New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is officially set to appear at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event this weekend. WWE confirmed the news on Monday morning, announcing that the 2026 NBA Finals MVP will be part of the special event at Madison Square Garden. The appearance brings Brunson back to the arena where he became a hometown hero and continues his growing connection to WWE.
The invitation came directly from Roman Reigns, who reached out to Brunson on X and encouraged him to join the show. Reigns wrote, “The OTC. The King of New York. Jalen Brunson, The Mecca …. MSG. Let’s have the whole world ACKNOWLEDGE us at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event!” Brunson responded shortly after with a simple confirmation. “See you there,” he posted, making the appearance official.
Jalen Brunson Set for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event
Brunson has long been known as a WWE fan. He has appeared on WWE SmackDown in the past and was a guest on Stephanie McMahon’s What’s Your Story? podcast earlier this year. His involvement adds another layer of star power to Saturday’s event, which takes place during Fanatics Fest weekend in New York City. With the Knicks heavily featured throughout the weekend, additional appearances from other players or celebrities are possible.
WWE has already announced several matches for Saturday Night’s Main Event. CM Punk and Cody Rhodes will team up to face Gunther and Sami Zayn in tag team action. Paige and Brie Bella will defend the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships against Fatal Influence. Danhausen is also scheduled to take on JD McDonagh in singles competition.
Brunson’s appearance continues WWE’s trend of bringing major athletes into high‑profile events, especially at Madison Square Garden. With the show taking place in his home city, the reaction from the crowd is expected to be strong. As WWE builds toward SummerSlam and other major events, adding mainstream names like Brunson helps expand the audience and create crossover interest.
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