# George Kittle exposes why Fernando Mendoza is an NFL villain

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/george-kittle-exposes-why-fernando-mendoza-is-an-nfl-villain/
- Published: 2026-11-11T17:25:02+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T18:42:07+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/sports/raiders-fernando-mendoza-called-a-nfl-heel-by-george-kittle-seth-rollins/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Kittle and Rollins called Mendoza a wrestling-style “heel”.
- Mendoza is the number one pick and a national champion.
- His wholesome image and Raiders move fuel the joke.

## Summary

George Kittle and WWE wrestler Seth Rollins joked that Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza is an NFL “heel”, wrestling slang for a villain fans are meant to root against. Their point was that Mendoza’s wholesome image, top draft status and success could make him seem almost too perfect, while his move to the Raiders adds to the team’s rebellious image.

Mendoza was selected first overall in this year’s NFL draft after winning a national championship. Kittle made the remarks on his show, “The Kittle Things”, during a conversation with Rollins and Kittle’s wife, Claire, who initially named Mendoza as a “babyface”, or heroic character. Rollins and Kittle reframed those same positive traits as reasons some fans might root against him.

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