NFL great Terrell Owens discusses the Hall of Fame and his new Strip show

Terrell Owens is coming off his most eventful month since his playing career ended eight years ago. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the induction of the NFL’S second all-time leading receiver (he ranks behind only Jerry Rice in yardage), after snubbing Owens in his first two years of eligibility. And that was only the start.

Owens cheered one of his former teams, the Philadelphia Eagles, to a Super Bowl victory before arriving in Las Vegas to anchor the new “Renegades” show at Caesars Palace. Owens appears alongside baseball great Jose Canseco and former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim Mcmahon for an interactive performance four nights a week through the end of April. We chatted with Owens about it all before one of his recent shows.

Did you ever envision yourself as a Strip headliner?

Not at all. Even in my early days of coming to Las Vegas and going to the Palms — I’m good friends with the Maloofs—i’d be in car services riding to the hotel and see the people headlining on top of cabs, billboards. I never envisioned being one of those people, but here I am years later, seeing my picture ride on the top of cabs.

You’re spending a lot of time in town because of the show. What do you like to do here when you’re not performing?

I’m here pretty much solo, and for me personally, I’m low-key, chill. Most of the time, I’m in my room watching TV. From time to time, I’ll go downstairs and play a little blackjack, but that’s about it.

Are there any subjects you would rather not talk about in the show?

Not at all. We know what’s at stake; we understand what it means when you tell people, “Nothing is off limits.” I haven’t been asked any hard questions. I think people know me, and if