WATCH: Novak Djokovic makes 'WWE debut' with unforgettable entrance at Fanatics Fest
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Novak Djokovic entered the WWE stage wearing a wolf mask.
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovicâs week in New York was already a busy one before he stepped into Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.
The 39-year-old has been in the city since Wednesday for the premiere of his Prime Video documentary âThe Wolf in Winterâ at the Museum of Modern Art, and now made a surprise appearance at WWE Saturday Nightâs Main Event, marking his first involvement with professional wrestling and attracting considerable buzz on social media.
The 45th edition of Saturday Nightâs Main Event returned to MSG for the first time in nearly 20 years, held at the Javits Center.
The event was broadcast live on Peacock in the United States and Netflix internationally, headlined by a tag team match pitting Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk and Cody Rhodes against Gunther and Sami Zayn, with NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson joining World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns in a packed Madison Square Garden crowd.
Djokovic, who had been present at Fanatics Fest throughout the weekend alongside the likes of Tom Brady, Serena Williams, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, crossed town to the Garden and made what WWE hailed as a special celebrity appearance.
The Serbian has been in New York for a week and was spotted with figures from across sport and entertainment, ranging from sitting alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino at the MoMA premiere to appearing on a live taping of Kevin Hartâs Cold As Balls podcast at Fanatics Fest on Saturday.
The WWE appearance reinforced Djokovicâs profile as one of the most recognisable sports figures on the planet, regardless of which arena he walks into.
Up next, the 24-time Grand Slam champion might potentially be seen in the stands during the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain.
When will Novak Djokovic return to tennis action?
Djokovic is currently on the entry list for the National Bank Open in Montreal, where he is expected to use the Masters 1000 event as a warm-up for the US Open in late August.
When will Novak Djokovicâs documentary series premiere?
Djokovicâs documentary series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on August 20.
How did Novak Djokovic surprise fans at Fanatics Fest?
Djokovic entered the WWE stage wearing a wolf mask.
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Aniruddh Seshadri Iyer is a passionate sports journalist at Khel Now, specializing in tennis and Olympic sports. An engineer by training, he found his storytelling passion through iconic Grand Slam and Olympic moments. Known for sharp analysis and insightful coverage, he draws inspiration from Novak Djokovicâs resilience. Outside journalism, he enjoys reading, traveling, and playing the guitar.