After a roller-coaster 2006, Kevin "Don't Call Me K-Fed" Federline started off 2007 on a high note, defeating WWE Champion John Cena in Miami, Florida before a crowd that included Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neal. Reminiscent of Andy Kaufman's legendary match against Memphis wrestling legend Jerry Lawler, Federline sought to expand his "entertainment" credentials beyond rapping, dancing and freeloading. After his stalling tactics served only to irritate the champ, America's Most Hated received help from WWE Superstars Johnny Nitro and Umaga and got the pin after the Samoan Bulldozer knocked Cena unconscious with the WWE belt. As tends to happen in the world of wrestling, Cena got the last laugh: ending the night by laying out Federline with his FU slam.

Federline's "wrestling" skills left a lot to be desired but his innate ability to play a heel showed a natural skill for the performance art of professional wrestling. Quite possibly, Federline has found his calling.

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