‘People might think it’s kind of lame’: The WWE-inspired theme behind Penrith’s dynasty
They conquered Everest and completed their own Top Gun mission, but Panthers hero Nathan Cleary has revealed his side drew on the “undisputed” theme as this year’s inspiration to help them win a third-straight title.No side since the Eels of 1981-83 had won three comps in a row, but the Penrith juggernaut has joined their western rivals after riding the undisputed theme through the finals.
“It‘s been the one belt throughout the finals series and each game we won, we put another plaque on it.” It’s still a bit short of WWE superstar Roman Reigns who has held the Universal Championship belt for more than 1100 days, but this team is showing no signs of slowing down with so many of their best players locked in.
Star five-eighth Jarome Luai was more emphatic when asked if this was the best team to ever compete in the NRL, eclipsing the great Storm sides and the Roosters squad that went back-to-back in 2018 and 2019.
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