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Bad Bunny in WWE: Every Match and Moment You Should Know

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Steven Harrison | Last updated Feb 7, 2026 2:49 PM ET

The most-streamed artist on the planet, Bad Bunny, will headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show during the Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots matchup.

Born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, Bad Bunny is no stranger to massive stages. Just last week, he took home three Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.

But for a certain global audience, our connection to Bad Bunny goes beyond music. Wrestling fans know him as a legit celebrity crossover—someone whose in-ring performances consistently matched the intensity and credibility of a rising WWE talent.

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Bad Bunny is a lifelong fan of WWE. Over the past five years, he’s made multiple appearances, trained seriously for matches, and delivered performances that won over even the most skeptical hardcore fans.

Ahead of the halftime show, here are the Bad Bunny–WWE talking points worth bringing up at your Super Bowl party.

Is Bad Bunny a WWE Wrestler?

Not full-time—but far more than a novelty act. Unlike many celebrity cameos, Bad Bunny trained extensively and competed with real offense. Here’s the complete timeline of his most important WWE moments.

January 31, 2021: Bad Bunny makes his WWE on-screen debut at Royal Rumble, performing “Booker T,” a tribute to Booker T. He begins a rivalry with The Miz, ultimately assisting Damian Priest to eliminate Miz.

February 1, 2021: He appears on Monday Night Raw as a guest on Miz TV, continuing the feud.

February 15, 2021: Bad Bunny wins the WWE 24/7 Championship with help from Damian Priest.

April 10, 2021: Bad Bunny and Damian Priest defeat The Miz and John Morrison in a tag match at WrestleMania 37, earning widespread praise for Bunny’s athleticism and execution.

January 29, 2022: Bad Bunny enters the Royal Rumble match and lasts until the final five—drawing a massive reaction from the live St. Louis crowd. I was there live that night—the love was genuine.

March 14, 2023: Bad Bunny becomes a playable character in WWE 2K23.

April 1, 2023: At WrestleMania 39, Bunny intervenes to stop Dominik Mysterio from using a chain against his father, Rey Mysterio.

April 3, 2023: Bad Bunny is attacked and put through the announcers’ table by Damian Priest, now aligned with The Judgment Day.

May 6, 2023: In his hometown, Bad Bunny defeats Damian Priest in a San Juan Street Fight at Backlash in Puerto Rico—a match widely considered one of the best of 2023.