Rob Gronkowski adds 'WWE 24/7 champion' to expansive resume

Since retiring from the NFL last year, former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has kept himself busy -- CBD entrepreneur, NFL analyst for Fox, television-special co-host, music video star, contestant on "The Masked Singer" and game show star.

Now he can add one more line to his résumé: WWE champion. Gronkowski, who was serving as host of the taped two-night WrestleMania studio event that concluded Sunday night, ended up as part of the action and being crowned 24/7 champion.

The WWE 24/7 championship was created in 2019 and frequently changes hands across a variety of WWE platforms. The title has previously been held by several non-wrestlers, including NASCAR driver Kyle Busch and the NBA's Enes Kanter.

Gronkowski, arguably the best tight end in the history of the NFL, announced his retirement in March 2019 after a nine-year career in which he earned three Super Bowl rings and was one of the league's most colorful personalities.

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Gronkowski had 10 or more touchdown receptions in five seasons, which is the most by a tight end in NFL history. He played in 16 playoff games, with 81 receptions for 1,163 yards and 12 touchdowns -- all records for a tight end.

The former Patriot has continued to rule out a return to the NFL someday. But with friend and quarterback Tom Brady moving on to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the WWE -- at least for now -- making Gronk a title-holder, a return to football could be even less of a possibility.