Philadelphia Eagles rookie Quinyon Mitchell celebrated his game-winning interception with Triple H’s “Pedigree” finisher celebration on fellow rookie Cooper DeJean.
Not only was it an interception in the playoffs, it was the first interception of Mitchell’s career. Talk about celebrating in style.
Quinyon Mitchell Honors Triple H After Making Game-Winning Interception
After the celebration, Triple H (otherwise known as Paul Levesque) took to X and congratulated Mitchell on the interception, but warned people not to try this move at home.
The celebration came after Mitchell intercepted Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love late in the fourth quarter. There was 1:51 remaining when Love was picked off for the third time in the game.
Triple H was impressed with the Eagles’ version of his signature move. The move is known in wrestling circles as the “Pedigree.”
There’s a reason we say ‘Don’t try this at home’…congrats on the win Quinyon & @Eagles! https://t.co/HNr3Al33Cc
— Triple H (@TripleH) January 13, 2025
After the interception, Mitchell tried to loop in DeJean in the celebration, but DeJean fell to the ground before Mitchell could hook his arms and perform the move. It was evident what Mitchell was trying to do and Triple H was excited.
“There’s a reason we say ‘Don’t try this at home’..congrats on the win Quinyon & @Eagles!,” Triple H tweeted.
Philadelphia fans should be familiar with the move as the city has hosted WWE and its progeny for many years. In fact, Wrestlemania XL was held in the City of Brotherly Love in 2024.
🚨AWESOME CELLY🚨#Eagles CB Quinton Mitchell did Triple H’s ‘Pedigree’ finisher celebration for his first career interception with Cooper DeJean.
😂😂😂@cdejean23 @TripleH pic.twitter.com/wj4mbWySQq
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) January 13, 2025
Mitchell has earned the nickname “Quinyonamo Bay” because he is so good at locking down opposing receivers. Philadelphia’s pass defense has been really strong this season.
According to PFN Defense+ metric, the Eagles have the second-ranked defensive unit in the league, and it is primarily based on their pass defense.
The Eagles narrowed the gap between themselves and the Broncos over the last month but ultimately have to settle for a second-place finish. Still, the Eagles can enter the postseason feeling good after a dominant three-month finish following a shaky September.
Our metrics weigh pass defense more heavily than run defense, and the Eagles finished with the highest defensive pass success rate of any team this season (60.4%).
As a result, the Eagles allowed the fewest yards per play for any defense this season (4.7). Effective and disciplined rushing attacks can theoretically control the clock with successful runs against Philadelphia, who “only” rank ninth in rushing success rate. But that’s a thin needle to thread, as any defense that can tamp down explosive plays will be tough to score on.
There isn’t a single statistical flaw in Philadelphia’s defense, which ranks top 10 in every metric that encompasses the Defense+ grades (except for sack rate, where they’re 15th). That makes them an incredibly dangerous threat to win the NFC, even without the top seed.