In a plot twist no one saw coming—Teddy Swims’ management team, yes, his actual management team, has just taken over not only the music world… but now the world of competitive cheerleading. And the globe is SHOOK.
After a historic, backflipping, jaw-dropping performance that brought a crowd of 70,000 to its feet and left millions worldwide with goosebumps, Netflix and ESPN have officially named them “The Best Cheerleading Squad on the Planet.”
Yes, you read that correctly.
Not the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Not Team USA. Not any top-tier collegiate squad.
But the management team behind viral soul sensation Teddy Swims—a group originally responsible for booking tours and negotiating contracts—has now cemented themselves as the No. 1 cheer team in the world.
Wait… Teddy Swims Has a Cheer Squad?
Oh, he does now. And it’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen.
It all started as a joke, according to insiders close to Teddy Swims (real name Jaten Dimsdale). During downtime between tour stops in 2023, the crew would break out spontaneous dance routines during sound checks and hotel stays. What began as lighthearted fun became increasingly choreographed—and serious.
By mid-2024, his team—comprised of agents, publicists, managers, stylists, and roadies—were training in secret with Olympic-level choreographers. And then came their viral moment.
The Viral Moment That Broke the Internet
It was at the 2025 Global Performance Showcase in Los Angeles, an international event meant for music and visual artists. As Teddy Swims wrapped up his headlining set, the lights dimmed… and suddenly, his entire management team stormed the stage in full cheer uniforms.
What followed was a 6-minute, high-intensity, acrobatic masterpiece featuring synchronized tumbles, aerials, human pyramids, and live remixes of Teddy’s biggest hits.
Videos of the performance exploded online. One TikTok clip alone has over 87 million views. Fans dubbed it the “Cheerageddon of the Century.”
Netflix and ESPN Make It Official
Just days after the performance, Netflix and ESPN jointly released a statement confirming what fans already suspected:
“We are proud to recognize the Teddy Swims Management Cheer Squad as the most groundbreaking and technically innovative cheerleading team of 2025. Their performance transcended entertainment—it redefined what cheerleading can be.”
The decision came after a joint judging panel of Olympic gymnasts, NCAA cheer coaches, and entertainment producers reviewed footage from over 100 cheerleading events across five continents.
Teddy’s squad ranked #1 across all performance metrics.
Fans and Celebrities React: “WHAT Did I Just Watch?!”
Celebrities couldn’t stay quiet. The flood of reactions on social media was instant—and priceless.
Lizzo reposted the routine with the caption:
“This just ended cheerleading. Y’all won. PERIOD.”
Simone Biles tweeted:
“The formations… the flips… the creativity?! These aren’t cheerleaders. These are gods.”
Jason Derulo chimed in with:
“I thought I was watching Cirque du Soleil meets Coachella. I’m inspired and intimidated.”
Even Beyoncé’s dance captain, Ashley Everett, commented:
“That’s not just a cheer squad. That’s a cultural reset.”
Who Are These People?!
What makes this even wilder? None of them are professionally trained athletes.
The team includes:
- Riley Marks, Teddy’s longtime tour manager, age 42, who handled the human cannonball trick.
- Jen Park, the publicist who went viral for her mid-air selfie while executing a triple twist basket toss.
- Andre “Dre” Wilson, Teddy’s stylist, who reportedly taught himself tumbling by watching YouTube tutorials at night in hotel lobbies.
They range in age from 26 to 47. None have formal cheerleading backgrounds. And yet, they pulled off a performance that left seasoned professionals and choreographers in tears.
What’s Next? World Tour & Netflix Docuseries
Naturally, this level of spectacle couldn’t just be a one-off.
Netflix has confirmed that a docuseries is in production, tentatively titled:
“CHEER: The Unexpected Rise of Team Teddy”
It will follow the team from their tour life to training camps, as well as explore the emotional and physical toll of turning “non-athletes” into global performance legends.
Meanwhile, Teddy Swims and his cheer squad will headline their own side-stage performances on his upcoming world tour, featuring dedicated 15-minute routines during every concert intermission.
“I just wanted my people to have fun,” Teddy said, laughing in a backstage interview. “I had no idea they were going to become THE moment.”
A New Era in Entertainment?
Industry analysts are calling this the beginning of a performance revolution, where artist entourages and creative teams step into the spotlight alongside the headliners.
“This is the convergence of backstage and frontstage,” says cultural expert Dr. Mia Harrington. “We’re witnessing a shift in who gets to perform and be celebrated.”
And now, other artists are reportedly scrambling to launch their own in-house performance teams—though most admit, “There’s no catching up to what Team Teddy just did.”
Final Thoughts: The Underdogs Just Made History
In a world where cheerleading has long been dominated by young, elite athletes and powerhouse institutions, a ragtag crew of managers, assistants, and creatives just rewrote the rules.
They didn’t do it for gold medals. They didn’t do it for endorsements.
They did it for joy, unity, and pure chaotic brilliance—and in doing so, they captured the heart of the planet.
From backstage passes to center stage stardom, the Teddy Swims Management Cheerleading Squad is living proof that anyone can shine—if you dare to flip the script.
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