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Updated · Bleacher Report · Jul 18
Jalen Brunson Names 3 WWE Mount Rushmore Picks at Fanatics Fest
Updated
Updated · Bleacher Report · Jul 18

Jalen Brunson Names 3 WWE Mount Rushmore Picks at Fanatics Fest

2 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Jul 18

Summary

  • Jalen Brunson used a Fanatics Fest appearance with Roman Reigns to reveal three WWE Mount Rushmore choices: Rhea Ripley, Jeff Hardy and The Undertaker.
  • The picks span eras and styles—Ripley as a current women’s star, Hardy as a former world champion and tag-team standout, and Undertaker as one of WWE’s defining icons.
  • Brunson’s reveal came on stage with Reigns and Shannon Sharpe after a backstage meetup, underscoring his long-running ties to pro wrestling.
  • Madison Square Garden is the next crossover stop: Brunson, fresh off the Knicks’ first NBA title since 1973 and a Finals MVP, is advertised for Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Insights

What does Jalen Brunson's WWE fandom and in-ring appearances reveal about the evolving identities of modern sports superstars?
Could the Knicks' and WWE's collaboration at MSG set a new trend for cross-sport entertainment events in the future?
How do viral moments like Danhausen's 'curse' and NBA stars in WWE affect fan loyalty and sports culture?