Wrestling fans will have to brace themselves for a shocker as the WWE throws a knockout punch in the world of sports entertainment.
The iconic boxing legend, Muhammad Ali, is joining the luminaries in the WWE Hall of Fame this April despite also being in the Boxing Hall of Fame.
The wrestling organization announced Monday the legendary boxer will join other inductees such as Paul Heyman, Bull Nakano, and the U.S. Express, according to TMZ.
“Known simply as ‘The Greatest,'” the WWE said in a statement revealing the news, “Ali’s influence transcended sports as his work as an activist, artist, and personality established him as one of the most renowned figures in the entire world.”
Ali mounted the WWE stage and is remembered for an exhibition match against Antonio Inoki in June 1976 in Japan. This match, dubbed “The War of the Worlds,” ended in a 15-round draw and was broadcast to approximately 33,000 fans at Shea Stadium in Queens, New York.
The late Ali, who passed away in 2016 at the age of 74, indeed had a significant presence in WWE as he also served as a special guest referee at WrestleMania in 1984.
In the main event, which starred Hulk Hogan, Mr. T, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, and Paul Orndorff, Ali notably landed a punch on Piper.
His induction ceremony into the WWE Hall of Fame is scheduled for April 5 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, with his widow, Lonnie Ali, set to speak at the event.
The true face of Amenhotep III, the pharaoh who ruled ancient Egypt at its zenith…
Derrick Hayes is the founder of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, one of the fastest-growing businesses in…
After a challenging academic path, Ron Lewis Jr. is on track to graduate with a…
It has emerged that singer Beyoncé made sure Vice President Kamala Harris experienced the magic…
Two months ago, an attacker fatally stabbed 11-year-old Jayden Perkins as he attempted to defend…
Cardi B has spoken for the first time on the guilt she felt canceling her…
A'ja Wilson is one of the top women's basketball players and an athletic hero. Before…
Cur'Dericka Rice has made headlines after receiving nearly $1 million in scholarships from 13 universities.…
Authorities in Florida have brought charges against a woman accused of fatally beating her 4-year-old…
Harris Wolobah, the 14-year-old whose family said he died after suffering complications from eating a…
Authorities in Chamblee, Georgia, have arrested and charged a 28-year-old man who allegedly ejaculated on…
Manika Gamble recently made history as the first Black woman to complete a 155-mile, seven-day…
Meet Tiffany Rose Dean; she is the founder of Hollywood Hair Bar, a $45 million…
Lil Baby's music video shoot was marred by gunshots on Tuesday evening, leading to three…
Micaela Varlack is extremely upset that her daughter's hair was changed without her consent by…