Tom Brady couldn’t resist taking a playful shot at former rival Eli Manning during Fanatics Fest in New York City on Friday — and did it in the most dramatic way possible: by tearing a New York Giants jersey in half.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion was a headline guest at the event, held at Manhattan’s Javits Center, where thousands of fans packed in to see him. After greeting the crowd, Brady stepped into a WWE-style performance — entering with flair to pro wrestler Cody Rhodes’ entrance music, rocking sunglasses, and holding a championship belt.
But the real fireworks started when someone handed Brady a Giants jersey with “Manning 10” on the back. Without hesitation, the former Patriots star ripped it straight down the middle in a cheeky jab at Manning.
The moment didn’t go unnoticed — Eli Manning, watching from nearby, stormed the stage and jumped onto Brady’s back in mock outrage, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
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The fun moment was a nod to their legendary NFL rivalry, with Manning famously derailing Brady’s Patriots in two unforgettable Super Bowl upsets. The first came in 2008, when the underdog Giants shocked New England 17-14, ending their perfect season. Four years later, Manning did it again, earning Super Bowl MVP honors as the Giants beat the Pats 21-17 in 2012.
Despite the fiery stage antics, the two quickly laughed it off — and later faced off again, this time in a more lighthearted baseball pitching challenge.
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