Lil Yachty returned to WWE action on Saturday, June 27, showing up on Night of Champions to deliver a People’s Elbow to Ricky Saints, leading to a ringside ejection after Saints pretended to be hit with a kendo stick. The moment played out alongside Trick Will
Lil Yachty didn’t need long to make an impact at WWE Night of Champions.
On Saturday, June 27, the “Broccoli” rapper appeared during the show and landed a People’s Elbow on Ricky Saints. The spot turned chaotic after Saints pretended to be hit by a kendo stick, a move that sent Yachty to the ringside in the middle of the fallout.
Trick Williams then stepped in as Yachty was being kept away, with Williams seen trying to defend him while the situation spilled into the ring. Williams followed through in the biggest way he could—defending his title and delivering a Trick Shot to Saints to secure the victory.
Yachty’s WWE involvement has been building for months. He first made his on-screen debut as Williams’s manager back in April on an episode of SmackDown. He also appeared during WrestleMania 42 weekend that same month, and the reaction from fans wasn’t exactly welcoming. A wave of backlash followed his WrestleMania 42 appearance. with many complaining about what they saw as an influx of celebrities across the weekend.
Other famous faces also showed up during WrestleMania 42. including NFL legend Tom Brady. ESPN personality Pat McAfee. singer Jelly Roll. and social media influencer IShowSpeed. After the April backlash. Yachty responded directly on X. writing: “I understand y’all upset but don’t try and step on my f—king moment. ” adding. “I’m at the TV screen every Monday and Friday religiously. I’ve been to more PLEs than most. I probably know more history than most of y’all. Who’s to say I don’t deserve to be a part of something I love so dearly?”.
Yachty isn’t the first rapper to appear in WWE storylines. Travis Scott was part of Cody Rhode’s storyline during the 2025 SmackDown run. But La Flame’s run with WWE ended badly—his in-ring storylines were canceled. and he was removed as a surprise downloadable character in WWE 2K25. Scott’s fallout was tied to allegations that he skipped training sessions and didn’t show up on the day his official WWE match was said to be announced.
Back at Night of Champions. though. Yachty’s latest WWE moment came with a clear purpose: get involved. spark conflict. and put Saints in position for Williams to finish the job. After the pretended kendo stick shot pushed the scene over the edge. Williams’s title defense and Trick Shot ensured the spotlight didn’t just stay with the celebrity—it moved. with pressure. to the winner.
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