List of celebrities involved with WrestleMania
WrestleMania is a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the American promotion WWE , formerly known as the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), and is considered the flagship event of the company. The events feature wrestlers from the promotion's roster competing in a variety of professional wrestling matches . The WrestleMania franchise debuted in 1985 with WrestleMania I ,[ 1] and has been produced annually since. WrestleMania 39 in 2023 was the most recent production.
Aside from professional wrestling performances, celebrities have been a major key in the production of WrestleMania events. WWE involves them to attract more hype and media attention for the event, in an effort to boost pay-per-view buys and ticket sales.[ 2] [ 3] The celebrities involved with WrestleMania events have come from a range of occupations, including singing, acting, sports, and modeling, and have been used in a variety of roles, such as live musical performances, backstage segments, ringside managers, and on some occasions, competing in a wrestling match.
Overall, there have been 143 celebrities involved at WrestleMania: 55 musicians (with groups counted as one), 34 athletes, 25 actors, and 29 from various other backgrounds. 10 of these celebrities have also been inducted into the celebrity wing of the WWE Hall of Fame .
Celebrities
Mr. T
Arnold Schwarzenegger
– indicates inducted into the celebrity wing of the WWE Hall of Fame
Actors
Athletes
Pete Rose
Mike Tyson
Bob Uecker
Celebrity
Profession
Appearance
Role
Refs
Muhammad Ali
Professional boxer
WrestleMania I
Guest referee for the main event
Carl Banks
Linebacker for the New York Giants
WrestleMania XI
Manager of Lawrence Taylor in his match against Bam Bam Bigelow
WrestleMania 2
Guest referee
WrestleMania VII
Involved in a skit
Jim Covert
Offensive tackle for the Chicago Bears
WrestleMania 2
Wrestled in a Battle royal , an elimination style match in which the last person remaining is the winner, involving other NFL football players
Darryl Dawkins
Basketball player
WrestleMania 2
Judge for the boxing match between Mr. T and Roddy Piper
Lou Duva
Professional boxing trainer
WrestleMania 2
Manager of Roddy Piper in his boxing match against Mr. T
Eric Esch
Professional boxer
WrestleMania XV
Fought in an unscripted Brawl For All match, knocking out opponent Bart Gunn
Bill Fralic
Offensive guard for the Atlanta Falcons
WrestleMania 2
Wrestled in a Battle royal , an elimination style match in which the last person remaining is the winner, involving other NFL football players
Russ Francis
Tight end for the San Francisco 49ers
WrestleMania 2
Wrestled in a Battle royal , an elimination style match in which the last person remaining is the winner, involving other NFL football players
Joe Frazier
Professional boxer
WrestleMania 2
Manager of Mr. T in his boxing match against Roddy Piper
Rob Gronkowski
Tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
WrestleMania 33
Was in the crowd for the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal where he got into an argument with Jinder Mahal . Gronkowski then entered the ring and helped his friend Mojo Rawley to win the match and trophy.
WrestleMania 36
Was host for the two-night event, but left after winning the WWE 24/7 Championship during the second night.
Ernie Holmes
Defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers
WrestleMania 2
Wrestled in a Battle royal , an elimination style match in which the last person remaining is the winner, involving other NFL football players
Rickey Jackson
Linebacker for the New Orleans Saints
WrestleMania XI
Manager of Lawrence Taylor in his match against Bam Bam Bigelow
Lane Johnson
Offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles
WrestleMania XL
Helped Rey Mysterio and Andrade during Tag Team Match
Ed Jones
Defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys
WrestleMania 2
Guest referee
Jason Kelce
Former Center for the Philadelphia Eagles
WrestleMania XL
Helped Rey Mysterio and Andrade during Tag Team Match
Tommy Lasorda
Manager for the Los Angeles Dodgers
WrestleMania 2
Guest ring announcer at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles
Paul Maguire
Linebacker for the Buffalo Bills
WrestleMania VII
Involved in a skit
Billy Martin
Second baseman for the New York Yankees
WrestleMania I
Guest ring announcer
Harvey Martin
Defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys
WrestleMania 2
Wrestled in a Battle royal , an elimination style match in which the last person remaining is the winner, involving other NFL football players
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Professional boxer
WrestleMania XXIV
Wrestled in a No disqualification match against the Big Show
Steve McMichael
Defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears
WrestleMania XI
Manager of Lawrence Taylor in his match against Bam Bam Bigelow
Ken Norton Jr.
Linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys
WrestleMania XI
Manager of Lawrence Taylor in his match against Bam Bam Bigelow
Shaquille O'Neal
Basketball player and analyst
WrestleMania 32
Participated in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
[citation needed ]
Vinny Pazienza
Professional boxer
WrestleMania XV
Guest referee for the Brawl for All rules match between Eric Esch and Bart Gunn
William Perry
Defensive lineman for the Chicago Bears
WrestleMania 2
Wrestled in a Battle royal , an elimination style match in which the last person remaining is the winner, involving other NFL football players
WrestleMania 22
Appeared as a part of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2006
Kevin Rooney
Professional boxing trainer
WrestleMania XV
Judge for the Brawl for All rules match between Eric Esch and Bart Gunn
Pete Rose
Player/Manager for the Cincinnati Reds
WrestleMania XIV
Guest ring announcer and involved in a physical altercation with Kane
WrestleMania XV
Dressed as the San Diego Chicken and involved in an altercation with Kane
WrestleMania 2000
Was involved in an altercation with Kane and Rikishi
WrestleMania XX
Appeared as a part of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2004
Chris Spielman
Linebacker for the Detroit Lions
WrestleMania XI
Manager of Lawrence Taylor in his match against Bam Bam Bigelow
Lawrence Taylor
Linebacker for the New York Giants
WrestleMania XI
Wrestled in a standard wrestling match against Bam Bam Bigelow in the main event
Mike Tyson
Professional boxer
WrestleMania XIV
Ringside enforcer for the main event and was involved in a physical altercation with Shawn Michaels
Bob Uecker
Catcher for the Atlanta Braves
WrestleMania III
Interviewer, Guest commentator , Guest Ring Announcer
WrestleMania IV
Interviewer, Guest commentator , Guest Ring Announcer
WrestleMania XXVI
Appeared as a part of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2010
[citation needed ]
Chuck Wepner
Professional boxer
WrestleMania XV
Judge for the Brawl for All rules match between Eric Esch and Bart Gunn
Reggie White
Defensive end for the Green Bay Packers
WrestleMania XI
Manager of Lawrence Taylor in his match against Bam Bam Bigelow
Larry Young
Umpire
WrestleMania XI
Guest referee
George Kittle
Tight end for the San Francisco 49ers
WrestleMania 39
Helped Pat McAfee to defeat The Miz
Musicians
Ozzy Osbourne
Snoop Dogg
Kid Rock
Other
Donald Trump has been involved at three WrestleManias, while venues he owned hosted two additional WrestleManias.
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