Jalen Brunson, the star point guard for the New York Knicks, made a shocking appearance on WWE SmackDown, joining forces with LA Knight in a segment featuring Tyrese Haliburton and Logan Paul. The surprise moment saw Brunson pick up a steel chair, a significant move given his recent hand injury, but he quickly alleviated fans’ concerns by reassuring them on social media that his hand was fine. Brunson revealed that he had always dreamed of appearing on WWE, and his participation in the segment was a childhood fantasy come true.
The segment began with a triple threat match between Logan Paul, LA Knight, and Santos Escobar to determine who would advance to the Money in the Bank ladder match. The three competitors put on an impressive display, with Escobar working well with his opponents despite their rivalry. In the end, Knight emerged victorious, pinning Paul following a roll-up. The heels, including Brunson, joined Knight in the ring, where they were confronted by Haliburton and Paul. Brunson’s dramatic entrance, wielding a steel chair, left fans eagerly awaiting his next move.
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After the segment, Brunson took to social media, addressing fans and expressing his enjoyment of the experience. He also provided a positive update on his fractured hand, assuring fans that it was fine and that they could relax. The segment received a great response from the audience, with many hoping that Brunson might make future appearances on WWE’s programming.
WWE has a history of booking celebrity matches, and the reaction to Brunson’s debut suggests that a potential SummerSlam clash between Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton, and Logan Paul could be a possibility. A tag team match between LA Knight and Brunson on one side and Haliburton and Paul on the other could draw significant attention to the company, with the two basketball stars taking a limited role in the match while WWE fans get to enjoy the spectacle.
Jalen Brunson’s surprise appearance on WWE SmackDown was a thrilling moment for fans, and his subsequent tweets suggested that he enjoyed the experience. Whether or not Brunson will make further appearances on WWE’s programming remains to be seen, but his debut has undoubtedly generated significant buzz in professional wrestling.
