Unveiled: Donald Trump's Intricate Relationship with WWE

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Let's explore the less widely known aspects of former U.S. President Donald Trump's involvement in WWE, examining his contributions and behind-the-scenes interactions that led to his induction into the WWE H all of Fame. Learn more

Donald Trump and His Relationship with the WWE

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While many people know him as a billionaire businessman, television producer, and, most recently, former President of the United States, Donald Trump is a WWE fan and long-time friend of Vince McMahon.

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The top donors to the Donald J. Trump Foundation from 2004 to 2014 were Vince and Linda McMahon, who donated $5 million to the foundation after Trump appeared at WrestleMania in 2007.

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Donald Trump served as the host for WrestleMania IV and V, held at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in 1988 and 1989.

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Following that, he made an appearance at WrestleMania VII and was interviewed by former wrestler and politician Jesse Ventura at WrestleMania XX.

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Trump’s contribution to WWE continued in 2007 when he stepped foot into the squared circle and actively got involved in a storyline pegged “The Battle of the Billionaires.

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