Newsom Goes Full WWE in Viral Meme Smackdown
*Daaaayuuum! This is too stoopid/funny, and we LOVE it! 🙂 California Gov. Gavin Newsom didn’t just take a victory lap on election night—he turned it into WrestleMania. Late Tuesday, Newsom (https://x.com/GavinNewsom) dropped an 81-second meme video featuring himself and Barack Obama suplexing Donald Trump and other Republicans into next week.
The clip, edited like a chaotic WWE brawl, opens with Obama and Newsom double-teaming a trash can labeled “Trump.” From there, it’s all piledrivers, chokeholds, and political trolling at its finest.
“Now that’s what we call a takedown,” Newsom wrote, adding just enough smugness to break the internet.
Now that’s what we call a takedown. pic.twitter.com/f6wTK6FCjx
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) November 5, 2025
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This Political Meme Is a Steel Cage Match With the GOP
The video is a mashup masterpiece: Think “The Rock” meets “The West Wing” with less policy and more body slams. Trump gets bodied repeatedly—literally and figuratively—while other Republican figures pop in for their own meme-worthy moments.
JD Vance takes a ref bump, Ron DeSantis taps out, and Lindsey Graham gets choke-slammed like it’s pay-per-view. Oh, and Ted Cruz eats a “People’s Elbow” with all the dignity of a folding chair. GOP unity? More like tag team trauma.
Twitter (Sorry, X) Reacts: ‘Hakeem Rock Bottoms’ and All
Within hours, Newsom’s WWE meme racked up over 2 million views. Supporters hailed it as “savage” and “chef’s kiss,” while critics accused him of being unserious. And yet, even the haters couldn’t look away.
The video includes crowd shots with doctored signs—“Lock Her Up” becomes ironic fan art—and graphics like “The Dominator” and “Hakeem Rock Bottoms,” a nod to Rep. Hakeem Jeffries. This was no lazy meme; this was propaganda with ring ropes.
Supporters Cheer, Critics Cry Foul—Twitter Cage Match Ensues
Predictably, reactions split like a folding table under a Macho Man elbow drop. Dems loved the post, with replies filled with GIFs, memes, and quotes like, “Finally, politics I understand.”
On the flip side, MAGA accounts called it “childish,” pointing fingers at California’s real-life issues. But even those replies couldn’t help but boost its engagement, because hate-watching is still watching.
Political Theater or Just Meme Warfare? Probably Both
Newsom has a history of using pop culture to clap back at the right—he once cited wrestling metaphors in debates and dropped TikToks trolling Ron DeSantis. This latest meme is just his most viral yet.
As much as it’s a political jab, it’s also smart strategy. In an age where memes move faster than policy, Newsom just turned Tuesday’s results into a steel chair moment. And Twitter (sorry, X) ate it up.
What Makes the Gavin Newsom Wrestling Meme So Effective?
This wasn’t just a random video—it was a carefully edited dunk-fest. The music, the timing, the camera cuts—every second is tailored for maximum cringe or cheer, depending on your politics.
With Republican faces swapped onto sweaty wrestlers and every suplex feeling oddly cathartic, the meme became a Rorschach test: hilarious for some, horrifying for others. That’s digital politics in 2025.
Why This Meme Matters: Politics in the Meme Age
In the post-2024 landscape, where younger voters get their news from clips, not CNN, a viral meme might matter more than a policy brief. Newsom’s post wasn’t just a joke—it was messaging with muscle.
If Democrats did score key wins Tuesday night, this video is their confetti cannon. If not, it’s at least a hell of a distraction. Either way, Gavin Newsom has entered the ring—and he brought steel chairs.
Will More Politicians Follow Newsom’s Meme-Heavy Playbook?
With engagement numbers like this—over 64,000 likes and counting—don’t be surprised if more leaders start dropping memes instead of speeches. It’s cheaper, funnier, and apparently, just as effective.
Politics used to be a blood sport. Now, it’s a highlight reel. And Gavin Newsom just pinned the algorithm in the center of the ring.
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