In the field of sports entertainment, unexpected partnerships frequently result in exciting moments. This is exactly what happened when Bad Bunny made his WWE debut, a journey that started in the most unlikely of locations—a basketball game.
Triple H’s First Impression: A Star in the Making
In a recent episode of The Roommates Show featuring NBA athletes Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, Triple H recalled the moment he acknowledged Bad Bunny’s potential as a WWE superstar(via ITR Wrestling)
“That’s one of the first times I realized how big of a WWE star….I obviously knew who he was and his music. I saw that clip and was like, ‘He’s a big WWE fan.’ That’s what started us talking to him.”
Triple H, who is the Chief Content Officer of WWE, first saw Bad Bunny at an NBA game. There was no doubt that the Bunny was fully involved in the game, showing how much he loved it and how entertaining it was. This caught Triple H’s attention, leading him to dig deeper into Bad Bunny’s interests.
Bad Bunny’s wrestling career took a significant turn during WrestleMania 37. His debut was nothing short of sensational, as he teamed up with Damian Priest to take on John Morrison and The Miz.
Bad Bunny’s involvement with WWE has had a big effect on both business and the wrestling brand. His events have drawn a wide range of people. Triple H said that Bad Bunny brought something new to WWE that would appeal to people who hadn’t been interested in pro wrestling before.