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WWE hosts NBA stars at Saturday Night's Main Event in NYC

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 2:50 PM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

WWE hosts NBA stars at Saturday Night's Main Event in NYC

Summary

WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event took place at Madison Square Garden on July 18, featuring several NBA stars from the New York Knicks. Jalen Brunson, who led the Knicks to their first championship in 53 years, made a strong joint appearance with WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns. Teammate Karl-Anthony Towns and Tyrese Haliburton from the Indiana Pacers also participated in the event. However, reports indicate that this crossover will not continue at SummerSlam. The show included a segment where Brunson received a Knicks-themed title belt from Reigns before being interrupted by Haliburton, leading to a surprise attack on Reigns from Seth Rollins.

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Key Details

•WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event occurred on July 18.
•Jalen Brunson appeared alongside Roman Reigns during the event.
•Brunson received a Knicks-themed title belt from Reigns.
•Crossover involvement is confirmed as one-night only.
•Reports indicate no NBA involvement at SummerSlam.

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2:50 PMWrestling Inc — Backstage Report On WWE-NBA Crossover During Latest Saturday Night's Main Event

What they're saying

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The NBA's on-screen involvement with WWE will not go beyond Saturday Night's Main Event according to a new report.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Julien D'Alessandro)

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