The Lead: AAA Targets Bad Bunny After Priest Arrival

The Big Picture: AAA general manager Rey Mysterio has confirmed the promotion is actively negotiating to bring Bad Bunny back to the ring following Damian Priest's arrival in Mexico. During Saturday's AAA on Fox broadcast on July 4, 2026, JBL asked Mysterio if the music superstar could be signed. Mysterio responded: 'We're working on that as well,' a tease that Ringside News reports has real weight behind it.

The Top 10 Countdown

10. Snooki at WrestleMania XXVII (March 27, 2011)

Jersey Shore star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi teamed with Trish Stratus and John Morrison to defeat LayCool and Dolph Ziggler. Polizzi shocked the crowd by executing a clean handspring back elbow followed by a splash for the pinfall. This entry sits at number ten because it proved celebrities could execute actual athletic maneuvers rather than just standing at ringside. However, the segment was too short, and John Morrison famously snubbed Trish Stratus during the post-match celebration, showing how backstage tension hurt the moment.

9. Stephen Amell at SummerSlam 2015 (August 23, 2015)

Actor Stephen Amell partnered with Neville to face Stardust and King Barrett in Brooklyn. Amell exceeded expectations, launching a diving crossbody from the top rope to the floor to wipe out his opponents. This match ranks above Snooki's because Amell worked a longer match and took real bumps. However, Amell gassed out after three minutes, slowing the pacing and forcing Neville to carry the final sequence. Still, his performance paved the way for future actors to take physical roles.

8. Lawrence Taylor at WrestleMania XI (April 2, 1995)

NFL legend Lawrence Taylor went one-on-one with Bam Bam Bigelow in the main event of WrestleMania XI. Taylor used his football intensity to win the contest with a flying forearm off the second rope. While Taylor delivered a believable brawl, putting a retired football player in the main event over the WWF Championship match remains a questionable booking decision. The match was sluggish, relied heavily on rest holds, and showed the limits of Taylor's conditioning. It ranks at number eight because of its historic scale, despite its technical flaws.

7. Johnny Knoxville at WrestleMania 38 (April 3, 2022)

Johnny Knoxville defeated Sami Zayn in an Anything Goes match that turned the stadium into a live-action cartoon. Knoxville utilized Jackass props, including a bowling ball to Zayn's groin and a massive mousetrap to secure the pinfall. This match ranks above Lawrence Taylor's because it embraced its absurdity rather than pretending to be a serious athletic contest. Zayn deserves credit for making Knoxville's ridiculous stunts look devastating, but the match suffered from several slow setups that stalled the in-ring momentum. It remains a masterclass in entertainment booking.

6. Pat McAfee at NXT TakeOver: XXX (August 22, 2020)

Former NFL punter Pat McAfee made his in-ring debut against NXT star Adam Cole. McAfee stunned viewers by executing a flawless superplex and a swanton bomb off the top turnbuckle. This bout ranks at number six because McAfee displayed natural heel charisma and athletic timing. However, the match went on for a lengthy 19-minute duration, exposing McAfee's lack of ring conditioning. Cole had to work double-time to structure the match, but the final product proved McAfee was a natural fit.

5. Logan Paul at WrestleMania 38 (April 2, 2022)

Logan Paul teamed with The Miz to defeat Rey and Dominik Mysterio. Paul looked like a veteran, hitting a clean Three Amigos suplex sequence and a frog splash on Dominik before The Miz turned on him. This performance ranks above McAfee's NXT debut because Paul performed in front of a massive stadium crowd with pinpoint precision. The post-match betrayal by The Miz was a brilliant booking twist that set up Paul's singles run. The only negative was Dominik's sluggish positioning during the frog splash setup, which briefly broke the flow.

4. Ronda Rousey at WrestleMania 34 (April 8, 2018)

Ronda Rousey debuted alongside Kurt Angle against Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. Rousey dominated the match with rapid judo tosses and forced McMahon to submit to an armbar. This match ranks at number four because it is the greatest debut match in WWE history, showcasing Rousey's intense speed. The booking was flawless, masking Rousey's promo flaws by letting her physical dominance do the talking. Some argue the match was heavily rehearsed and ran too long, but it established Rousey as a premier box-office draw.

3. Bad Bunny at WrestleMania 37 (April 10, 2021)

Bad Bunny teamed with Damian Priest to defeat The Miz and John Morrison. Bunny hit a Falcon Arrow and stunned the crowd with a running Canadian Destroyer on Morrison. This ranks at number three because it shattered the belief that celebrities could only do basic, safe spots. Bunny spent months training, and that dedication showed in every snap suplex. The match was only dragged down slightly by Miz's theatrical selling, which sometimes bordered on self-parody rather than realistic competitive struggle.

2. Logan Paul at Crown Jewel 2022 (November 5, 2022)

Logan Paul challenged Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, proving he could main-event. Paul hit a spectacular frog splash through the announce table while recording himself on a smartphone. This ranks at number two because Paul pushed the longest-reigning champion of the modern era to his absolute limits. Despite Paul's athletic prowess, the match suffered from excessive run-ins by Jake Paul and The Usos, which made the finish feel bloated. Still, Paul proved he could deliver a legitimate match-of-the-year candidate.

1. Bad Bunny at Backlash 2023 (May 6, 2023)

Bad Bunny defeated Damian Priest in a San Juan Street Fight in Puerto Rico, producing the ultimate crossover masterpiece. Bunny took a brutal falcon arrow through a table before fighting back with a Sliced Bread #2 and a Bunny Destroyer. This match earns the top spot because it combined high-risk wrestling stunts with a heated local storyline. The match received a four and a half stars rating from Dave Meltzer, confirming its status as a critical triumph. The only minor flaw was a slow middle section, but the returns of Carlito and Savio Vega created an iconic crowd pop.

Honorable Mentions

Several other celebrity moments fell just short of the top ten but deserve recognition:

  • Mike Tyson at WrestleMania XIV (March 29, 1998) - Fast-counted the pin for Stone Cold Steve Austin and knocked out Shawn Michaels.
  • DeAngelo Williams at Slammiversary XV (July 2, 2017) - Teamed with Moose to defeat Eli Drake and Chris Adonis, hitting a splash through a table.
  • Floyd Mayweather at WrestleMania XXIV (March 30, 2008) - Defeated Big Show by using brass knuckles, showcasing excellent movement but relying heavily on the weapon gimmick.

As Rey Mysterio and AAA work to finalize a deal for Bad Bunny's next match, the bar for celebrity crossovers continues to rise. Whether he returns to WWE or takes his talents to Mexico, Bad Bunny remains the gold standard of non-wrestlers in the ring.