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The 2009 football season is ready for kickoff. And "WWE Magazine: Feature of the Week" goes long to see just where WWE Superstars' NFL loyalties lie, courtesy of the September edition of WWE Magazine, on newsstands now. Hike!
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Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio
My Team "Two years ago, the Chargers were awesome throughout the whole regular season, and then they dropped the ball in the playoffs. Last year, they had a terrible season and backed their way into the playoffs. They're unpredictable."
My Favorite Player "LaDainian Tomlinson. But when L.T. isn't on the field, then Darren Sproles is my man. He's around my height, he's stocky, he's speedy, and that's what I like to see."
Super Bowl XLIV? "Not sure who'll be there, but I definitely think we'll see my Chargers take on the Steelers in the AFC Championship Game."
ECW Champion Christian
My Team "For the longest time I've been a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, but living in Florida, I've started rooting for the Jacksonville Jaguars. They kind of have a team of unknowns who work hard, and in that respect, they remind me of myself."
My Favorite Player "As a kid, I loved Boomer Esiason when he was on the Bengals. He had style and flair, and that appealed to me."
Super Bowl XLIV? "The Patriots will make it back with Brady."
Christian's Superstar page | History of the ECW Title
United States Champion Kofi Kingston
My Team "I went to Boston College, so I'm a big Patriots fan. They were once underdogs, so it was awesome to see them go from the bottom to the top."
My Favorite Player "Ray Lewis. Even though he's not a Pat, he's so controversial. Plus, he's so emotional and fun to watch. When he makes a hit, you hear it."
Super Bowl XLIV? "New England Patriots vs. Dallas Cowboys."
Tommy Dreamer
My Team "The New York Giants. I was born into it. My uncle and father have had season tickets since they were about 20 years old. My greatest moment as a fan had to be Scott Norwood missing the field goal and the Giants winning the Super Bowl."
My Favorite Player "I've got to go with Lawrence Taylor. L.T. was one of the greatest. I have a large football memorabilia collection, and one of my prized possessions is L.T.'s signature. Bam Bam Bigelow gave it to me."
Super Bowl XLIV? "I think it's a little too early to tell. I got screwed last year—I don't know who I picked—but I did get screwed. So I want to be prepared."
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Beth Phoenix
My Team "You can't live in Buffalo and not be a Bills fan. Our city is so devoted to the team. For better or worse. I have so many great memories of going to Ralph Wilson Stadium."
My Favorite Player "At the moment, it's Terrell Owens. Love him or hate him, T.O. is going to bring a lot to the table."
Super Bowl XLIV? "Buffalo Bills vs. Dallas Cowboys."
MVP
My Team "Without question, the Oakland Raiders are my team. They're horrible right now, but they are my team. Chuck Noll, head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, once said that the way the Raiders' Jack Tatum played football was borderline felonious assault. How do you not like a team with a guy who opposing coaches thought should be arrested?"
My Favorite Player "Howie Long. He was one of the best players on the field at any time. The greatest thing about Long is that he never knew how good he was. He would go out there and record 11 tackles and two sacks, and still come back to the sidelines disappointed."
Super Bowl XLIV? "The Oakland Raiders vs. the Detroit Lions. It'll be the Loser Bowl. But in all seriousness, I'm gonna pick the Arizona Cardinals to win it all."
Jack Swagger
My Team "I'm a diehard 49ers fan. In Oklahoma, everyone loves the Cowboys and there's such a rivalry between those two teams. But for some reason, I never liked the Cowboys and I just decided to root for their rivals."
My Favorite Player "Jerry Rice. I got to meet him last year, and it made me feel like a little kid.
The thing that Jack Swagger
likes about him most is that he always looked good doing what he did best: winning."
Super Bowl XLIV? "Chicago Bears vs. San Diego Chargers."
Evan Bourne
My Team "Since I live in Tampa now, I'm a Buccaneers supporter. Their stadium has a great atmosphere. I sat next to the pirate ship, which was awesome. But its pyro doesn't compare to WWE's."
My Favorite Player "Brett Favre. Growing up, I was a Packers fan and I liked the fact that he didn't mind getting hit or dirty. He was a QB who wasn't a pretty boy."
Super Bowl XLIV? "St. Louis Rams vs. Pittsburgh Steelers."
Dolph Ziggler
My Team "I grew up in Cleveland so I root for the Browns. The 1987 AFC Championship game against the Broncos is still a painful memory because of John Elway's drive."
My Favorite Player "Broadway Joe Namath. He was flashy; I respect his confidence."
Super Bowl XLIV? "Cleveland Browns vs. Arizona Cardinals."
Mark Henry
My Team "The Dallas Cowboys. They're just America's team. My best memories come from the Jimmy Johnson era. I've never been to an actual game, though. I was pretty poor growing up, and we couldn't afford tickets. And now that I'm wrestling, I work on Sundays."
My Favorite Player "I was a Robert Newhouse fan. He was Dallas's version of Earl Campbell, just not as good. Tony Dorsett came after Newhouse, and he became my favorite."
Super Bowl XLIV? "I think the Super Bowl champs are going to come out of the NFC East; it's the division to beat."
Hornswoggle
My Team "The Green Bay Packers. They have the most heart of any team in the NFL. They're not about making money or building huge stadiums; they're about the people of Green Bay. And, hey, we wear similar colors. Even after the whole Brett Favre incident, the Packers still came out looking like the good guys."
My Favorite Player "Dan Marino. When I was young, my room was decorated half with WWE stuff and half with Dan Marino stuff. When I was in the hospital for surgery once, someone sent me a signed Dan Marino picture, which I cherish."
Super Bowl XLIV? "New England Patriots vs. Dallas Cowboys—for absolutely no reason. I hate the Pats. Kofi always plays as them in Madden, and they're the best team in the game, and for that, I hate them."
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