15 Hidden Meanings Behind WWE Royal Rumble 2022 Attires

By Andy H Murray / January 30, 2022

8. Street Profits

WWE/Atlanta Hawks

The night's first major sports reference came when Montez Ford hit the Royal Rumble, soon to be joined by Street Profits partner Angelo Dawkins, who was clad in similar white gear with yellow and red trim.

The Profits' gear appeared to be a nod to the Atlanta Hawks, who use the same colour scheme. The NBA franchise's star player, Trae Young, was involved in the early Day 1 marketing campaign in 2021, so there's another link.

Authored by Andy H Murray

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.

Posted On: 30th Jan 2022

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