It was man versus beast at the San Antonio Zoo.

In what's become a viral video, three professional World Wrestling Entertainment stars matched up against Axelle the lioness in a game of tug of war.

When zoo staff heard from World Wrestling Entertainment that a number of professional wrestlers would be in town May 19th and wanted to see the zoo, they arranged some special activities: feeding the giraffes, some behind-the-scenes time with a rhinoceros, (both of which are open to the public) and a tug of war with the lioness.

The three burly wrestlers were no match for the lion as they took on the big cat in a game of tug-of-war.

They're barely able to pull on this," San Antonio Zoo Director of Public Relations Chuck Cureau said.

"It just demonstrates the power these wild animals have.

They may be trained but they're certainly not tamed, and people underestimate the power of these animals."


But with dozens watching and three wrestlers working together, they could not pull the rope from the mouth of 250-pound Axelle.

"She's not moving," one of the wrestlers said as he dropped the ropes.





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cVkekrTXAs

In the hilarious footage filmed at San Antonio Zoo in Texas, the crowd cheers as the muscular trio of Ricochet, Fabian Aichner and Killian Dain to best the still-young cub.


Crowd look on as the team try their hardest to pull the rope which feeds through into the lion enclosure.

On the other side of the glass the lion holds the rope with an iron grip, refusing to move even an inch.

The crowd can be seen capturing the moment on their mobile phones while thezoo staff grin, clearly amused.

The group of men are professional performers from the World Wrestling Entertainment world.


'Just let us know when you are ready to tap out!' one of the staff is heard saying.


The zoo posted the footage with the caption: 'How many superstar wrestlers does it take to win in tug of war with a 2 1/2 year old lion cub? Apparently more than 3!'


Fabian Aichner looks subdued after losing a game of tug-of-war to the young male lion.

Wow, never knew lions were this strong.

Publicity stunt.

This ain't possible

alexistaiwo:
Publicity stunt.


This ain't possible

You sure?

Don't know about this one, but ive seen lion tearing and deflating tyres of a broken down suv in the park.

Ive seen a lion killing a deer almost of is size and climbing a tree with it. Gently placing it on a branch.

They're strong.

The lion didn't even move an inch...
The strength and stamina is just something else.
Samson in the Bible just made it look so easy.
#GOD is great.

All these professional wrestlers
I thought they hit their heads on the metallic edge and the next minute they are up again still fighting.
They will just be deceiving us in the ring.
I remember when I was younger, I use to praise them and call them the strongest set of people.
But as I don old now even SARS Olopa, that SARS MAN wey dey back of my street go even beat them .
SARS people own na real no be like WWE, DEM DEY BEAT SENSE COMOT FOR YAHOO BOYS

The wrestlers didn't beat the lioness because it wasn't in their scripts.

Obviously staged. Selling your bitcoin or ether? Visit my signature.

This is stage.

Shoot! These beauties had better be on man's side. If three huge strong guys can't win her...na make I keep running until I see tree climb or fly sef

Explorers:


You sure?

Don't know about this one, but ive seen lion tearing and deflating tyres of a broken down suv in the park.

Ive seen a lion killing a deer almost of is size and climbing a tree with it. Gently placing it on a branch.

They're strong.

Lions are the epitome of raw strength, I know but that feat up there is practically impossible for a two year old lion to pull off.

Wide cats have a great mass of energy and stamina.... That's why with a swipe of there par they can hit you unconscious.

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Shoot! These beauties had better be on man's side. If three huge strong guys can't win her...na make I keep running until I see tree climb or fly sef

The best opt is to fly.

You cant outrun them, and they climb well. Tree without branches, using their claws.

Why didn't they invite Braun Strowman

alexistaiwo:


Lions are the epitome of raw strength, I know but that feat up there is practically impossible for a two year old lion to pull off.

Well, she weighs 250pounds, that's around 120kg(more than 2bags of cement).

She can multiply that in the stunt.

She seems too young to pull dat off!!!
A 2 year old lion sef go sweat small!!

Explorers:


The best opt is to fly.

You cant outrun them, and they climb well. Tree without branches, using their claws.

Jisos! I will just jump into the lagoon then. We kuku can't both swim ni

Explorers:

Well, she weighs 250pounds, that's around 120kg(more than 2bags of cement).
She can multiply that in the stunt.

Even if she weighs 140kg.
Do you really believe those guys can't collectively pull 15 bags of cement?
Boss. It was a publicity stunt.

alexistaiwo:


Even if she weighs 140kg.

Do you really believe those guys can't collectively pull 15 bags of cement?

Boss.
It was a publicity stunt.

Well, may be.

See them.. common lion

Geofavor:
WWE wrestlers are fake-ass actors

You have said it all. This is very clear. Staged sh!t

fake.... oyinbo and dem bullshit stunt

It’s all staged, when I have seen a single guy dragging a huge Fulani cow that refuse to walk talk more of this small lion

I don't know any of these dudes. The author must have written WWE for effect.
If they got prime Hulk Hogan, Iron Shiek and Brock Lesnar the lion would have lost a tooth or two. This new generation of wrestling guys are more of athletes than strong men.

tobdee:
The lion didn't even move an inch...
The strength and stamina is just something else.
Samson in the Bible just made it look so easy.
#GOD is great.

That's why it doesn't look REAL.
The LIONESS just stayed put without any advancement, at least showing that there was a tussle
Look well before u involve RELIGION.
I guess u didn't study PHYSICS nor Geometry...??

they should call bastista(the animal).

gift01:
Why didn't they invite Braun Strowman

Imagine if it was a combination of the monster among men(Braun Strowman), the Big red machine(Kane) and the Beast(Brock Lesner).

That Lion mouth go don tear throway.