List of celebrities involved with WrestleMania

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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.

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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

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Mr. T
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
  – indicates inducted into the celebrity wing of the WWE Hall of Fame

Actors

CelebrityAppearanceRoleRefs
Steve Allen WrestleMania VI Interviewer
Pamela Anderson WrestleMania XI Valet of Diesel in his WWF Championship match against Shawn Michaels
Michael Che WrestleMania 35 Participated in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
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Robert Conrad WrestleMania 2 Guest referee at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles
Cathy Lee Crosby WrestleMania 2 Guest commentator at the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois
Jennie Garth WrestleMania X Guest timekeeper
Susan St. James WrestleMania 2 Guest commentator at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York
Colin Jost WrestleMania 35 Participated in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
[8]
Marla Maples WrestleMania VII Guest timekeeper
Jenny McCarthy WrestleMania XI Valet of Shawn Michaels in his WWF Championship match against Diesel
Johnny Knoxville WrestleMania 38 Wrestled against Sami Zayn in a Anything Goes match
Cassandra Peterson as Elvira WrestleMania 2 Guest commentator at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles
Regis Philbin WrestleMania VII Interviewer, Guest commentator
Freddie Prinze Jr. WrestleMania XXVI [ citation needed ]
Raven Symoné WrestleMania XXIV Promoted the Make-A-Wish Foundation in an in-ring segment
Paul Reubens as Pee-wee Herman WrestleMania XXVII Appeared in a backstage segment
Burt Reynolds WrestleMania X Guest ring announcer for the main event
Joan Rivers WrestleMania 2 Guest ring announcer at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York
Mickey Rourke WrestleMania XXV Involved in an altercation with Chris Jericho
Rick Schroder WrestleMania 2 Guest timekeeper at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles
Arnold Schwarzenegger WrestleMania 31 Appeared in video intro for Triple H's match against Sting
Rhonda Shear WrestleMania X Guest timekeeper
Mr. T WrestleMania I Wrestled in a tag team match with Hulk Hogan against Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff
WrestleMania 2 Participated in a boxing match against Roddy Piper
Jonathan Taylor Thomas WrestleMania XI Guest timekeeper
Nicholas Turturro WrestleMania XI Interviewer and guest ring announcer
Mark Wahlberg WrestleMania 38 Opening introduction

Athletes

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Pete Rose
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Mike Tyson
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Bob Uecker
CelebrityProfessionAppearanceRoleRefs
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

