WWE took over the Jacob Javits Center Saturday for day two of the Fanatics Fest.
After a successful launch Friday that saw sports icons meet and greet thousands of fans, WWE Superstars took center stage on Aug. 17. Fans spent the morning creating their entrance down a WWE replica rampway, complete with theme music, video packages, and lighting.
Onlookers marveled at and laughed along with each other until to their delightful surprise, WWE Chief Content Officer and multi-time Champion Paul “Triple H” Levesque kicked off the afternoon by greeting fans with his own entrance. The wrestling legend shook hands with onlookers and even finished the appearance with his trademark waterspit.
Things were swiftly followed up with an appearance by fan favorite CM Punk who took to the main stage to discuss the company’s presence at Fanatics Fest.
“If I could toot my own horn, and collectively our horn, Cody, Jade, Rhea, we’re the ones who sold out on our appearances, our signings, and our pictures,” CM Punk said. “There’s sports superstars here that I freak out for that didn’t sell out. So, that’s just a testament to the fanbase the WWE has.”
The WWE universe were also treated to a visit by current WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan, who signed items alongside New Day Member Big E and former superstar Tyler Breeze. Morgan continued to express her love for one of company’s top bad guys in Dominik Mysterio while also mocking fans of her rival Rhea Ripley.
“When I beat her again you guys are all going to cry about it. Wanna know why? It’s because I am just better than Rhea Ripley,” Morgan said, laughing to a chaos of boos. “I am a better champion than Rhea, I am a better athlete than Rhea, I am better on the microphone than Rhea. I am better than Rhea in every single way possible.”
The mood of the fanbase brightened when newly minted United States champion LA Knight greeted fans and signing autographs.
“This is a lot of fun out here. I hope you are all having fun, the kids are out here having fun. I’m wondering to myself, my brain starts brewing, and I just wonder if Fanatics Fest can answer one question for me: Whose game is it?” LA Knight told the crowd before exiting the stage.
Fanatics Fest is set to continue Sunday with a press conference including Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.
