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This Johnny Gargano photo op is too good to pass up

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What happened?

WWE is advertising a SummerSlam weekend photo opportunity in Minneapolis where Johnny Gargano will be “planking” for fan photos. The bit plays off Gargano’s recent on-screen slump after a loss to Axiom, which became a fan meme centered on him lying around in defeat. Candice LeRae is also listed among the WWE stars appearing at the event.

Key Takeaways

Johnny Gargano is scheduled for a themed photo op during WWE SummerSlam weekend.
Event details say Gargano will be planking for photos.
The pose references Gargano’s recent storyline funk and related online meme.
Candice LeRae is also appearing at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
The appearance is part of WWE’s SummerSlam weekend fan events from July 31 to August 2.

AI Timeline

Late January

Gargano lost to Axiom on SmackDown, setting up his downcast on-screen direction.

After the loss

Gargano was portrayed as lying around and planking in a funk.

Earlier this year

Fans turned Gargano’s defeated planking into an online meme.

SummerSlam weekend

WWE listed Gargano and Candice LeRae for appearances at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

July 31-August 2

Fans can attend the event, with Gargano advertised as planking during his photo ops.

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Jul 15, 6:00 PM

This Johnny Gargano photo op is too good to pass up

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Sami Zayn, in happier times, poses with Johnny Gargano. | (Photo: Candice LeRae) Wrestling fans have a chance to snap a unique photo with Johnny Gargano during WWE’s SummerSlam weekend. Gargano and his wife, Candice LeRae, are among several WWE superstars appearing at the Minneapolis Convention Center from July 31 through August 2. Meeting Mr. & Mrs. Wrestling alone is a selling point, but it gets better. “Johnny will be planking for photo,” according to the event’s details. JOHNNY GARGANO IS PLANKING DURING HIS PHOTO OPS AT WWE WORLD I'M DYING 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/nEvY3WRkN2 — Wrestling Pics & Clips (@WrestleClips) April 16, 2026 Gargano seemingly lost the will to live after losing to Axiom at the end of January on SmackDown. Since then, the down-on-life star has been lying around, planking in a funk. His depressed state sparked an online meme earlier this year, as fans took up a similar “give up” attitude. Gargano’s misery was recently captured in an ironically happy

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