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A planned crossover between AEW’s Danhausen and New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event has been scrapped, though the door isn’t entirely closed on Brunson making an appearance.
WWE had been exploring the idea of featuring Danhausen alongside Brunson — the 2026 NBA Finals MVP — at Saturday Night’s Main Event, scheduled for July 18 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Those discussions ultimately went nowhere after Brunson underwent left wrist surgery, which ruled out any physical involvement at the show. Still, WWE is said to remain hopeful that Brunson will attend the event and make some kind of on-screen appearance.
The pairing made a lot of creative sense on paper. Earlier this year, Danhausen famously
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