Jason Kelce, who went viral during Super Bowl LVIII, will return a luchador mask to a teenage Chiefs fan.
In Philadelphia, the exuberant celebration of Jason Kelce following his brother’s Super Bowl LVIII victory captured widespread attention through pictures and videos. Throughout the night, Kelce was notably seen wearing a luchador mask, a detail that gained popularity online. The origin of the mask traced back to a 14-year-old Chiefs fan from Texas, Elijah Smith.
According to Elijah, he had given Kelce the mask at the Chiefs afterparty, where he managed to snap a photo with the Eagles’ center. Unfortunately, Jason left before Elijah could retrieve the luchador mask. The next day, Elijah’s wishful thinking about the mask being in Kelce’s possession spread widely.
For Elijah, the luchador mask holds sentimental value as a good luck charm for the Chiefs. He had also worn it during last year’s big game when the Eagles faced the Chiefs, and even Kansas City Cornerback Trent McDuffie had signed it. Elijah expressed a sense of superstition about the mask, attributing it to positive outcomes during games.
During a recent podcast, the Kelce brothers discussed the viral moments of Jason wearing the mask without knowledge of its origin. Jason mentioned on the podcast that the mask provided him with additional energy and enhanced the night.
In a turn of events, Jason Kelce took to social media on Friday morning, expressing the intention to return the mask to its rightful owner, Elijah. The Smith family, including Elijah’s mother Sarah, revealed that Kelce had reached out to them not long after the post.
Excitement ensued as the family learned that Kelce indeed possessed the mask and was working on returning it to Elijah. The Chiefs fan expressed his happiness, stating that seeing Jason Kelce celebrate in his mask was exceptionally cool.
In this case, what happened in Vegas didn’t stay in Vegas, as the luchador mask’s journey became a heartwarming tale of kindness. Elijah and his family expressed gratitude for Kelce’s generosity, highlighting the Eagles star’s big heart. Elijah concluded by praising Jason Kelce as one of the nicest people he has ever met, leaving a positive impression on Philadelphia fans.
