One of the most beautiful photos we received from Back To The Beginning – Black Sabbath’s Final Concert. Sharon and Ozzy went through this whole life adventure they had together… All the love from Ozzy’s fans reach her and help her get through this time… Thank you, Sharon, for everything.

One of the most beautiful photos we received from Back To The Beginning – Black Sabbath’s Final Concert.

Sharon and Ozzy went through this whole life adventure they had together…

All the love from Ozzy’s fans reach her and help her get through this time…

Thank you, Sharon, for everything.

All Aboard: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne’s Unforgettable WWE Legacy

Throughout Ozzy Osbourne’s storied career as a musical icon, both in his solo ventures and with Black Sabbath, he left no stone unturned. From birthing heavy metal alongside Tony Iommi to redefining shock rock theatrics with his bat-biting chaos, Ozzy forged a path few could follow. But beyond the thundering stages of Donington and the hallowed halls of Madison Square Garden, The Prince of Darkness also left his unmistakable imprint on the squared circle of WWE.

Ozzy’s connection with professional wrestling dates back decades, with appearances that blended his music’s defiant energy with the pageantry of sports entertainment. In 1986, at WrestleMania 2, Ozzy joined forces with Captain Lou Albano to manage The British Bulldogs in their WWF Tag Team Championship match against The Dream Team (Greg Valentine and Brutus Beefcake). It was the Bulldogs’ crowning moment, defeating the champions in front of a roaring Nassau Coliseum crowd. Standing beside them with his teased-out hair, studded leather, and mischievous grin, Ozzy looked right at home in wrestling’s theatrical chaos. Post-match, in an interview dripping with Ozzy’s signature slurred enthusiasm, he declared he’d be with the Bulldogs “forever and ever and ever,” cementing a brief but memorable partnership that captured the unfiltered spirit of the ‘80s.

Fourteen years later, at Backlash 2000, Ozzy returned to WWE to perform “I Don’t Wanna Stop” live for SmackDown. The performance served as the official theme for the show and was part of WWE’s reinvigorated music strategy during the Attitude Era, integrating mainstream rock and metal to bolster its edgy aesthetic. Ozzy’s raspy vocals and relentless riffs amplified that aura perfectly. Fans witnessed a musical performance that felt more like a declaration of dominance, befitting the raw aggression of WWE’s programming at the time.

In 2007, Ozzy was back yet again to perform on SmackDown, this time with his solo hit “I Don’t Wanna Stop,” promoting his then-new album Black Rain. It was one of those classic cross-promotional moments: a wrestling show that doubled as a rock concert, uniting his music with the brand’s attitude-laden presentation. Watching him command the WWE stage decades after WrestleMania 2 proved his timelessness. Whether you were a wrestling fan, metalhead, or both, seeing Ozzy on SmackDown felt like a reunion with a beloved, chaotic uncle.

Perhaps his most lighthearted WWE appearance came in 2009, when Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne served as guest hosts for Monday Night Raw. This was during the guest host era, when celebrities took temporary authority over WWE programming each week. The Osbournes brought their signature eccentric flair to Raw, running a “WWE’s Got Talent” contest featuring Santino Marella’s comedic impressions, including an off-key rendition of Ozzy’s own “Iron Man.

” The segment was pure WWE variety show madness – part music tribute, part absurd humor, and part Ozzy simply existing in his own dimension. Despite never claiming to understand wrestling’s convoluted backstage politics, Ozzy always respected the spectacle, embracing it as a fellow showman who built his empire on rebellion and performance.

Ozzy’s influence within WWE extended beyond live appearances and comedic skits. His music – especially Black Sabbath’s signature riffs – has become synonymous with darkness and power. The usage of “Crazy Train” for Randy Orton’s entrance theme in early vignettes or as promotional soundtrack material linked Ozzy’s anthems directly to some of wrestling’s most iconic personas. Even his song “Gets Me Through” was used for WrestleMania 22’s promotional packages, embedding his music into WWE’s mythos of grand entrances, pyrotechnics, and emotional video montages.

In 2021, WWE honored Black Sabbath by inducting them into the WWE Hall of Fame’s Legacy Wing. Though done virtually due to the pandemic, it recognized Black Sabbath’s foundational influence on heavy metal, which has always been intertwined with professional wrestling’s presentation of dominance, rage, and spectacle. Ozzy accepted the honor in a pre-recorded video, thanking WWE and fans worldwide with his characteristic charm and unassuming humility.

Ozzy Osbourne’s appearances in WWE weren’t just fleeting cameos – they were celebrations of what he and wrestling share: unapologetic theatrics, boundary-pushing style, and larger-than-life personas. Wrestling has long thrived on rock and metal’s energy, and Ozzy embodied the raw authenticity fans crave. For decades, his music soundtracked rebellion, grief, triumph, and darkness – the same emotional spectrum that pro wrestling traverses every night.

Now, as The Prince of Darkness continues to battle health challenges with the same resilience that saw him survive decades of excess and chaos, fans look back on these WWE appearances with bittersweet fondness. They are reminders that Ozzy’s legend stretches beyond music. Whether raising the Bulldogs’ hands in victory, performing for raucous SmackDown crowds, or simply smiling alongside Sharon in a Raw comedy segment, Ozzy proved he belonged anywhere passion and spectacle thrived.

All aboard the Crazy Train, indeed. From Birmingham basements to Madison Square Garden to WrestleMania, Ozzy Osbourne remains immortal – not only as heavy metal’s godfather but also as an unforgettable part of WWE’s storied history. Forever and ever and ever.

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