Donald Trump's Journey from WWE, UFC to White House
21 January 2025
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Trump's WWE beginning
Trump's first ever interaction with WWE came in 1988 when trump plaza hosted WrestleMania 4 & 5.
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Battle of the Billionaires
Trump participated in WrestleMania 23, where he supported Bobby Lashley and helped him defeat Umaga.
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Hall of Fame induction
In 2013, trump was selected for the WWE Hall of Fame inductee list which makes him the only WWE Hall of Famer who became US president.
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Trump's Financial Connection with WWE
Through Trump's charity back in 2007 and 2009, Vince McMahon's WWE made a profit of more than $5 million.
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UFC-Trump Connection
UFC received support from Trump at the beginning of the company, and their premium events were hosted at the Trump Taj Mahal back in 2001.
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Trump's Transition to Politics
After a successful WWE career, Trump became the president for the first time in 2016 and now in 2025, he has become president of the US for the second time.