Many eyebrows were raised and many fists were pumped when Jon Stewart was announced as host of WWE Summerslam in August 2015.
In reality, however, the former Daily Show anchor is merely the latest big name in Hollywood to join forces with the biggest name in professional wrestling.
Here’s a look at other celebrities who have fulfilled their dreams of becoming part-time WWE Superstars over the years:
Hugh Jackman Yes, Hugh Jackman can sing, dance, play Wolvervine AND knock out Dolph Ziggler inside the ring.
Maria Menounos Maria Menounos sizzled inside the ring at Summerslam in 2013. We’d love to pin her shoulder to the mat!
Stephen Amell It’s on! Stephen Amell feuded with Stardust for a few weeks before agreeing to fight him at Summerslam in 2015.
Jon Stewart This GIF says it all. Jon Stewart kicked Seth Rollings in the penis during an appearance on Monday Night Raw.
Anna Kendrick and Brittany Snow Anna Kendrick and Brittany Snow did not engage in any body slams. But they did appear backstage at Summerslam in 2014.
Kim Kardashian Kim Kardashian hosted Wrestlemania XXIV. Sadly, she kept her clothes on the entire time.
Nicole Scherzinger Nicole Scherzinger sang a rendition of “America the Beautiful” at WrestleMania XXV. She nailed it.
Aaron Paul Aaron Paul hosted WWE Monday Night Raw at Chicago’s Allstate Arena. As you can see, he got very into the spirit of the event.
Kid Rock Kid Rock sang a melody of his hit songs, including “Bawitdaba,” for WrestleMania XXV. He also nailed it.
Snooki Snooki raises her hands here in victory alongside John Morrison after defeating LayCool in front of a loud crowd during WrestleMania XXVII.
Ben Stiller Ben Stiller got attacked by Jeff Jarrett way back in 1999. He has since recovered
Jenny McCarthy Jenny McCarthy served as valet of Shawn Michaels in his Championship match against Diesel at WrestleMania VII.
Betty White Yup, that’s Betty White. She served as guest host of a Monday Night Raw episode in 2014.