5 most talked about athlete cameos in WWE history

#2 Muhammed Ali

Muhammad Ali appeared at the first ever Wrestlemania

Every trend needs a trendsetter. And the man to pave the way for famous athletes to appear in a WWE ring was Muhammad Ali. Back at Wrestlemania 1, Muhammad Ali made his presence known by being the special guest referee in the main event. It was the main event existing of stars such as; Hulk Hogan (Ch.), Mr T., Jimmy Snuka, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Paul Orndoff & Bob Orton.

Not only did he add star power to the bout, Ali showcased his sporting skills too. The professional boxer gave Rowdy Roddy Piper a quick one-two combo to restore order in the match. With that punch, Ali opened the door for celebrity guest appearances in the realm of wrestling.