Professional wrestling promoters have long incorporated celebrities into their product in an attempt to garner more mainstream media attention. By doing so, they would attract more eyes to their product and potentially convert the skeptical into fans. It was a brilliant strategy and one that, more times than not, worked. People were interested to see how the biggest names in sports and entertainment fared in the world of professional wrestling. As it turned out, those who took the job seriously often times performed at high levels, resulting in quality matches that more than paid off all of the hype preceding them. From television personalities to iconic sports stars, WWE history is littered with celebrities that have taken to the ring to prove themselves against the biggest, brightest and best competitors on the planet. Some have succeeded, others have failed miserably. Mr. T, Lawrence Taylor, Floyd Mayweather and William "Refrigerator" Perry are just a few of the recognizable men to try their hand inside the squared circle. Who else joined them? What success (or lack thereof) awaited them? Take a look for yourselves by clicking "next" below to start the slideshow...
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
