WrestleMania 41 Stunned by Michigan Fan’s Gutsy Sign: What Did It Say?

Ever wondered what happens when the high-octane energy of college football’s biggest rivalry spills over into the wild world of professional wrestling? It turns out that Michigan and Ohio State fans don’t just settle their scores on the gridiron – they take it to the squared circle, too! At WrestleMania’s grand stage, where allegiances are as fierce as the battles themselves, one Michigan fan made sure their rivalry was felt in an epic way. So, sit back and let’s dive into this unique crossover of collegiate pride and wrestling prowess. LEARN MORE

At first glance, it may not seem that there’s a lot of overlap between professional wrestling fans and college football fans. Taking a deeper look shows that isn’t the case.

Both fanbases support their favorites with unbridled passion, and they pack stadiums to see the culmination of years-long rivalries. 

Over 100,000 fans will be at Allegiant Stadium this weekend in Las Vegas to see WrestleMania, and one big time college football fan took the opportunity to poke fun at a rival school in the process.

During Saturday’s opening match between Gunther and Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight Championship, a Michigan fan held up a sign that read “1,967 days since OSU beat Michigan” at the home of the Las Vegas Raiders.

The guy who takes the Michigan-Ohio State sign to prime location at WWE events is back. #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/tP8PnPqIpH

— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) April 19, 2025

At least one Michigan fan with ties to the Raiders will likely appreciate the sign – former Wolverines quarterback and Raiders minority owner Tom Brady.

The Wolverines indeed hold a massive winning streak over the Buckeyes that has lasted for the last few years. They’ve prevented Ohio State from competing for and winning the Big Ten title by beating them for the last four years, and those victories have propelled Michigan to the top of college football.

The Wolverines won the national championship two seasons ago, defeating Ohio State in their final regular season game. After beating Ohio State that year, Michigan would go on to win the Big Ten title before beating both Alabama and Washington in the College Football Playoff.

Ohio State wasn’t able to capture a win over Michigan this year, but they outlasted 11 other teams in the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff. The Buckeyes took down Tennessee in the first round, Oregon in the quarterfinals, Texas in the semifinal and Notre Dame in the national championship game.

The victory was a moment of vindication for Ohio State head coach Ryan Day after years of criticism, but he will likely never be able to overcome a negative record against the Wolverines.

If the rivalry is big enough to cross over outside of college football itself and into professional wrestling, it’s certainly on the mind of every fan, player and coach involved.

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