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Prayers Pouring In For Legendary Halftime Performer After Scary Fall

Originally posted on The Spun | By Chris Rosvoglou | Last updated Jul 2, 2025 12:02 AM ET

On Tuesday night, Red Panda had the privilege of performing the halftime show for the WNBA Commissioner's Cup final. Unfortunately, her performance was cut short.

Rong Niu, who is better known as Red Panda, has become one of the most popular acrobats in the entire world. She has performed at college basketball, NBA and WNBA games for several years, cementing her status as a legend.

As Red Panda was riding a unicycle on Tuesday night, she fell off it and landed directly on her wrists. It was a frightening scene for those at Target Center as well as those watching at home on Prime Video.

Red Panda tried to get off the court under her own power. She ultimately needed assistance from medical personnel.

Prime Video quickly cut away from Red Panda's fall, which fans certainly appreciated.

Nonetheless, footage from Target Center showed Red Panda leaving the court on a wheelchair.

Here's the fall that led to Red Panda's apparent wrist injury:

Tatum, Hali, and now Red Panda

These injuries are getting out of control

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— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) July 2, 2025

As you'd imagine, prayers are pouring in for the legendary acrobat.

"I hope she’s okay!!! The fact this doesn’t happen more often is testament to her greatness," Seth Davis said.

"OH MY GOD NO. PLEASE BE OK RED PANDA. NOT RED PANDA," Big Cat wrote on X.

"Thoughts and prayers for Red Panda. The legendary half time show performer fell at the very beginning of her show at the Lynx game and had to get wheeled off the floor," one person said.

"Prayers up for Red Panda. The classiest, most fun halftime performer of our time," another person commented.

An update on Red Panda's status hasn't been released just yet.

We're wishing Red Panda a full and speedy recovery.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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