Triple H Welcomes Incredible Lou Ferrigno to SmackDown

One big thing: Triple H hosts Lou Ferrigno at SmackDown

WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H welcomed actor and former bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno to the August 9 post-SummerSlam edition of SmackDown in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

• Triple H shared a photo with Ferrigno on Twitter, calling him “a true legend in the bodybuilding world and on the silver screen.”
• Ferrigno is best known for playing the Hulk in the 1970s TV series “The Incredible Hulk.”
• The actor was shown in the crowd during the SmackDown broadcast.

Why it matters

Celebrity appearances at WWE events often generate buzz and attract mainstream attention to the product. Ferrigno’s presence highlights WWE’s ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between wrestling and popular culture.

SmackDown highlights

Roman Reigns returns

• Roman Reigns made his first SmackDown appearance since April.
• Reigns confronted Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa in the show’s closing moments.
• The Tribal Chief delivered a Superman Punch to Sikoa and Spears to Tonga and Loa.

Backstage developments

• Unseen footage of Roman Reigns from after the live broadcast was made available.
• A current champion was reportedly pinned in a match following SmackDown.

The bigger picture

Celebrity appearances and surprise returns like Roman Reigns’ contribute to the unpredictable nature of WWE programming. These elements help maintain viewer interest and potentially attract new fans to the product.

What do you think about Lou Ferrigno’s appearance at SmackDown? Does it add value to the show? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!