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WWE considers itself to be a Sports Entertainment company. As an amalgamation of sports and entertainment in its full glory, Vince McMahon's company thrives by giving fans thrilling action and drama. Inevitably, WWE often brings in a lot of celebrities so the company can get some mainstream coverage.
Some of these stars have served as the guest hosts of WWE's weekly shows, and others have performed live musical acts at WrestleMania. In fact, a few of these celebrities have stepped into the ring for a match or two. Though fans don't typically see these star on WWE RAW or SmackDown, they still appear on some pay-per-view events.
Celebrities like Mike Tyson, Snoop Dogg, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Hugh Jackman have made notable appearances on more than one occasion. But plenty of stars have only appeared once on WWE programming.
This article offers a look at five celebrities who have only been on WWE television once.
#5 Aaron Paul (WWE RAW, March 4, 2014)
"Breaking Bad" star Aaron Paul appeared on the March 4, 2014 episode of WWE RAW. As the guest star of the night, Paul accompanied Dolph Ziggler to the ring for his match with Alberto Del Rio. Paul played a crucial role in the ending of the match. His interference helped Ziggler defeat the former WWE Champion.
Paul's appearance was a part of the promotional activities for the film, "Need for Speed." During the show, Paul also participated in a backstage interview with Ziggler.
A week after the show, Paul opened up about his experience, and he revealed he was scared about the kind of response he'd receive.
He also said that he was aware of the backlash he could face in the wake of the CM Punk situation. The show was held in Chicago just a few weeks after Punk officially went on a sabbatical from WWE. This show marked Paul's only appearance on WWE programming. Many "Breaking Bad" fans still remember the time Paul showed up on WWE RAW.
#4 Bradley Cooper (WWE RAW, June 10, 2010)
One of the highest-paid actors in the world, Bradley Cooper made an appearance on WWE RAW. He was the guest host on the June 10, 2010 episode of the show so he could promote his film, "The A-Team." His co-stars in the movie, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Sharlto Copley, were also appointed as the hosts for the show.
Cooper's time on WWE RAW was quite forgettable. He came out and said that he was happy to host the show. Cooper also stated that he was excited about his upcoming movie, but neither of his co-stars appeared with him. He wasn't on the screen for the rest of the show. So Cooper's so-called "hosting" duties were limited to a promo that was 20 seconds long.
Though he hasn't appeared on WWE programming since this show, he still had a potential link to the company at one point. In 2017, some reports stated that Cooper was in contention to play the lead role in a biopic about Vince McMahon. But WWE and the film's writers had a creative disagreement, so the project never materialized.
#3 Rob Zombie (WWE RAW, June 28, 2010)
Heavy metal musician and acclaimed filmmaker Rob Zombie seems like he clashes with WWE's programming these days. But he shockingly made an appearance on WWE RAW on June 29, 2010 as the guest host of the show.
He delivered a promo in the ring, and he also he announced the participants in the upcoming Money in the Bank match. It was evident that Zombie didn't bring out the unhinged side he's usually known for. Instead, he played it safe and did what WWE asked him to do.
Edge then appeared on the screen, and he said was dumping Zombie's song, "Never Gonna Stop." The former WWE Champion had previously used the song as his theme music. Zombie fired back by saying that he was dumping Edge, as he couldn't stand "The Ultimate Opportunist."
This was the only appearance Zombie made in WWE, though he's still friends with Edge in real life. In 2021, the only Superstar who seems to line up with Zombie's tone is The Fiend, or Bray Wyatt.
#2 Wiz Khalifa (WWE RAW, March 9, 2015)
World-renowned rapper and songwriter Wiz Khalifa created a few songs for the WWE 2K15 video game. He then appeared as a guest host on the March 10, 2010 episode of WWE RAW to promote the game and his songs. To the fans' delight, Khalifa delivered a memorable medley of his popular songs.
In addition to this muscial performance, Khalifa was also involved in a funny backstage segment. He appeared alongside The Miz and Damien Sandow. "The A-Lister" unsuccssfully pitched an idea for an album called "Miz and Wiz" to the rapper.
Khalifa then introduced Damien "Wizdow" as his newest collaborator. Wizdow presented a rap that hilariously trolled The Miz and this disrespect infuriated the former WWE Champion.
Though Khalifa hasn't returned to WWE programming, his appearance on this show remains quite memorable among WWE fans. Plus, Khalifa's songs for the video game are enjoyable, too. John Cena and the rapper teamed up for two of the songs on the soundtrack, and they're worth listening to.
#1 Wayne Rooney (WWE RAW November 9, 2015)
Legendary Manchester United player Wayne Rooney made an unlikely appearance on WWE programming. He showed up on the November 9, 2015 episode of WWE RAW. This show was held in Manchester, England. While Rooney didn't get into the ring and deliver a promo, he was part of a memorable segment with Wade Barrett and Sheamus.
During a promo, Sheamus and Barrett called Rooney out, and they insulted him. The two stars called themselves "championship material." They also joked that Manchester United's performance that season didn't meet that description. Barrett generated tremendous heel heat in this segment. It famously culminated with Rooney slapping the original leader of the Nexus, a move that delighted the crowd.
The following day, WWE posted a related video on its YouTube channel. In the clip, Barrett entered the Manchester United dressing room, hoping to get some payback. But he failed to locate his target. Rooney didn't appear in this video, and the November 9, 2015 episode of WWE RAW remains a one-off.
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