It’s no secret that Taylor Swift’s presence at Kansas City Chiefs games has become a sensation. But what’s it really like to be in the same suite as the pop superstar while watching her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, play? According to one of Travis’s close friends, former WWE wrestler Tom Pestock, it’s nothing short of heartwarming.
Pestock, known to WWE fans as Baron Corbin, recently shared his experience of attending a Chiefs game with Swift during an appearance on the Insight with Chris Van Vliet podcast. He had nothing but praise for the singer, describing her as humble and welcoming.
“My brother’s freaking a little bit, and like she walks right up to everybody, gives them a hug [and] gave us a hug,” Pestock recalled, according to People. “It was like you were instantly family in that vibe.”
For Pestock, who was a complete stranger to Swift at the time, her friendly and down-to-earth attitude left a lasting impression. He shared that Swift’s warmth went beyond just the usual celebrity behavior. “She is all of those things, for her to come up and just give me, a complete stranger, a hug… that speaks volumes on the type of person she is,” Pestock said.
It wasn’t just Swift’s demeanor that struck Pestock — he also noted the same qualities in her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. “Same with Travis,” he continued. “That speaks volumes for him to invite me and put me in that atmosphere of what kind of person he is. It’s so neat.”
Being in the suite with Swift certainly comes with its share of excitement. Pestock joked that the experience felt like being “in a fishbowl,” as people couldn’t get enough of the pop star. “I’ve never been around someone like that. It’s a different magnitude,” he said. “You felt like everyone in the stadium was staring at you because you were standing behind her.”
As Swift continues to be a fixture at Kelce’s games, the couple’s public appearances have only fueled the fascination surrounding their relationship. Over the weekend, Taylor was spotted sitting alongside basketball star Caitlin Clark as they cheered on the Chiefs in their divisional round win against the Texans. Swift, 35, has been supporting Kelce ever since the two began dating in the summer of 2023.
As the Chiefs prepare for the AFC Championship against the Buffalo Bills this weekend, it’s likely that Swift will be in the stands once again, cheering on her boyfriend in what could be another step toward a potential third consecutive Super Bowl win for the team.
For Travis Kelce’s friends like Tom Pestock, getting a front-row seat to the action — and witnessing the magic of Taylor Swift’s down-to-earth presence — is truly an unforgettable experience.
