Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) challenged left-wing actor Ron Perlman to wrestle Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) following the Hellboy actor’s social media beef with Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL).
“Listen Hellboy. You talk good game when you’ve got Hollywood makeup & stuntmen. But I’ll bet $10k—to the nonpolitical charity of your choice—that you couldn’t last 5 min in the wrestling ring w/ @Jim_Jordan w/o getting pinned,” Cruz said. “You up for it? Or does your publicist say too risky?”
Listen Hellboy. You talk good game when you’ve got Hollywood makeup & stuntmen. But I’ll bet $10k—to the nonpolitical charity of your choice—that you couldn’t last 5 min in the wrestling ring w/ @Jim_Jordan w/o getting pinned. You up for it? Or does your publicist say too risky? https://t.co/eRerYVe5kj
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) June 15, 2020
The Texas senator’s challenge follows a lengthy back and forth between Perlman and Gaetz, spurred by the Florida lawmaker expressing disgust over the U.S. Soccer’s board of directors voting to repeal a policy requiring national team players to stand for the national anthem.
Perlman, 70, responded to Cruz’s proposition with a host of insults and dismissed Jordan’s inclusion, challenging Cruz directly.
“I tell you what teddy boy, since mentioning jim jordan and wrestling is… problematic, why don’t we say fuck him and just make it you & me,” Perlman said, promising to give $50k to Black Lives Matter.
Wait, is this THEE Ted Cruz? Holy shit man! Is this the same guy let little Donnie call his wife A dog and his father an assassin and now kisses his ass? Yo, can I get your autograph man? https://t.co/6QDwCaEkpv
— Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) June 15, 2020
I tell you what teddy boy, since mentioning jim jordan and wrestling is… problematic, why don’t we say fuck him and just make it you & me. I’ll give 50k to Black Lives Matter and you can keep all the tax payer money you were thinking of spending. https://t.co/6QDwCaEkpv
— Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) June 15, 2020
“I get it, you’re rich. But, apparently, soft. You sure seem scared to wrestle Jordan (whom you keep insulting),” Cruz responded. “Can’t take the heat? Need to get a manicure?”
I get it, you’re rich. But, apparently, soft. You sure seem scared to wrestle Jordan (whom you keep insulting).
Can’t take the heat? Need to get a manicure? https://t.co/giLnJjZNKr
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) June 15, 2020
Teddy, Teddy, what kind of a muthafucka offers to have another guy, probably asleep at the time, kick another guy’s ass? https://t.co/v7EFmP1Mqe
— Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) June 15, 2020
This not the first time Cruz has issued a challenge to a celebrity, infamously beating ABC late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel 11-9 in a game of one-on-one-basketball in 2018.
The social media spat with Perlman began with Gaetz’s remarks on U.S. soccer players no longer being required to stand for the national anthem. “I’d rather the US not have a soccer team than have a soccer team that won’t stand for the National Anthem,” Gaetz said of the decision.
I’d rather the US not have a soccer team than have a soccer team that won’t stand for the National Anthem.
You shouldn’t get to play under our flag as our national team if you won’t stand when it is raised.
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) June 11, 2020
“The US Soccer team called and you guessed it… said they couldn’t give any less of a fuck about what you two dipshits think,” Perlman said, sparking a response from Gaetz, who dubbed the actor a hypocrite over his role in Sons of Anarchy. Gaetz’s jab fell flat on some, who criticized lawmaker for conflating life and fiction, “while others pointed out that his comment about ‘Sons of Anarchy’ wasn’t entirely accurate given that strictly speaking SAMCRO isn’t a white supremacist M.C.” according to TheWrap.
“Yessir, so true! So rewarding playing assholes on tv. Tell me sir, how is it actually being one?” the Asher star responded.
Yessir, so true! So rewarding playing assholes on tv. Tell me sir, how is it actually being one? https://t.co/8Yk4lXvyAI
— Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) June 14, 2020
“Honestly? The fact that Hollywood thinks I’m an asshole is a badge of honor,” Gaetz fired back. “You wouldn’t be tweeting about me if my message weren’t true & effective. Threatens your wokeness. How triggered will you be when @realDonaldTrump is re-elected? More or less than when crooked lost?”
Honestly? The fact that Hollywood thinks I’m an asshole is a badge of honor :)
You wouldn’t be tweeting about me if my message weren’t true & effective. Threatens your wokeness.
How triggered will you be when @realDonaldTrump is re-elected? More or less than when crooked lost? https://t.co/E31s3MuWP9
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) June 14, 2020
The spat continued, as Perlman took issue with Gaetz’s negative use of the word “Hollywood.” The argument eventually descended into a debate on gerrymandering.
And while we’re at it fuckboi, what is this shit about playing your crowd with dog whistles like “Hollywood“, making them think culture is the thing that’s keeping them down? When it’s really you and your greed.
— Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) June 14, 2020
Dude I represent a district of 700k that elected me w about two-thirds of the vote the last 3x I’ve been on a ballot.
Blue check marks don’t scare me anymore than your fictional white supremacy motorcycle gang.
Leave the tough guy comments for those of us who face the voters. https://t.co/4PxEbcUBe3
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) June 14, 2020
My district map is below. Facts must be difficult for you to process in your current state of wokeness. pic.twitter.com/TuIuKVTDdL
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) June 15, 2020
Ya know what, you’re right. A guy who wins a totally gerrymandered district with daddy’s money deserves our deepest admiration. You’re right..I only PLAY scumbags and grifters. You’re the real deal! @mattgaetz
— Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) June 14, 2020
I mean….
cc: @perlmutations pic.twitter.com/Q3ND8cXiPz— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) June 15, 2020
You keep having to change arguments because the facts disprove your silly claims.
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) June 15, 2020
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