WWE’s annual bonanza, WrestleMania, is more than just a wrestling show. It is an entertainment spectacle that attracts interest from all walks of life around the world when it rolls around every year, and WrestleMania 33 is no different.
Right from the early days of WrestleMania, Vince McMahon has emphasised the presence of more mainstream celebrities, in order to increase the appeal of the event towards more casual wrestling fans.
With each Wrestlemania being grander than the previous one, this year’s event is expected to surpass the hype that was built around WrestleMania 32 and we can expect the presence of awesome celebrity power in order to make that happen.
The biggest names from industries ranging from movies to music to sports and business have all made their presence known on the Grandest Stage of Them All and today we look at possible suspects to make an appearance in Orlando.
So, without further ado, here are 5 celebrities who could make an appearance at Wrestlemania 33:
#1 The Rock
This is a pretty simple one to guess. The Rock makes an appearance at WrestleMania year on year without exception. He might be the highest paid movie star in the world but he will always hold a special place in his heart for professional wrestling in general and the WWE in particular for making him into the global star he is today.
Be it starring in the main event against John Cena or burying the Wyatt family in a random segment, there is definitely going to be something involving The Great One at Wrestlemania 33.
While it’s always a pleasure to see Dwayne Johnson return home to the WWE, we sincerely hope he stops burying talented younger wrestlers in order to get a cheap pop from a crowd that obviously loves him.
Regardless of what he does, we are almost guaranteed an appearance from The People’s Champ this year. Just don’t go around helping Roman Reigns beat The Undertaker.
#2 The Orlando Magic
The WWE is known for roping in the sporting heroes of local teams in order to hype up a show, and it should be no different at Wrestlemania 33. As this year’s Show of Shows is happening in Orlando, there is a pretty good chance that the local basketball team, The Orlando Magic will make an appearance on the show.
Of course, it won’t be the whole team but expect the bigger names on the roster such as captain Evan Fournier and star players Nikola Vucevic and Elfrid Payton to be present at the event and add some local flavour to the global phenomenon that is WrestleMania.
#3 Pitbull
Coming in at number 3 on our list is Mr Worldwide himself, Pitbull. This year’s WrestleMania theme, Green Light, is a song that has come from the mind of the Miami-based singer and we can well expect him to make an appearance to perform the song live at WrestleMania 33.
Pitbull is one of the biggest names in the music industry today and he will be a huge draw for the WWE if he performs live on The Grandest Stage of Them All. It makes perfect sense for both parties as the WWE can cash in on Pitbull’s popularity and he can earn obscene amounts of money for one measly little performance in front of thousands.
Perhaps the tricky aspect of this is that the song features another famous name, Flo Rida. It remains to be seen if both men can make an appearance and if not, whether Pitbull can perform the whole song on his own.
#4 Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor is the biggest name in the world of MMA and one of the most famous in the world today, owing to his exploits with the UFC. The first man to hold two UFC World Titles in different weight classes simultaneously has recently set his sights on a bigger pay day by calling out boxing Superstar Floyd Mayweather.
WrestleMania 33 provides the perfect platform for Conor to get even more eyes on him and further build his almost inevitable boxing bout against the undefeated Mayweather.
The WWE probably need McGregor more than he needs them but it will be a win-win situation if they are able to come to an agreement to bring the Irishman to the world of professional wrestling on The Grandest Stage of Them All.
#5 Shaquille O’Neil
This one looks a little more unlikely than the rest but never say never in the world of pro-wrestling. Shaquille O’Neil was definitely expected to make an appearance at WrestleMania 33, following the set up of his feud with The Big Show at last year’s Wrestlemania but the basketball legend seems to have gotten cold feet recently.
While it doesn’t seem likely, we wouldn’t put it past the WWE to throw a last minute curve ball and bring him in. To be fair, though, looking at the awesome shape The Big Show has got himself into, I wouldn’t want to face the giant either.
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