Jalen Brunson to join Roman Reigns at WWE MSG July 18

New York Knicks star and reigning NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson will make a special appearance alongside WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns at the WWE Saturday Night's Main Event this weekend. The event is scheduled for July 18, 2026, at Madison Square Garden, Brunson's home arena.

The invitation was extended publicly by Reigns via social media on Monday, July 13. In his post, Reigns referred to Brunson as "The King of New York" and invited him to "have the whole world ACKNOWLEDGE us" at the event. Brunson promptly accepted the invitation with a reply stating, "See you there." WWE later officially confirmed the basketball star's participation.

Brunson, a known WWE fan, is expected to appear in a non-physical capacity as he continues to recover from recent wrist surgery. His last WWE appearance was on an episode of SmackDown in June 2024. The crossover marks another high-profile collaboration between the NBA and professional wrestling, capitalizing on Brunson's heightened popularity following the Knicks' 2026 championship victory.

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