Jalen Brunson joins WWE segment with Roman Reigns at Madison Square Garden
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 4:55 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
At WWE Saturday Night's Main Event in Madison Square Garden, NBA star Jalen Brunson made a surprise appearance alongside Roman Reigns. The event featured the announcement of Brunson as the newest 'King of New York,' commemorating his recent NBA championship. Fans watched as Brunson received a WWE Championship belt from Reigns. The night also included a tag team match featuring CM Punk and Cody Rhodes against Sami Zayn and Gunther, leading to heated exchanges as they prepare for SummerSlam. The show continues to build momentum leading into the upcoming pay-per-view event.
- •Jalen Brunson honored by WWE with title presentation.
- •Roman Reigns and Brunson share the spotlight at Madison Square Garden.
- •CM Punk and Cody Rhodes team up against Sami Zayn and Gunther.
- •The event builds anticipation for the upcoming SummerSlam.
- •Crowd reaction shows strong support for both NBA and WWE stars.
- 4:55 AMYahoo Sports — WWE Saturday Night's Main Event results: NBA stars play big role
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