Title: Booed at WWE SummerSlam, Tyrese Haliburton Fires Back with Swagger and a Mic Drop Moment: “Hali Knows.” ❤️
August 4, 2025 – New York City, NY
It was supposed to be a quick cameo.
Just a fun crossover between basketball and sports entertainment.
But what unfolded at WWE SummerSlam 2025 at Madison Square Garden turned into a full-blown moment—and once again, Tyrese Haliburton proved he’s built for the spotlight.
The Boo Heard ‘Round the Garden
WWE invited the All-NBA point guard and Indiana Pacers superstar to appear ringside during a marquee match between Seth Rollins and LA Knight. Haliburton, rocking a custom Pacers x WWE letterman jacket, was seated just off the ramp, grinning ear to ear—until the cameras cut to him on the jumbotron.
BOOOOOO!
The reaction was immediate, loud, and surprisingly hostile.
MSG, still salty after the Pacers’ dramatic seven-game takedown of the New York Knicks in the 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals, wasn’t ready to forgive or forget. Haliburton had torched the Knicks in that series—averaging 25 points and 11 assists—including a Game 7 triple-double that broke the hearts of an entire borough.
The boos poured down like confetti at a rival’s parade. But Haliburton?
He didn’t flinch. He smirked.
The Response: Enter the Ring
Midway through the segment, WWE officials unexpectedly invited Haliburton into the ring for a shoutout. What fans got instead was an iconic clapback.
Grabbing the mic, Haliburton stood center-ring and delivered his lines with the smooth confidence that’s made him one of the NBA’s most charismatic stars.
> “New York… y’all still mad? I get it. I ended your season. I ruined your parade route. And now I’m standing in the Garden, in front of all of you, still winning. You can boo all you want, but deep down, you know the truth…”
> “HALI KNOWS.” ❤️
The crowd roared—half rage, half reluctant respect.
Even LA Knight broke character and gave Haliburton a nod from the ramp.
Twitter (X) Meltdown
Social media detonated within seconds:
“Haliburton just cut a better promo than half the WWE roster.”
“MSG booed him and he made it his brand. This man’s a menace.”
“HALI KNOWS = instant merch. Book it.”
By midnight, “#HaliKnows” was trending No. 1 worldwide.
Beyond the Mic
Sources later confirmed that Haliburton’s appearance wasn’t just for show. WWE is reportedly in talks with his camp for future crossover events, including potential guest commentary during next year’s WrestleMania and a limited-edition Pacers x WWE merch drop.
Haliburton returned to Indiana the next morning, unbothered. At practice, when asked about the boos, he smiled and said:
> “You only boo greatness when it beats you. And I beat them. So… let ’em boo.”
With one mic, one smirk, and one savage monologue, Tyrese Haliburton turned a hostile crowd into a viral moment—and reminded the world that whether it’s Game 7 or SummerSlam…
Hali knows. ❤️
