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

CelebrityAppearanceRoleRefs
Steve AllenWrestleMania VIInterviewer
Pamela AndersonWrestleMania XIValet of Diesel in his WWF Championship match against Shawn Michaels
Michael CheWrestleMania 35Participated in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
Robert ConradWrestleMania 2Guest referee at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles
Cathy Lee CrosbyWrestleMania 2Guest commentator at the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois
Jennie GarthWrestleMania XGuest timekeeper
Susan St. JamesWrestleMania 2Guest commentator at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York
Colin JostWrestleMania 35Participated in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
Marla MaplesWrestleMania VIIGuest timekeeper
Jenny McCarthyWrestleMania XIValet of Shawn Michaels in his WWF Championship match against Diesel
Johnny Knoxville WrestleMania 38Wrestled against Sami Zayn in a Anything Goes match
Cassandra Peterson as ElviraWrestleMania 2Guest commentator at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles
Regis PhilbinWrestleMania VIIInterviewer, Guest commentator
Freddie Prinze Jr.WrestleMania XXVI[citation needed]
Raven SymonéWrestleMania XXIVPromoted the Make-A-Wish Foundation in an in-ring segment
Paul Reubens as Pee-wee HermanWrestleMania XXVIIAppeared in a backstage segment
Burt ReynoldsWrestleMania XGuest ring announcer for the main event
Joan RiversWrestleMania 2Guest ring announcer at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York
Mickey RourkeWrestleMania XXVInvolved in an altercation with Chris Jericho
Rick SchroderWrestleMania 2Guest timekeeper at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles
Arnold SchwarzeneggerWrestleMania 31Appeared in video intro for Triple H's match against Sting
Rhonda ShearWrestleMania XGuest timekeeper
Mr. TWrestleMania IWrestled in a tag team match with Hulk Hogan against Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff
WrestleMania 2Participated in a boxing match against Roddy Piper
Jonathan Taylor ThomasWrestleMania XIGuest timekeeper
Nicholas TurturroWrestleMania XIInterviewer and guest ring announcer
Mark WahlbergWrestleMania 38Opening introduction

Athletes

Pete Rose
Mike Tyson
Bob Uecker
CelebrityProfessionAppearanceRoleRefs
Muhammad AliProfessional boxerWrestleMania IGuest referee for the main event
Carl BanksLinebacker for the New York GiantsWrestleMania XIManager of Lawrence Taylor in his match against Bam Bam Bigelow
WrestleMania 2Guest referee
WrestleMania VIIInvolved in a skit
Jim CovertOffensive tackle for the Chicago BearsWrestleMania 2Wrestled in a Battle royal, an elimination style match in which the last person remaining is the winner, involving other NFL football players
Darryl DawkinsBasketball playerWrestleMania 2Judge for the boxing match between Mr. T and Roddy Piper
Lou DuvaProfessional boxing trainerWrestleMania 2Manager of Roddy Piper in his boxing match against Mr. T
Eric EschProfessional boxerWrestleMania XVFought in an unscripted Brawl For All match, knocking out opponent Bart Gunn
Bill FralicOffensive guard for the Atlanta FalconsWrestleMania 2Wrestled in a Battle royal, an elimination style match in which the last person remaining is the winner, involving other NFL football players
Russ FrancisTight end for the San Francisco 49ersWrestleMania 2Wrestled in a Battle royal, an elimination style match in which the last person remaining is the winner, involving other NFL football players
Joe FrazierProfessional boxerWrestleMania 2Manager of Mr. T in his boxing match against Roddy Piper
Rob GronkowskiTight end for the Tampa Bay BuccaneersWrestleMania 33Was 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 36Was host for the two-night event, but left after winning the WWE 24/7 Championship during the second night.
Ernie HolmesDefensive tackle for the Pittsburgh SteelersWrestleMania 2Wrestled in a Battle royal, an elimination style match in which the last person remaining is the winner, involving other NFL football players
Rickey JacksonLinebacker for the New Orleans SaintsWrestleMania XIManager of Lawrence Taylor in his match against Bam Bam Bigelow
Lane JohnsonOffensive tackle for the Philadelphia EaglesWrestleMania XLHelped Rey Mysterio and Andrade during Tag Team Match
Ed JonesDefensive end for the Dallas CowboysWrestleMania 2Guest referee
Jason KelceFormer Center for the Philadelphia EaglesWrestleMania XLHelped Rey Mysterio and Andrade during Tag Team Match
Tommy LasordaManager for the Los Angeles DodgersWrestleMania 2Guest ring announcer at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles
Paul MaguireLinebacker for the Buffalo BillsWrestleMania VIIInvolved in a skit
Billy MartinSecond baseman for the New York YankeesWrestleMania IGuest ring announcer
Harvey MartinDefensive end for the Dallas CowboysWrestleMania 2Wrestled 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 boxerWrestleMania XXIVWrestled in a No disqualification match against the Big Show
Steve McMichaelDefensive tackle for the Chicago BearsWrestleMania XIManager of Lawrence Taylor in his match against Bam Bam Bigelow
Ken Norton Jr.Linebacker for the Dallas CowboysWrestleMania XIManager of Lawrence Taylor in his match against Bam Bam Bigelow
Shaquille O'NealBasketball player and analystWrestleMania 32Participated in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal[citation needed]
Vinny PazienzaProfessional boxerWrestleMania XVGuest referee for the Brawl for All rules match between Eric Esch and Bart Gunn
William PerryDefensive lineman for the Chicago BearsWrestleMania 2Wrestled in a Battle royal, an elimination style match in which the last person remaining is the winner, involving other NFL football players
WrestleMania 22Appeared as a part of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2006
Kevin RooneyProfessional boxing trainerWrestleMania XVJudge for the Brawl for All rules match between Eric Esch and Bart Gunn
Pete RosePlayer/Manager for the Cincinnati RedsWrestleMania XIVGuest ring announcer and involved in a physical altercation with Kane
WrestleMania XVDressed as the San Diego Chicken and involved in an altercation with Kane
WrestleMania 2000Was involved in an altercation with Kane and Rikishi
WrestleMania XXAppeared as a part of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2004
Chris SpielmanLinebacker for the Detroit LionsWrestleMania XIManager of Lawrence Taylor in his match against Bam Bam Bigelow
Lawrence TaylorLinebacker for the New York GiantsWrestleMania XIWrestled in a standard wrestling match against Bam Bam Bigelow in the main event
Mike TysonProfessional boxerWrestleMania XIVRingside enforcer for the main event and was involved in a physical altercation with Shawn Michaels
Bob UeckerCatcher for the Atlanta BravesWrestleMania IIIInterviewer, Guest commentator, Guest Ring Announcer
WrestleMania IVInterviewer, Guest commentator, Guest Ring Announcer
WrestleMania XXVIAppeared as a part of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2010[citation needed]
Chuck WepnerProfessional boxerWrestleMania XVJudge for the Brawl for All rules match between Eric Esch and Bart Gunn
Reggie WhiteDefensive end for the Green Bay PackersWrestleMania XIManager of Lawrence Taylor in his match against Bam Bam Bigelow
Larry YoungUmpireWrestleMania XIGuest referee
George KittleTight end for the San Francisco 49ersWrestleMania 39Helped Pat McAfee to defeat The Miz

