I don't really care which celebrations the NFL outlaw, with one exception: No matter what, any celebration that is a tribute to all-time great professional wrestler Ric Flair must be allowed.
Buffalo Bill tight end Chris Gragg and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce scored touchdowns in different NFL games on Sunday, but were bonded by touchdown celebrations that looked similar.
Any old-school wrestling fans recognize the Ric Flair strut anywhere. It looked like Kelce gave a Flair "Whoooo!" call after he was done, too. Respect.
Flair, one of the most famous wrestlers ever who along with Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant ruled the 1980s wrestling scene, is familiar with the NFL. He was brought in by the 49ers last year to fire up the team before its playoff game at Green Bay.
As Kelce and Gragg showed, there's a market for Ric Flair touchdown celebrations. Let's get creative and do more, NFL players.
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Frank Schwab is the editor of Shutdown Corner on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at shutdowncorner@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter! Follow @YahooSchwab
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