Karl-Anthony Towns makes WWE debut with chokeslams to help Danhausen win

Karl-Anthony Towns entered the WWE ring for the first time on 19 July 2026 and left with a victory.

What happened at Saturday Night’s Main Event?

On 19 July 2026 at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLV in New York City, WWE’s Danhausen faced JD McDonagh in a No-Disqualification Match. McDonagh had Dominik Mysterio in his corner, and Mysterio stacked the odds by interfering repeatedly. Then Towns emerged from Danhausen’s Cloning Machine to even the odds.

Towns, listed at seven feet tall, stepped into the ring and delivered two chokeslams-one to McDonagh, one to Mysterio-before the match concluded. Danhausen capitalized to secure the pin and the win.

How did Towns get involved?

WWE routinely invites sports stars and celebrities to cameo on its programming. Towns, a Dominican-American seven-footer, was the latest to accept the invite. He arrived at the event as a guest of Danhausen and immediately turned the tide of the match.

Towns also drew attention for his in-ring presence. His entrance matched the spectacle of a major NBA player stepping into wrestling, and his chokeslams added a physical statement that fans in the arena will remember.

What else went down at Fanatics Fest NYC?

Before the main event, Fanatics Fest NYC hosted stars from multiple sports. NFL legend Tom Brady and WWE’s Logan Paul became embroiled in a heated exchange that escalated into a shoving match. Towns stepped between them, separating the two before the situation could worsen.

WWE later posted video of the altercation on its social channels. Paul claimed he had provoked Brady over a flag football game, while Brady labeled Paul a “dork” on social media. The clip left fans wondering whether Towns or Brady could return to WWE programming later in 2026.

What’s next for Karl-Anthony Towns?

Towns’ WWE cameo adds a fresh layer to his off-court profile. The 2026 NBA champion with six All-Star nods now carries a new highlight reel that blends basketball dominance with pro-wrestling theatrics.

Speculation has already begun about Towns’ next crossover moment. WWE’s social media push and Towns’ own social reach suggest he could reprise the role-or even step into a scripted angle-before the year ends.