From OutKick · Ryan Gaydos · · 1m 10s
Rey Mysterio on celebrities invading WWE
The WWE legend welcomes the crossover between wrestling and mainstream entertainment.
In brief
The WWE legend welcomes the crossover between wrestling and mainstream entertainment. Celebrity and athlete appearances in WWE bring new audiences and mutual respect between industries. Originally reported by OutKick.
Celebrities keep flooding WWE
Jason Kelce, Bad Bunny, Ryan Garcia, Cam Skattebo and Lil Yachty have all stepped into the ring recently. Even Tom Brady considered a WWE storyline before confronting Logan Paul.
Some fans are getting tired
By 2026, some wrestling fans have grown weary of the constant mixing between celebrities and professional wrestling.
Rey Mysterio welcomes the mix
The WWE Hall of Famer says celebrities bring respect to wrestling and help engage new audiences. He believes the crossover makes things more interesting for everyone.
“I really don't mind it at all. We always had celebrities pop into our world.”
This is nothing new
Mr. T, Muhammad Ali and Cyndi Lauper appeared at WrestleMania 1. Lawrence Taylor wrestled in a battle royal. David Arquette even won a championship at WCW.
The crossover goes both ways
Hulk Hogan and Dwayne Johnson became massive film stars. Cody Rhodes, Becky Lynch and Roman Reigns have all moved into Hollywood projects.
Cross-pollination benefits both
When celebrities enter wrestling or wrestlers enter entertainment, it creates a ripple effect that strengthens both industries by expanding audiences.
The essence
Celebrity and athlete appearances in WWE bring new audiences and mutual respect between industries.
