5 wrestling legends who have appeared in both WWE and AEW

#2 Impact Hall of Famer Awesome Kong

Former WWE and Impact wrestler Awesome Kong is a widely recognized icon of professional wrestling. She changed the way women's wrestling was perceived in the US and was one of the pillars of Impact's knockout division.

Unfortunately, neither WWE nor AEW decently used her. Although her WWE debut made headlines, Kharma did not succeed in the Vince McMahon-led promotion and returned to Impact.

In AEW, Kong was made a member of The Nightmare Collective, a faction led by Brandi Rhodes, which became AEW's first failure. Kong took time off to shoot GLOW, and AEW decided not to renew her contract.

Kong has since retired from in-ring competition and became part of the Impact Hall of Fame.

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#1 WWE Hall of Famer Bret 'The Hitman' Hart

One of the greatest in-ring performers to ever enter the squared circle, Bret Hart had an incredible career in WWE. However, his wish to join WCW led to the infamous Montreal screwjob. His WCW stint was equally lackluster, and he retired due to an injury. The Excellence of Execution rebuilt his burnt bridge with WWE and appeared at their events from time to time.

In 2019, Hart made a surprise appearance at AEW's inaugural pay-per-view Double or Nothing. He presented the World Championship belt of the new promotion.

As the ring announcer announced his arrival, the spectators were instantly on their feet to see one of WWE's greatest legends appearing on a rival show. Hart has never appeared on AEW again, but things may alter with the upcoming Owen Hart tournament.