WWE Star Grayson Waller Challenges Boxing Champ Terence Crawford

One big thing: WWE’s Grayson Waller fires back at boxer Terence Crawford

WWE Superstar Grayson Waller has called out boxing champion Terence Crawford following Crawford’s surprise appearance on SmackDown.

The details:

• Crawford made a cameo on the July 19 episode of SmackDown, helping Cody Rhodes fend off Waller and Austin Theory.

• Waller took to Twitter to challenge Crawford, stating: “Starting to get bored of these ‘athletes’ pretending they belong in our world.”

• He added a direct threat: “Just a heads up @terencecrawford – if you ever step foot in a WWE arena again, I will be there to slap some sense into you.

Why it matters:

This incident highlights WWE’s ongoing strategy of incorporating celebrities and athletes from other sports into their programming. It creates buzz and potentially attracts new viewers from different fan bases.

The bigger picture:

• Crawford is the latest in a series of celebrity crossovers in WWE.

• WWE has confirmed another musical artist, Jelly Roll, for the upcoming SummerSlam event.

• These appearances follow Kid Rock’s performances at SummerSlam in both 2022 and 2023.

What to watch:

• Will this Twitter exchange lead to a future in-ring confrontation between Waller and Crawford?

• How will WWE continue to integrate celebrities into their storylines?

Do you think Grayson Waller’s call-out of Terence Crawford will lead to anything substantial in WWE? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.