Kyle Kuzma Relishes Experience At WWE Fanatics Fest Last August

Washington Wizards star Kyle Kuzma recently visited Manila as part of his week-long Asia tour in September. He was in the country for three days doing meet-and-greet events, media interviews, and conducting a basketball clinic for kids.

During his media scrum with local journalists on day two of his Manila tour, Kuzma spoke about gracing the WWE Fanatics Fest event in New York, in August and getting a custom Washington Wizards WWE Championship. He had so much fun at the event, that he even came out with WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels' entrance theme to the delight of wrestling fans in attendance.

"Yeah, that was fun. That was so much fun. You know, I grew up as a wrestling fan – WWE and going to [WWE] Fanatics [Fest], Michael Rubin, he does a phenomenal job at what he does, and bringing people together, bringing sports fans together." Kuzma said. "And I think, yeah, I'm going to hang that belt up one day, in my house cuz', that's like a childhood dream of mine."

This is not the first time WWE has sent custom WWE Championships to sports teams or athletes. In the same WWE Fanatics Fest event that Kyle Kuzma attended in New York, WWE COO Paul "Triple H" Levesque gifted Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant a custom Texas Longhorns WWE Championship.

Kyle Kuzma was humbled by the love from Filipino fans and plans to visit the country next year

Fresh from his trip to China, Kyle Kuzma went straight to SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City for an event courtesy of But First, Coffee and a meet-and-greet with fans at the NBA PH Store, as soon as he landed in the country. The first-time visitor couldn't believe the warm reception from Filipino fans as he entered one of the biggest malls in the Philippines.

"This is my first time being here and [I got] unbelievable reception and love coming here," said the Washington Wizards forward. "I've always wanted to come here."

Having experienced the love from Filipino fans first-hand, Kuzma is already planning to visit the country every year.

"I think now that the world is really open back up and a lot of us are able to travel more and be back over in Asia Southeast Asia and the Philippines – something that I plan to do every year to get back on track," Kuzma said.

Kuzma thanked the Filipino fans for showing up at his events during his three-day Manila tour.

"Thank you guys for all coming out. This is incredible– just the love here is amazing," expressed Kuzma. "I truly, truly appreciate it and I'm excited to see a lot more to come."