How did Donald Trump become a WWE fan? Exploring his interest in pro wrestling

Donald Trump isn't alien to the wrestling industry. Not only is he a fan of WWE's product, but he has been a part of a feud, worked segments, and has sponsored WrestleManias.

During his recent appearance on Six Feet Under with Mark Callaway, the former US President spoke about the industry and how he became a WWE fan. It dates back to when Trump Plaza in Atlantic City was selected as the venue for two consecutive editions of WrestleMania in 1988 and 1989, and he sponsored The Show of Shows.

"I love sports, and I knew Vince [McMahon] and this and that. I guess it goes back a long way. I held three or four WrestleMania [yeah, three and four], I think so, and they were good ones. They were really good ones. It was hot as a pistol. It's sort of always been hot but I think it was, I mean it was really hot. I don't think I did the first one but I did maybe three and four. In fact, it was so good I wanted the second one, right, and it was a tremendous success. It was really, and really, Dana White and Vince are two guys, they're very unique people... Dana has done an unbelievable job and Vince preceeded him by a little bit, but boy, what a job he did," said Donald Trump. (37:04 onward)

Donald Trump was a part of WrestleMania 23 in 2007, where he was in a feud with Vince McMahon known as the "Battle of the Billionaires." In this match, Bobby Lashley represented Trump, while the late Umaga represented McMahon. The stipulation was that whoever lost the match would have his head shaved. Stone Cold Steve Austin was the special referee for this. Lashley defeated Umaga, and Vince McMahon's head was shaved!

The 45th President of the United States was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013 by Vince McMahon.

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The Undertaker has a message supporting Donald Trump ahead of elections

Donald Trump is running against current US Vice President Kamala Harris in this year's presidential election. If Trump secures the victory, this will mark his second term as President of the United States of America.

The Deadman shared a message with fans ahead of the elections, urging them to vote for the former US President.

"The choice is yours, you can go with President Trump, Kane, and The Undertaker. Or you can take Kamala Harris, Dave Bautista (Batista), and Tim Walz. Choose wisely, the nation depends on it."

Former WWE Superstar Ryback shared his support for The Undertaker's message on social media.