There is more to the WWE Hall of Fame than just piledrivers and slams. While wrestlers without a doubt become the important focal point of the ceremony and induction, the "celebrity wing" has seen some really exciting inductions over the years. By entering the squared circle for guest appearances, feuds, or even full-blown matches, these individuals have made their mark on the world of professional wrestling. WWE's unique blend of sports entertainment and popular culture is highlighted by these celebrity inductions.
The inclusion of these figures demonstrates wrestling's scope and impact, which extends beyond athletic competition and piques the interest of a diverse audience. The WWE Hall of Fame's celebrity wing celebrates the intersection of professional wrestling and the wider world, whether it's a boxing legend lending his star power or a musician adding a touch of musical flair.
Here are some of the top celebrities in WWE Hall of Fame
Mike Tyson (2012)
Mike Tyson is a legendary professional boxer who is also a highly controversial figure due to his conviction and some of his wild behavior in the ring, such as biting an opponent's ear. However, Tyson was the most well-known athlete in sports in 1998. Putting him against WWE's greatest star, Stone Cold Steve Austin, was an astonishing move. Tyson turned from a fan of Steve Austin to a foe when he joined D-Generation X, Austin's rivals at the time, following a much-hyped face-to-face encounter. WrestleMania XIV featured Tyson as the special enforcer in the main event, which many claim saved WWE from financial difficulties. Tyson eventually defeated Shawn Michaels and helped Austin overcome the odds. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012.
Donald Trump (2013)
Looking back, Donald Trump is the most controversial celebrity name to be enlisted into the WWE WWE Hall of Fame, because of his experience as Leader of the US. He was inducted in 2013 as Trump is a long-term friend of WWE head Vince McMahon, and had partaken in a few WWE storylines throughout the long term. He also assisted with the hosting of WrestleMania 4 and 5 at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City. Generally prominent however was 2007's Battle of the Billionaires at WrestleMania 23, which saw wrestlers representing Trump and McMahon to see which one of them would get shaved bald. Vince received a shaved head as a result of the victory of Trump's team. During his WWE Hall of Fame induction speech, the crowd at Madison Square Garden booed Trump a lot.
Arnold Schwarzenegger (2015)
In 2015, action movie legend Arnold Schwarzenegger joined the WWE Hall of Fame's celebrity section. Due to his fame and friendship with Vince McMahon and Paul "Triple H" Levesque, Schwarzenegger has appeared in WWE a few times over the years. In addition, Schwarzenegger has worked with former WWE wrestler Jesse "The Body" Ventura in a number of 1980s films. He has been a wrestling fan for a long time. In 1999, the legendary actor made an appearance on a Smackdown episode, where he presented a unique replica of the WWE Title. Both the man himself and his Terminator character were playable characters in WWE 2K16, Triple H made a reference to himself in his entrance at WrestleMania 31, and his Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio was the scene of a notable NXT event in 2015.
Snoop Dogg (2016)
Despite the fact that he is a well-known wrestling fan, superstar rapper Snoop Dogg might seem a strange addition to the WWE Hall of Fame to many. He's also the cousin of Ex-WWE star and Mandalorian star Sasha Banks aka Mercedes Moné (Mercedes Vernado). Snoop Dogg, like Schwarzenegger, made a number of TV appearances for WWE over the years leading up to his induction in 2016. That incorporates filling in as one of RAW's celebrity hosts in 2009, facilitating the Playboy BunnyMania Lumberjill match at WrestleMania XXIV, and rapping Banks to the ring at WrestleMania 32. Snoop Dogg is still a big part of WWE, even though his cousin has left the company. He wears a title that was given to him and he was at both WrestleMania in 2023 and 2024.
Muhammad Ali (2024)
He is the latest addition in the WWE Hall of Fame celebrity wing is also one of the greatest athlete and boxer in history. Muhammad Ali is thought of as by a larger number of people to be the best fighter who at any point lived alongside being an activist when his fame was at top. This contributed to the massive success of the event and made his participation in the inaugural WrestleMania even more impressive. On that faithful night in 1985, Ali took part in the main event and served as the guest referee for Hulk Hogan and Mr. T vs Paul Orndorff and Roddy Piper face off. However, he has a longer history with wrestling, having wrestled Gorilla Monsoon in 1976. Ali also led wrestlers like Antonio Inoki on a sports diplomacy mission to North Korea. He was inducted in the Hall of Fame by The Undertaker.
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