Son of WWE alumnus signs his first NFL contract

James Laurinaitis has signed a four-year contract with the St. Louis Rams. Financial terms have not been disclosed. "I'm very excited," Laurinaitis told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "I can't wait to get into the meetings again and get that playbook back." To read the full story, click here.

Powell's POV: The story notes that Laurinaitis, who is the son of Road Warrior Animal and the nephew of WWE VP John Laurinaitis, will start at middle linebacker for the Rams this season. James was selected in the second round of the NFL draft back in April.