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Ozzy Osbourne
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Snoop Dogg
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Kid Rock
Celebrity(s)Genre(s)AppearanceRoleRefs
Jimmie Allen Country WrestleMania 39 Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful" on Night 2
Ashanti R&B WrestleMania XIX Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
Aloe Blacc R&B WrestleMania 31 Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"[ citation needed ]
Bad Bunny Latin hip hop WrestleMania 37 Wrestled a tag team match with Damian Priest against The Miz and John Morrison on Night 1.[ citation needed ]
WrestleMania 39 Guest commentator for the Spanish commentary team during the Rey Mysterio vs. Dominik Mysterio match, also got involved and assisted Rey during the match.
Travis Barker Alternative rock WrestleMania 31 Performed "Money and the Power" with Kid Ink and Skylar Grey [ citation needed ]
Fantasia Barrino R&B/Soul WrestleMania XXVI Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
Boys Choir of Harlem Gospel WrestleMania XX Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"[ citation needed ]
Boyz II Men R&B/Soul WrestleMania XV Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
Cab Calloway Jazz/blues WrestleMania 2 Judge for boxing match between Mr. T and Rowdy Roddy Piper
Ray Charles R&B/Soul WrestleMania 2 Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
Sean "Diddy" Combs Hip hop WrestleMania XXVIII Introduced Machine Gun Kelly to the crowd.
WrestleMania 29 Sang the theme song "Coming Home" for the event
Alice Cooper Rock WrestleMania III Manager of Jake Roberts in his match against The Honky Tonk Man
Ash Costello Rock WrestleMania 37 Performed "This is My Brutality" for Rhea Ripley's entrance on Night 2.[ citation needed ]
Ashland Craft Country WrestleMania 37 Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful" on Night 2.[ citation needed ]
Mark Crozer and the Rels Alternative rock WrestleMania XXX Performed "Live in Fear" for Bray Wyatt's entrance
Jessie James Decker Country WrestleMania 38 (Night 2)Performed a rendition of "America the Beautiful"[ citation needed ]
Drowning Pool Alternative metal WrestleMania X8 Performed "Tear Away" for the event and "The Game" for Triple H's entrance
The DX Band Rock WrestleMania XIV Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful" and performed the DX entrance music "Break It Down"
Fifth Harmony R&B WrestleMania 32 Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"[ citation needed ]
Flo Rida Hip hop WrestleMania XXVIII Sang "Wild Ones" and "Good Feeling"
WrestleMania 33 Sang the theme song "Greenlight" for the event
Aretha Franklin Soul WrestleMania III Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
WrestleMania 23 Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
Becky G Latin/Pop WrestleMania 39 Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful" on Night 1
Brantley Gilbert Country WrestleMania 38 (Night 1)Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful [ citation needed ]
Robert Goulet Ballad WrestleMania VI Sang a rendition of "O Canada"
Skylar Grey Pop/Hip hop WrestleMania XXVIII Sang the chorus of "Invincible"
WrestleMania 31 Performed "Rise" with David Guetta and "Money and the Power" with Kid Ink and Travis Barker [ citation needed ]
David Guetta Pop WrestleMania 31 Performed "Rise" with Skylar Grey [ citation needed ]
Keri Hilson R&B WrestleMania XXVII Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"[ citation needed ]
Ice-T Hip hop WrestleMania 2000 Performed "Pimpin' Ain't Easy" for The Godfather
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Rock WrestleMania 35 Performed "Bad Reputation" for Ronda Rousey's entrance[ citation needed ]
Coco Jones R&B WrestleMania XL Performed the national anthem on Night 1
Kid Ink Hip hop WrestleMania 31 Performed "Money and the Power" with Travis Barker and Skylar Grey [ citation needed ]
Meek Mill Rapper WrestleMania XL Cold Opening introduction
Kid Rock Rock WrestleMania XXV Performed a medley of "Bawitdaba," "Rock N Roll Jesus," "Cowboy," "All Summer Long," and "So Hott"
Gladys Knight R&B/Soul WrestleMania IV Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
Natalie La Rose Electropop/Hip hop WrestleMania XXVIII Sang the chorus of "Good Feeling"
Lil Wayne Rap WrestleMania XL Performed his song "A Milli" during Jey Uso's entrance
LL Cool J Hip hop WrestleMania 31 Appeared in a video for the introduction of WrestleMania 31[ citation needed ]
Cyndi Lauper Pop WrestleMania I Manager of Wendi Richter in her match against Leilani Kai
John Legend R&B/Soul WrestleMania XXIV Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
Liberace Pianist WrestleMania I Guest timekeeper
Lil Uzi Vert Hip hop WrestleMania 39 Performed "Just Wanna Rock" before The Usos' entrance on Night 1.
Limp Bizkit Nu/rap metal WrestleMania XIX Sang the theme song "Crack Addict" for the event and the theme song "Rollin'" for The Undertaker's entrance.
Little Richard R&B WrestleMania X Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
Living Colour Rock WrestleMania 29 Performed "Cult of Personality" for CM Punk's entrance
Lunchmoney Lewis Rapper WrestleMania 33 Sang the theme song "Greenlight" for the event
Machine Gun Kelly Hip hop WrestleMania XXVIII Sang "Invincible"
Reba McEntire Country WrestleMania VIII Sang a rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner"
Motionless in White Metalcore WrestleMania XL Performed "Demon in Your Dreams" for Rhea Ripley's entrance
Motörhead Heavy metal WrestleMania X-Seven Performed "The Game" for Triple H's entrance
WrestleMania 21
Willie Nelson Country WrestleMania VII Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
Ozzy Osbourne Heavy metal WrestleMania 2 Manager of The British Bulldogs in their match against The Dream Team
Pitbull Rapper WrestleMania 33 Sang the theme song "Greenlight" for the event
P.O.D. Alternative metal WrestleMania 22 Performed "Booyaka 619" for Rey Mysterio's entrance
Stayc Reign Electropop/Hip hop WrestleMania XXVIII Sang the chorus of "Wild Ones"
Bebe Rexha Pop WrestleMania 37 Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful" on Night 1.[ citation needed ]
Rev Theory Hard Rock WrestleMania XXX Performed "Voices" for Randy Orton's entrance
Run-D.M.C. Hip hop WrestleMania V Performed "The WrestleMania Rap," a song created specifically for the event
Saliva Alternative metal WrestleMania X8 Performed "Superstar" for the event and "Turn the Tables" for The Dudley Boyz' entrance.
Salt-N-Pepa Hip hop WrestleMania XI Performed "Whatta Man" for Lawrence Taylor in his match against Bam Bam Bigelow
Nicole Scherzinger Pop WrestleMania XXV Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
Snoop Dogg Rap WrestleMania XXIV Master of Ceremonies for the Bunnymania match.
WrestleMania XXVII Backstage segment with Theodore Long.[ citation needed ]
WrestleMania 32 Performed "Sky's the Limit" for Sasha Banks' entrance.[ citation needed ]
WrestleMania 39 Was the host of both nights alongside The Miz, also subbed in for Shane McMahon against The Miz in a match after Shane legitimately tore his ACL.
WrestleMania XL Special guest commentator for The Pride vs. The Final Testament, and announced Night 2's attendance figures
Donnie Wahlberg Pop WrestleMania X Guest ring announcer
Lil Wayne Rap WrestleMania XL Performing and entrance Jey Uso
Wale Rapper WrestleMania 37 Performed "Feel the Power" for Big E's entrance on Night 2.[ citation needed ]
The War and Treaty Soul WrestleMania XL Sang a rendition of "God Bless America on Night 2.
Michelle Williams R&B WrestleMania 22 Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"

