Trumpamania: How Donald Trump is linked to WWE and MMA

Trump’s relationship with WWE, formerly WWF, began in 1988 when he became involved in Vince McMahon’s sports entertainment empire. Trump Plaza in Atlantic City sponsored WrestleMania in 1988 and 1989, with Trump expressing his interest in the event in a 2011 documentary. Trump appeared at WrestleMania events in 1991, 2004, and participated in the “Battle of the Billionaires” at WrestleMania 2007, where Bobby Lashley defeated Umaga, leading to Vince McMahon’s head being shaved in the ring.