Tyrese Haliburton & Indiana Pacers Teammates Make Appearance On WWE NXT

It was an action-packed night on WWE NXT Tuesday, with a surprise visit from NBA star Tyrese Haliburton and his Indiana Pacers teammates. Haliburton appeared on WWE programming for the second time, but he brought some friends with him this time.

On September 17th, Haliburton appeared in multiple segments during WWE NXT, broadcast live from the Capitol Wrestling Center in Orlando, Florida, and added excitement to an already packed show. His first appearance showed him backstage meeting with NXT General Manager Ava, hinting at his growing connection to the WWE world.

“I would boo too if I had to be an Orlando Magic fan.”@TyHaliburton22 came with some backup in the form of some @Pacers teammates and then let the NXT crowd hear it! 😂#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/bvfeXNw7Ja

— WWE (@WWE) September 18, 2024

Haliburton raised the stakes by entering the ring during a high-pressure contract signing between NXT Champion Ethan Page and Trick Williams as the show went on. His presence elevated the segment in drama leading into the upcoming title match, adding star power and buzz.

Haliburton’s latest appearance shows his increasing involvement in WWE and reinforces his love for professional wrestling, making fans wonder if there will be more of him in the squared circle. Another thrilling night for WWE and NXT fans saw sports and entertainment collide, creating unforgettable moments.’

Earlier this year,  Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Brunson found themselves face-to-face during a Friday Night SmackDown at Madison Square Garden. As Haliburton accompanied Logan Paul for his Money in the Bank qualifying match, he spotted Brunson in the crowd—a reminder of the fierce Game 7 battle that sent the Pacers to the Eastern Conference Finals after Brunson’s exit due to injury. Tensions flared when Haliburton retrieved Paul’s brass knuckles, leading to a heated exchange between the two guards that had to be broken up by WWE officials. The Garden erupted in MVP chants for Brunson as he stood his ground, wielding a steel chair and chasing Haliburton and Paul from the ring, much to the delight of the hometown crowd. The Knicks star later took to social media to assure fans his hand was good to go, capping off a night where the rivalry transcended basketball.