Jalen Brunson to appear at WWE SNME in Madison Square Garden
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 3:14 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Jalen Brunson, star guard for the New York Knicks, has accepted an invitation from WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns to appear at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (SNME) at Madison Square Garden on July 15, 2026. Brunson confirmed his participation via social media, joining a card that features other matches, including Danhausen against JD McDonagh and a tag team match with CM Punk and Cody Rhodes facing Sami Zayn and GUNTHER. Although Brunson recently underwent wrist surgery and is not expected to compete physically, he will likely receive a warm reception from fans at the event. This marks Brunson's second WWE appearance at MSG.
- •Brunson accepted Reigns' invitation on July 13.
- •WWE SNME is set for July 15 at Madison Square Garden.
- •Brunson recently underwent wrist surgery and will not compete.
- •Other matches include a tag team showdown featuring prominent WWE stars.
- •This is Brunson's second WWE appearance at Madison Square Garden.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson responds to Roman Reigns invite to Saturday Night’s Main Event in MSG
- 3:14 PMWrestling Inc — Jalen Brunson Accepts Invite From Roman Reigns To Appear At WWE SNME In MSG
"Fresh off his NBA Finals win, Jalen Brunson has been asked to return to Madison Square Garden by WWE World Heavyweight champion Roman Reigns. The WWE is back at MSG this Saturday, and it promises to be a blockbuster night of wrestling action.
"New York Knicks star and NBA Champion Jalen Brunson accepts an invite from Roman Reigns to appear at WWE SNME in Madison Square Garden this weekend
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 4:30 PMJalen Brunson responds to Roman Reigns invite to Saturday Night’s Main Event in MSG
Fresh off his NBA Finals win, Jalen Brunson has been asked to return to Madison Square Garden by WWE World Heavyweight champion Roman Reigns. The WWE is back at MSG this Saturday, and it promises to be a blockbuster night of wrestling action.
- Wrestling IncJul 13, 2026, 3:14 PMJalen Brunson Accepts Invite From Roman Reigns To Appear At WWE SNME In MSG
New York Knicks star and NBA Champion Jalen Brunson accepts an invite from Roman Reigns to appear at WWE SNME in Madison Square Garden this weekend
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