{
  "id": 16059371,
  "title": "WWE’s Triple H acknowledges Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton’s epic tribute before return from Achilles injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/wwes-triple-h-acknowledges-pacers-star-tyrese-haliburtons-epic",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T14:54:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wwe-triple-h-acknowledges-pacers-145402500.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton made a heartfelt tribute to WWE icon Triple H before his return from an Achilles injury. The tribute included wearing the same denim jacket worn by Triple H during his iconic 2002 comeback from a quad injury. Triple H noticed Haliburton's tribute and responded with a playful salute, \"Game. Start. [Hammer and pick emoji].\" Haliburton, a longtime fan of WWE, likely found this acknowledgment particularly meaningful. Haliburton's return from injury came just a few weeks ago, as he played a crucial role in the Pacers' first game back, scoring 23 points and dishing out 12 assists. The team's win against the New Orleans Pelicans showcased the importance of Haliburton's return. The Pacers had struggled without him last season, finishing 19-63 and missing the playoffs. Since joining the Pacers in 2022, Haliburton has been an All-Star and All-NBA Third Team pick. His return marks a significant moment for both the Pacers and WWE fans alike.",
  "summary": "Walking into the arena for his return from an Achilles injury, Indiana Pacers star and WWE fan Tyrese Haliburton paid homage to “The Game,” Triple H, who famously returned from a quad injury in 2002 . Trips took notice of the tribute . He responded to the Pacers’ post of Haliburton’s pre-game outfit, which included the same denim jacket Triple H […] The post WWE’s Triple H acknowledges Pacers…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}