WATCH: Quinyon Mitchell celebrates game-winning interception by hitting Cooper DeJean with a Triple H Pedigree

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell had a night to remember. Not only did he snag his first career interception in the NFL to clinch a playoff win over the Green Bay Packers, but he also took his victory lap with a celebration inspired by WWE legend Triple H’s iconic “Pedigree” finisher.

Well, sort of.

Quinyon Mitchell: A For Effort, Execution Needs Work

Mitchell and Cooper DeJean teamed up for the in-game tribute, but let’s just say their rendition of Triple H’s signature move left a little to be desired.

Cooper DeJean dropped too early, Quinyon Mitchell skipped the arm hook, and the timing was about as off as a botched tag-team move in a low-budget indie wrestling match. Triple H himself couldn’t resist chiming in, taking to X to critique Mitchell and DeJean.

Triple H critiques Quinyon Mitchell hitting Cooper DeJean with the Pedigree

https://twitter.com/TripleH/status/1878619313604874625

“There’s a reason we say ‘Don’t try this at home.’ Congrats on the win, Quinyon and Eagles!”

Ouch—but also, fair.

For comparison, true wrestling fans will know that the pedigree isn’t exactly a move you want to freestyle. There’s the arm hook, the jump, the controlled drop—it’s an art form. But hey, Mitchell’s priority was probably not breaking DeJean’s collarbone in a celebratory mishap, so props for keeping it safe.

Triple H and his Pedigree appreciation post. ⚒️pic.twitter.com/VKAgjqnpnr

— 2000's WWE (@2000s_WWE) May 7, 2022

That said, maybe someone should book these guys a crash course in wrestling choreography. After all, the Birds are still alive in the playoffs, and there’s plenty of time to perfect the move for the next win.

Even Pat McAfee, a former NFL punter turned WWE commentator, had to call out the shaky sell job. “DeJean, come on, brother. You’ve got to commit to the bit!” he joked during the postgame breakdown.

TERRIBLE sell on the pedigree from DeJean

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 13, 2025

Celebration critiques aside, Mitchell’s first NFL interception couldn’t have come at a better time. His clutch play iced the Packers and sent the Eagles soaring into the divisional round.

Welcome to Quinyonamo Bay:

Welcome to Quinyonamo Bay

📺: #GBvsPHI on FOX
📱: Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/OE1RLV1GTw

— NFL (@NFL) January 13, 2025

Quinyon Mitchell vs Packers:

• 6 Targets
• 2 Catches Allowed
• 10 Yards
• 0 Touchdowns
• 47.9 Passer Rating
• First Career INT

With a defense that’s been relentless all season, Philadelphia will now wait to see which opponent will challenge them next at Lincoln Financial Field.

And maybe—just maybe—we’ll get a cleaner pedigree next time. Until then, the Birds have bigger moves to make on the field.

More from the Eagles win over the Packers:

• Jalen Hurts, Defense lead the Eagles over Packers 22-10
• AJ Brown found his “Inner Excellence” during Eagles playoff win over the Packers

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