Former Giants quarterback Eli Manning managed to roast Tom Brady without even attending the roast of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers star. Drawing attention to their Super Bowl clashes, Manning humorously declared it would be his third time roasting Brady if he showed up, alluding to his two victories over Brady's previous team, the New England Patriots.
The roast, titled “The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady,” is currently available to stream on Netflix. The event was led by comedian Kevin Hart and featured several prominent celebrities. The list of roasters included the likes of Jeff Ross, Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser, Tom Segura, and Bill Belichick, Brady's former coach.
During the event, Brady's life and career came under comedic scrutiny. Roasters made light of his football career, his past relationship with Gisele Bündchen, and his departure from then-pregnant Bridget Moynahan. However, Brady didn't appreciate a joke about Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, who was accused of soliciting prostitution.
Will Ferrell made a surprise appearance as his character Ron Burgundy and poked fun at Brady's so-called “fear” of Manning, and his life post-retirement. The retirement in question came in February of 2023, drawing the curtain on a twenty-year career highlighted by seven Super Bowl victories and nine championship participations.
In a twist, Eli's brother, Peyton Manning, made a surprise appearance at the roast. Peyton confirmed that Belichick will join the Manning brothers on ESPN's ManningCast, a popular sports program.
Despite the fun and jokes, Brady admitted on his podcast that the memories of his Super Bowl defeats still sting. Despite this, he took the opportunity to thank his family, friends, teammates, and competitors, stating his appreciation for having lived his dream.