Other

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Donald Trump
Celebrity(s)Occupation(s)AppearanceRoleRefs
Kitana BakerModel WrestleMania XIX Involved in a pillow fight with WWE Divas, Torrie Wilson and Stacy Keibler
Tanya BallingerModel WrestleMania XIX Involved in a pillow fight with WWE Divas, Torrie Wilson and Stacy Keibler
Rona Barrett Gossip reporter WrestleMania VI Interviewer
Ray Combs Comedian/Game show host WrestleMania VIII Guest ring announcer
Tara Conner Beauty queen WrestleMania 23 Escorted Donald Trump to the ring during the "Battle of the Billionaires"
Chet Coppock Radio broadcaster WrestleMania 2 Guest ring announcer
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders NFL cheerleading squad WrestleMania 32 Performed their signature dance to "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC and were a part of The Rock's entrance [64]
WrestleMania 38 Performed Night 1 and appeared on stage and cheered Pat McAfee to the ring for his match against Austin Theory [ citation needed ]
Morton Downey Jr. Talk show host WrestleMania V Guest on Roddy Piper's "Piper's Pit", an in-ring talk show segment
Gennifer Flowers Model WrestleMania XIV Guest ring announcer and interviewer
Mary Hart Entertainment Tonight host WrestleMania III Interviewer, guest timekeeper
John Menick as Herb Portrayed Herb in Burger King's "Where's Herb?" WrestleMania 2 Guest timekeeper at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York
IShowSpeed Internet personality WrestleMania XL Helped Logan Paul while dressed up as a bottle of Prime and got RKO'd by Randy Orton
Kim Kardashian Reality TV star WrestleMania XXIV Hostess
KSI YouTuber, professional boxer, musician and internet personality WrestleMania 39 Helped Logan Paul while dressed up as a bottle of Prime
Robin Leach Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous host WrestleMania IV Read the rules of the tournament and Presented the WWF Championship to Randy Savage after Savage won it in a tournament
G. Gordon Liddy Political figure/radio talk show host WrestleMania 2 Judge for boxing match between Mr. T and Roddy Piper
Maria Menounos Television host WrestleMania XXVIII Teamed up with Kelly Kelly to defeat Beth Phoenix and Eve Torres [ citation needed ]
WrestleMania 31 Guest interviewer[ citation needed ]
WrestleMania 32 Guest interviewer[ citation needed ]
WrestleMania 33 Guest interviewer[ citation needed ]
Clara Peller Star of Wendy's "Where's the Beef?" commercials WrestleMania 2 Guest timekeeper at the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois
Regis Philbin Morning TV talk show host WrestleMania VII Guest commentator for the main event between Hulk Hogan and Sergeant Slaughter
Nicole "Snookie" Polizzi Reality TV star WrestleMania XXVII Participated in a six-person mixed tag team match with Trish Stratus and John Morrison against LayCool (Layla and Michelle McCool) and Dolph Ziggler
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Zuleyka Rivera Beauty queen WrestleMania 23 Escorted Donald Trump to the ring during the "Battle of the Billionaires"
[2]
The Rockettes Dance company WrestleMania I Escorted guest timekeeper Liberace to the ring
George Steinbrenner New York Yankees owner WrestleMania VII Involved in a skit
Alex Trebek Game show host WrestleMania VII Guest ring announcer
Donald Trump Businessman
Host of The Apprentice
45th President of The United States
WrestleMania IV His owned venue hosted the event
WrestleMania V His owned venue hosted the event
WrestleMania VII Interviewed in the crowd
WrestleMania XX
WrestleMania 23 Was physically involved in WrestleMania 23 with the "Battle of the Billionaires."
Sal Vulcano Comedian WrestleMania 35 Appeared on the pre-show
Sy Sperling Hair Club For Men owner WrestleMania X Gave a hairpiece to WWF ring announcer Howard Finkel
Vanna White Game show hostess WrestleMania IV Guest timekeeper
Keith Colburn Captain of the FV Wizard ( Deadliest Catch ) WrestleMania XXVIII Appeared in a backstage segment with Santino Marella and Mick Foley [ citation needed ]
Al Roker Today Show weatherman WrestleMania 33 Guest ring announcer [68]


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