15 Hidden Meanings Behind WWE Royal Rumble 2022 Attires

8. Street Profits

Street Profits Hawks
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.

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