Over the years, NFL teams around the country have garnered faithful support and fervor from their respective communities. These fans have stuck with the team through thick and thin, living and breathing the outfit. However, things take a turn for the worse when their support turns into fanaticism.
That is exactly what happened with the Kansas City Chiefs hype man “ChiefsAholic,” who has now gained notoriety for many activities, some of which have brought down the overall image of this esteemed NFL outfit. Let’s find out more.
Who is Chiefs’ superfan ChiefsAholic?
ChiefsAholic, a wolf costume-wearing mascot seen regularly at Arrowhead, egging his team on from the bleachers. As the name suggests, ChiefsAholic lives and breathes the Kansas City Chiefs and has been shown a handful of times on national broadcasts.
After some digging, fans found that under the ChiefsAholic costume is Xavier Michael Babudar, an avid team supporter who wanted to do something over the top for his beloved Chiefs. The 29-year-old’s gesture surely looks a bit eccentric, but this is where things take a nefarious turn.
Recent reports from multiple sources suggest that Xavier, a.k.a ChiefsAholic, is a criminal known for committing financial fraud repeatedly. Xavier has robbed several banks and defrauded casinos of thousands of dollars and then fled the state when asked to pay it back.
Xavier is to make mammoth bets on the Kansas City Chiefs, especially superstar players like Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, who are known for their exemplary performances out on the pitch. Moreover, it has also been found that he committed a majority of these crimes while being on probation from his earlier indictments. Recently in August, Xavier was arrested in Sacramento County, California, over these counts and now sits in jail awaiting trial.
ESPN releases intriguing documentary teaser on ChiefsAholic
On Thursday, ESPN released a trailer for “WhereWolf: The Search For ChiefsAholic,” documenting the journey of Xavier Babudar from a world of fanaticism to notoriety. In a recent press release, the organization confirmed, “The 40-minute “Where Wolf” takes viewers on a gripping journey through the life of [Xavier] Babudar, a passionate football enthusiast whose alleged actions took a criminal turn, leaving the nation in shock.”
A wolf in Chiefs clothing…#SCFeatured reveals the shocking saga of #ChiefsKingdom superfan Xaviar Babudar whose alleged actions took a criminal turn
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) November 16, 2023
🐺 'Where Wolf: The Search for ChiefsAholic'
Premieres Monday | Exclusively on @ESPNPlus
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“We’ve been reporting this story for almost a year, and although ChiefsAholic had a huge online presence, extracting even the most basic information about him was a challenge,” said Merrill.
“So, when his attorney agreed to send him a list of our questions in September, we felt as if it was somewhat of a breakthrough. Babudar wouldn’t answer questions about his case, but he did paint a picture of a man who got caught up in his own superfan persona.”
ChiefsAholic will be available for streaming starting this Monday, 20th November, exclusively on ESPN+
