After Brady, Which Athlete Gets a “Roast” on TV?

By Luis October 16, 2024

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The Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix was such a huge success that there’s now talk of which celebrity athlete will be next in line to get ripped on stage. Whoever it is, you know celebrities, comics, and A-listers will be lining up to get a piece of the action. Speaking of action, here’s a look at the betting odds on who could be in the hot seat soon.

Shaquille O’Neal (+250)

Former NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal is no stranger to cracking jokes. He’s part of one of the most entertaining panels on NBA on TNT and also appeared on the Justin Bieber Roast, where many of his clips went viral. Shaq loves to be the center of attention and is very funny, as evidenced by his social media platforms. If he’s selected, expect actors, rappers, and athletes to take shots at the NBA Hall of Famer.

Charles Barkley (+600)

The same can be said about Charles Barkley as for Shaquille O’Neal. Another very entertaining host on the NBA on TNT panel, Barkley is known for his jokes and lively personality. What’s interesting is that both Chuck and Shaq could be out of work after next year’s NBA season, as TNT has lost the rights to NBA games, which means both ex-players might have a lot of time on their hands.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (+800)

He’s the most popular actor on the planet and would attract viewers across all genres if Dwayne Johnson were in the hot seat. The Rock has never been on a roast, but if you’ve watched his mic work from his WWF/WWE days, he’s a master of jokes, punchlines, and quips.

LeBron James (+800)

LeBron James has maintained a clean image throughout his career but has shown a sense of humor and can be quite funny. He’s appeared in movies and hosted SNL. However, he’s also a family man, so if James were greenlit for a roast, it would likely come with restrictions—similar to how uncomfortable Brady was when jokes about his ex-wife and kids were made.

Tiger Woods (+1200)

Can Tiger Woods handle the no-holds-barred style of a roast, considering he’s always been reclusive when it comes to his personal life? Tiger isn’t the laid-back, self-deprecating type, but in recent years, he seems to have changed. With a new clothing line after leaving Nike and a joint venture with Rory McIlroy set for 2025, participating in a roast could be a great way to promote his new business ventures.