In an unexpected twist, NBA All-Star Tyrese Haliburton was spotted with WWE Hall of Famer Booker T and Queen Sharmell on December 26. The Houston Rockets had a WWE-themed night when they were playing against the Indiana Pacers. Usually, these special theme nights are fun for the home team, but this time it was a bit awkward.
The issue was that Tyrese Haliburton, a standout player for the Pacers and a huge WWE fan, was on the opposing team. Haliburton has expressed his love for WWE on several occasions, making the situation less than ideal for the Rockets to host a wrestling night.
Before the game, Haliburton had a momentous encounter with none other than WWE Hall of Famer Booker T and Queen Sharmell.
Check out their encounter below:
Unfazed by the wrestling-themed night, Haliburton led the Indiana Pacers to a noteworthy victory score of 123 to 117, making a bold statement that he wasn’t about to lose on WWE Night.
The crossover between the NBA and WWE created a buzz among fans with the charismatic presence of Booker T and Queen Sharmell at the game.
Has NBA star Tyrese Haliburton appeared on WWE programming?
NBA standout Tyrese Haliburton, a vocal fan of professional wrestling, especially WWE, prompts speculation about his potential appearances on WWE programs.
At Fastlane in October, which took place in Indianapolis, Indiana, Tyrese Haliburton made his presence felt on the show. Not only was Haliburton in the front row for the October 7 premium live event, but he also asked a question to Bayley during the post-show press conference.
According to a report by IndyStar, Haliburton’s attendance at Fastlane was discussed, revealing that six weeks prior, the Indiana Pacers star had approached his head coach, Rick Carlisle, about attending the show. Additionally, Haliburton was spotted capturing a moment with John Cena.