Overview
- Noah Lyles appeared in the front row on Friday’s SmackDown in Orlando and displayed his medals on camera after commentator Michael Cole introduced him.
- WWE acknowledged the moment on social media with a welcome post, and broadcast clips showed Lyles kissing his Paris Olympic gold medal.
- The sprinter’s résumé includes Paris 2024 gold in the 100m and bronze in the 200m, a 2023 world sprint treble, and the 200m American record of 19.31 seconds.
- Following his 2025 World Championships wins in the 200m and 4x100m relay, Lyles’ visit drew positive reactions from WWE fans in the arena and online.
- WWE promoted its Oct. 11 Crown Jewel in Perth with announced matches including Seth Rollins vs. Cody Rhodes, Stephanie Vaquer vs. Tiffany Stratton, and John Cena vs. AJ Styles, alongside SmackDown results such as Street Profits and Tiffany Stratton earning wins.