Russell Wilson is the king of cringe, and ESPN’s Laura Rutledge tried very hard not to laugh in his face during their postgame interview.
This year, Wilson has made it his mission to annoy everyone with his “Let’s ride” catchphrase.
#BroncosCountry , LET’S RIDE! pic.twitter.com/7rTOZ1uIhx
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) June 2, 2022
Wilson says the phrase before wins and losses.
After the 12-9 loss in OT, Russell Wilson ends his press conference with "Broncos Country, let's ride."
📹 @MySportsUpdate pic.twitter.com/BcRxiutGHj
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) October 7, 2022
The Broncos were able to squeak out a win over the Jaguars in London, and Rutledge knew what was coming.
While interviewing Wilson, Rutledge was visibly cringing while Wilson did his “Let’s Ride” schtick.
Laura Rutledge can’t even keep a straight face to the latest “Let’s Ride” pic.twitter.com/qHjATsjzhp
— Off The Deck Sports (@OTDSports_) October 30, 2022
Rutledge’s ESPN colleagues noticed Rutledge’s reaction to Wilson’s “Let’s Ride.”
“Boogie about to Laugh her ass off. I know this Pre bust of laughing look,” Marcus Spears tweeted.
Boogie about to Laugh her ass off 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I know this Pre bust of laughing look https://t.co/rYtpEfai7J
— Marcus Spears (@mspears96) October 30, 2022
This is a southern girl experiencing 2nd hand embarassment. She’s saying Bless your heart inside. @LauraRutledge 😂😂
— Elle Duncan (@elleduncanESPN) October 30, 2022