Haliburton appeared on NXT to be involved in an angle in which Ethan Page and Trick Williams were holding a contract signing for their upcoming NXT championship match. With the show being held in Orlando, Haliburton received an outpouring of boos from the crowd of wrestling fans.

NXT's surging popularity was highlighted as the show moved to the USA network. Now, NXT seems poised to push the boundaries of what's possible again on the CW Network, as Shawn Michaels prioritizes the goal of making the brand the ideal place for veterans who want to give back and developmental prospects with big main roster dreams.

After receiving boos from the Orlando crowd, the Pacers star said he would boo too if he had to be a Magic fan.

Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Halliburton may not have played the Orlando Magic in the playoffs, but he indeed made enemies after his recent WWE appearance. During a WWE NXT event last Tuesday, Haliburton dropped a "promo" that included dissing Magic fans as Orlando hosted the show.

During an appearance at NXT live in Orlando Tuesday evening, the Indiana Pacers guard made a playful comment at the expense of the Orlando Magic.

NBA guard Tyrese Haliburton and the rest of the Indiana Pacers made an appearance on WWE NXT in Florida, drawing boos and insulting the Orlando Magic.

Tyrese Haliburton is no stranger to the wrestling ring. On Tuesday, the Indiana Pacers star and 2024 Olympic gold medalist appeared in Orlando, Florida, at WWE's NXT show. Haliburton was involved in a story setting up an NXT title match between Ethan Page and Trick Williams.