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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s appearance at WWE’s Money in the Bank event on June 7 took an unexpectedly sour turn as the couple, along with their one-year-old son Rocky Thirteen, was met with loud boos from the crowd when shown on the venue’s jumbotron. Taking place at the Intuit Dome, what might have been a moment of fanfare turned into a wave of disapproval from attendees, leaving many viewers puzzled by the sharp reaction. While Barker remained unfazed, flashing a peace sign, Kardashian chose to focus her attention on Rocky, cradling him and shielding his face from the camera in a calm yet protective manner.
The reason behind the cold reception has not been confirmed, though some speculate that WWE’s passionate, storyline-driven fan base may have perceived the celebrity cameo as unnecessary or out of place, especially during one of the most anticipated matches of the night. Such moments are often unpredictable, especially in environments where the focus is intensely centered on the in-ring drama rather than celebrity spectacle.
Despite the unexpected boos, the couple appeared unbothered. They stayed only for the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match before exiting the venue. A circulating video from later that night showed Barker holding Rocky while greeting fans cordially, with Kardashian close beside him—both appearing poised and unshaken. Their decision not to respond publicly or visibly to the crowd’s reaction demonstrated a seasoned understanding of public life, one where moments of backlash are sometimes inevitable and best handled with quiet composure.
This episode follows renewed public interest in a past interview where Kardashian recalled being punched in the face at a party hosted by Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2001—adding to a narrative that she’s no stranger to confronting uncomfortable public moments. Still, the family’s calm and steady presence at such events continues to reflect their ability to weather unexpected attention, whether it comes as applause or antagonism.