

Despite the theatrics, the pair shifted gears for a lighthearted pitching contest later in the event. Competing with foam balls, they showcased their baseball skills—a nod to Brady’s brief MLB draft pick status in 1995 and Manning’s lesser-known athletic versatility.

The rivals bond over a friendly pitching challenge.

The clash highlighted their mutual respect, even as Brady couldn’t resist another dig: “Still hurts, huh?” he quipped about their Super Bowl history. Manning fired back, “This is why nobody likes you,” drawing laughter from attendees.

Though retired, both legends remain icons—Brady with seven rings, Manning with two—and their rivalry continues to entertain. As Manning joked, “Some things never change… unlike his hairline.”

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Tom Brady’s jersey shredding and WWE antics with Eli Manning prove their rivalry remains unforgettable.

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