Musicians

Ozzy Osbourne
Snoop Dogg
Kid Rock
Celebrity(s)Genre(s)AppearanceRoleRefs
Jimmie AllenCountryWrestleMania 39Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful" on Night 2
AshantiR&BWrestleMania XIXSang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
Aloe BlaccR&BWrestleMania 31Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"[citation needed]
Bad BunnyLatin hip hopWrestleMania 37Wrestled a tag team match with Damian Priest against The Miz and John Morrison on Night 1.[citation needed]
WrestleMania 39Guest commentator for the Spanish commentary team during the Rey Mysterio vs. Dominik Mysterio match, also got involved and assisted Rey during the match.
Travis BarkerAlternative rockWrestleMania 31Performed "Money and the Power" with Kid Ink and Skylar Grey[citation needed]
Fantasia BarrinoR&B/SoulWrestleMania XXVISang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
Boys Choir of HarlemGospelWrestleMania XXSang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"[citation needed]
Boyz II MenR&B/SoulWrestleMania XVSang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
Cab CallowayJazz/bluesWrestleMania 2Judge for boxing match between Mr. T and Rowdy Roddy Piper
Ray CharlesR&B/SoulWrestleMania 2Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
Sean "Diddy" CombsHip hopWrestleMania XXVIIIIntroduced Machine Gun Kelly to the crowd.
WrestleMania 29Sang the theme song "Coming Home" for the event
Alice CooperRockWrestleMania IIIManager of Jake Roberts in his match against The Honky Tonk Man
Ash CostelloRockWrestleMania 37Performed "This is My Brutality" for Rhea Ripley's entrance on Night 2.[citation needed]
Ashland CraftCountryWrestleMania 37Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful" on Night 2.[citation needed]
Mark Crozer and the RelsAlternative rockWrestleMania XXXPerformed "Live in Fear" for Bray Wyatt's entrance
Jessie James DeckerCountryWrestleMania 38 (Night 2)Performed a rendition of "America the Beautiful"[citation needed]
Drowning PoolAlternative metalWrestleMania X8Performed "Tear Away" for the event and "The Game" for Triple H's entrance
The DX BandRockWrestleMania XIVSang a rendition of "America the Beautiful" and performed the DX entrance music "Break It Down"
Fifth HarmonyR&BWrestleMania 32Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"[citation needed]
Flo RidaHip hopWrestleMania XXVIIISang "Wild Ones" and "Good Feeling"
WrestleMania 33Sang the theme song "Greenlight" for the event
Aretha FranklinSoulWrestleMania IIISang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
WrestleMania 23Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
Becky GLatin/PopWrestleMania 39Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful" on Night 1
Brantley GilbertCountryWrestleMania 38 (Night 1)Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful[citation needed]
Robert GouletBalladWrestleMania VISang a rendition of "O Canada"
Skylar GreyPop/Hip hopWrestleMania XXVIIISang the chorus of "Invincible"
WrestleMania 31Performed "Rise" with David Guetta and "Money and the Power" with Kid Ink and Travis Barker[citation needed]
David GuettaPopWrestleMania 31Performed "Rise" with Skylar Grey[citation needed]
Keri HilsonR&BWrestleMania XXVIISang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"[citation needed]
Ice-THip hopWrestleMania 2000Performed "Pimpin' Ain't Easy" for The Godfather
Joan Jett and the BlackheartsRockWrestleMania 35Performed "Bad Reputation" for Ronda Rousey's entrance[citation needed]
Coco JonesR&BWrestleMania XLPerformed the national anthem on Night 1
