{
  "id": 18611535,
  "title": "AEW's Claudio Castagnoli Calls League of Legends ‘the Best Sport to Watch’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/aews-claudio-castagnoli-calls-league-of-legends-the-best-sport-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T01:24:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aews-claudio-castagnoli-calls-league-012456063.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pro wrestler Claudio Castagnoli, currently with All Elite Wrestling, expressed his admiration for League of Legends, calling it \"the best sport to watch.\" Castagnoli first started playing League of Legends during a crossover showmatch between his former company, WWE, and Riot Games, eight years ago. Despite his hectic schedule, which includes traveling for work to locations like Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Japan, he still finds time to watch the League of Legends World Championships. At the Worlds 2026 Quarterfinals match between Korea's T1 and France's Karmine Corp, Castagnoli enthusiastically announced the teams and was interviewed on the live broadcast. He compared the passionate fanbase at League of Legends events to the dedicated supporters of AEW shows, noting the fans' dedication through signs, early arrivals, and wearing team merchandise. Castagnoli emphasized that both League of Legends and professional wrestling share a rich lore and history that captivate fans, as well as the ability to connect with new players through exposure and shared experiences. He advised new League of Legends fans not to imitate the pros, as it could be frustrating. Despite not being as visible in the League of Legends community lately, Castagnoli is grateful for the warm welcome from League fans and hopes to return to the game in the future.",
  "summary": "ALLEN, Texas — Finding new hobbies can be difficult, especially when you’re on the road for 300-plus days a year.",
  "key_points": [
    "Claudio Castagnoli praises League of Legends as \"the best sport to watch.\"",
    "Former WWE wrestler continues to watch League of Legends World Championships despite busy schedule."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Castagnoli’s endorsement highlights the growing cultural overlap between professional wrestling and esports, where shared storytelling and intense fan loyalty create common ground for two distinct entertainment communities.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}