One such example of this came in 2010, after the Giants, in the market for a new backup quarterback to starter Eli Manning following the loss of David Carr in free agency, were reportedly in talks with the Arizona Cardinals about acquiring Matt Leinart via trade.

Former Super Bowl rivals Tom Brady and Eli Manning had another showdown, this time at the Fanatics Fest at the Javits Center in New York City. In a grand WWE-like setting, Brady made his entrance to a raucous crowd, tearing opponents' jerseys, including that of Manning's. Eli did not take kindly to the diss, playfully "attacking" Brady.

At Fanatics Fest 2025, Tom Brady, embracing a villainous persona, was dramatically ambushed by Eli Manning during a WWE-style entrance. Manning's surp