Kid InkHip hopWrestleMania 31Performed "Money and the Power" with Travis Barker and Skylar Grey[citation needed]
Meek MillRapperWrestleMania XLCold Opening introduction
Kid RockRockWrestleMania XXVPerformed a medley of "Bawitdaba," "Rock N Roll Jesus," "Cowboy," "All Summer Long," and "So Hott"
Gladys KnightR&B/SoulWrestleMania IVSang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
Natalie La RoseElectropop/Hip hopWrestleMania XXVIIISang the chorus of "Good Feeling"
Lil WayneRapWrestleMania XLPerformed his song "A Milli" during Jey Uso's entrance
LL Cool JHip hopWrestleMania 31Appeared in a video for the introduction of WrestleMania 31[citation needed]
Cyndi LauperPopWrestleMania IManager of Wendi Richter in her match against Leilani Kai
John LegendR&B/SoulWrestleMania XXIVSang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
LiberacePianistWrestleMania IGuest timekeeper
Lil Uzi VertHip hopWrestleMania 39Performed "Just Wanna Rock" before The Usos' entrance on Night 1.
Limp BizkitNu/rap metalWrestleMania XIXSang the theme song "Crack Addict" for the event and the theme song "Rollin'" for The Undertaker's entrance.
Little RichardR&BWrestleMania XSang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
Living ColourRockWrestleMania 29Performed "Cult of Personality" for CM Punk's entrance
Lunchmoney LewisRapperWrestleMania 33Sang the theme song "Greenlight" for the event
Machine Gun KellyHip hopWrestleMania XXVIIISang "Invincible"
Reba McEntireCountryWrestleMania VIIISang a rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner"
Motionless in WhiteMetalcoreWrestleMania XLPerformed "Demon in Your Dreams" for Rhea Ripley's entrance
MotörheadHeavy metalWrestleMania X-SevenPerformed "The Game" for Triple H's entrance
WrestleMania 21
Willie NelsonCountryWrestleMania VIISang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
Ozzy OsbourneHeavy metalWrestleMania 2Manager of The British Bulldogs in their match against The Dream Team
PitbullRapperWrestleMania 33Sang the theme song "Greenlight" for the event
P.O.D.Alternative metalWrestleMania 22Performed "Booyaka 619" for Rey Mysterio's entrance
Stayc ReignElectropop/Hip hopWrestleMania XXVIIISang the chorus of "Wild Ones"
Bebe RexhaPopWrestleMania 37Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful" on Night 1.[citation needed]
Rev TheoryHard RockWrestleMania XXXPerformed "Voices" for Randy Orton's entrance
Run-D.M.C.Hip hopWrestleMania VPerformed "The WrestleMania Rap," a song created specifically for the event
SalivaAlternative metalWrestleMania X8Performed "Superstar" for the event and "Turn the Tables" for The Dudley Boyz' entrance.
Salt-N-PepaHip hopWrestleMania XIPerformed "Whatta Man" for Lawrence Taylor in his match against Bam Bam Bigelow
Nicole ScherzingerPopWrestleMania XXVSang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"
Snoop DoggRapWrestleMania XXIVMaster of Ceremonies for the Bunnymania match.
WrestleMania XXVIIBackstage segment with Theodore Long.[citation needed]
WrestleMania 32Performed "Sky's the Limit" for Sasha Banks' entrance.[citation needed]
WrestleMania 39Was 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 XLSpecial guest commentator for The Pride vs. The Final Testament, and announced Night 2's attendance figures
Donnie WahlbergPopWrestleMania XGuest ring announcer
Lil WayneRapWrestleMania XLPerfoming and entrance Jey Uso
WaleRapperWrestleMania 37Performed "Feel the Power" for Big E's entrance on Night 2.[citation needed]
The War and TreatySoulWrestleMania XLSang a rendition of "God Bless America on Night 2.
Michelle WilliamsR&BWrestleMania 22Sang a rendition of "America the Beautiful"

