Shawn Michaels invites NBA star Joel Embiid to WWE NXT
Triple H and Shawn Michaels have invited the reigning NBA MVP to WWE.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was recently fined $35,000 by the NBA after performing a crotch chop during a game. This led to Triple H inviting Embiid to WrestleMania 40.
Hey @JoelEmbiid – I know a place where you can do that all day, and everyone will love it. @WrestleMania 40 is right there in Philly… https://t.co/2Ab1w781qU pic.twitter.com/swVCzt5N8E
— Triple H (@TripleH) October 31, 2023
Embiid’s 76ers are on a road trip on April 6 & 7, 2024 so he will be unable to attend. He responded to Triple H’s post by saying he’d “love to” but he won’t be in Philadelphia on those dates.
Yes sir!! I would love to but I don’t think I’m gonna be in Philly for that… #NFL https://t.co/1pEM4iaSTB
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) November 1, 2023
This led to Shawn Michaels inviting Embiid to show up in WWE NXT anytime he chooses.
I can’t in good conscience condone this kind of behav….oh never mind!! 😂
Show up at @WWENXT and I promise no fines… I know a guy. https://t.co/JX9LkPqo38
— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) November 1, 2023
This isn’t the first time Embiid has been involved with DX. In 2021, Embiid and Triple H came out together to ring the bell before Game 1 of the 76ers vs. Atlanta Hawks Eastern Conference Semifinals. They entered to the DX theme music, wore DX shirts, and used a sledgehammer to ring the bell.
