15 Times WWE Stars Made Cameos BEFORE They Were Famous

14. Sol Ruca

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Yes, yes that is current NXT star Sol Ruca pictured above. She was the Cinnamon Toast Crunch mascot back at WrestleMania 39, and Ruca put her all into the role as requested. Fingers crossed that went a long, long way with WWE management who admired he adaptability and willingness to do whatever was needed. Lord knows Sol deserves more than twin reigns as NXT Women's North American and Women's Speed Champ for agreeing to this. 

Not everybody can put, 'Was literally breakfast cereal at WrestleMania' on their tick list. Not even New Day, who burst out of a giant box of 'Booty-O's' at 'Mania 32 in 2016, can brag about being the food stuff itself. Sol Ruca can. Now watch as that gives way to greater successes in the promotion longer term. Hopefully.

Sol had already debuted on NXT by the time she played some Cinnamon Toast Crunch, but a nasty injury sidelined her until March 2024. She's since made up for lost time by becoming a shining light on the brand's female ranks over the past year or so, but there's something altogether charming about the fact she was brekkie cereal on the grandest stage.

Not a debut she'll brag about behind the scenes, let's be honest. If anything, it's probably an inside joke with friends. Shawn Michaels will be working overtime to make sure that Ruca enjoys bigger moments on WWE's tentpole classic in the future. Go on, somebody give her a match against Rhea Ripley or something to make up for this barmy breakfast cameo from 2023.

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