For wrestling fans, the 1980s represent a golden age, a time when the sport collided with pop culture in spectacular fashion. A&E’s “WWE’s Greatest Moments” revisits that era this Sunday in “Celebrities of the 80s,” an episode dedicated to the stars who stepped into the squared circle and helped define WWE’s over-the-top entertainment.
From Mr. T’s transition from Hollywood tough guy to wrestling icon to Muhammad Ali’s surprising stint as a guest referee, the episode revisits some of the most memorable celebrity appearances in WWE history. Expect to see clips of Aretha Franklin belting out the national anthem, Cyndi Lauper forging an unlikely connection between rock and wrestling, and the infamous feud between Andy Kaufman and Jerry Lawler.
Hosted by Michael Cole, “Celebrities of the 80s” isn’t just a nostalgia trip. It’s a reminder of how WWE, at its best, transcends sports and becomes a form of pure entertainment spectacle. Tune in to A&E this Sunday, March 23rd at 10:32 PM Eastern Time.