Other

Donald Trump
Celebrity(s)Occupation(s)AppearanceRoleRefs
Kitana BakerModelWrestleMania XIXInvolved in a pillow fight with WWE Divas, Torrie Wilson and Stacy Keibler
Tanya BallingerModelWrestleMania XIXInvolved in a pillow fight with WWE Divas, Torrie Wilson and Stacy Keibler
Rona BarrettGossip reporterWrestleMania VIInterviewer
Ray CombsComedian/Game show hostWrestleMania VIIIGuest ring announcer
Tara ConnerBeauty queenWrestleMania 23Escorted Donald Trump to the ring during the "Battle of the Billionaires"
Chet CoppockRadio broadcasterWrestleMania 2Guest ring announcer
Dallas Cowboys CheerleadersNFL cheerleading squadWrestleMania 32Performed their signature dance to "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC and were a part of The Rock's entrance[64]
WrestleMania 38Performed 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 hostWrestleMania VGuest on Roddy Piper's "Piper's Pit", an in-ring talk show segment
Gennifer FlowersModelWrestleMania XIVGuest ring announcer and interviewer
Mary HartEntertainment Tonight hostWrestleMania IIIInterviewer, guest timekeeper
John Menick as HerbPortrayed Herb in Burger King's "Where's Herb?"WrestleMania 2Guest timekeeper at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York
IShowSpeedInternet personalityWrestleMania XLHelped Logan Paul while dressed up as a bottle of Prime and got RKO'd by Randy Orton
Kim KardashianReality TV starWrestleMania XXIVHostess
KSIYouTuber, professional boxer, musician and internet personalityWrestleMania 39Helped Logan Paul while dressed up as a bottle of Prime
Robin LeachLifestyles of the Rich and Famous hostWrestleMania IVRead the rules of the tournament and Presented the WWF Championship to Randy Savage after Savage won it in a tournament
G. Gordon LiddyPolitical figure/radio talk show hostWrestleMania 2Judge for boxing match between Mr. T and Roddy Piper
Maria MenounosTelevision hostWrestleMania XXVIIITeamed up with Kelly Kelly to defeat Beth Phoenix and Eve Torres[citation needed]
WrestleMania 31Guest interviewer[citation needed]
WrestleMania 32Guest interviewer[citation needed]
WrestleMania 33Guest interviewer[citation needed]
Clara PellerStar of Wendy's "Where's the Beef?" commercialsWrestleMania 2Guest timekeeper at the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois
Regis PhilbinMorning TV talk show hostWrestleMania VIIGuest commentator for the main event between Hulk Hogan and Sergeant Slaughter
Nicole "Snookie" PolizziReality TV starWrestleMania XXVIIParticipated in a six-person mixed tag team match with Trish Stratus and John Morrison against LayCool (Layla and Michelle McCool) and Dolph Ziggler
Zuleyka RiveraBeauty queenWrestleMania 23Escorted Donald Trump to the ring during the "Battle of the Billionaires"
The RockettesDance companyWrestleMania IEscorted guest timekeeper Liberace to the ring
George SteinbrennerNew York Yankees ownerWrestleMania VIIInvolved in a skit
Alex TrebekGame show hostWrestleMania VIIGuest ring announcer
Donald TrumpBusinessman
Host of The Apprentice
45th President of The United States
WrestleMania IVHis owned venue hosted the event
WrestleMania VHis owned venue hosted the event
WrestleMania VIIInterviewed in the crowd
WrestleMania XX
WrestleMania 23Was physically involved in WrestleMania 23 with the "Battle of the Billionaires."
Sal VulcanoComedianWrestleMania 35Appeared on the pre-show
Sy SperlingHair Club For Men ownerWrestleMania XGave a hairpiece to WWF ring announcer Howard Finkel
Vanna WhiteGame show hostessWrestleMania IVGuest timekeeper
Keith ColburnCaptain of the FV Wizard (Deadliest Catch)WrestleMania XXVIIIAppeared in a backstage segment with Santino Marella and Mick Foley[citation needed]
Al RokerToday Show weathermanWrestleMania 33Guest ring announcer[68]


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