WWE paid tribute to rock legend Ozzy Osbourne during Monday Night RAW following his farewell concert on July 5 at Villa Park in Aston, Birmingham, England, a site famously linked to the formation of Black Sabbath in 1968. The WWE RAW Ozzy Osbourne tribute highlighted the singer’s impactful career in music and sports entertainment.
During the show, WWE commentator Corey Graves congratulated Osbourne on his final performance, calling him
“the greatest to ever do it.”
Wanna send a very special congratulations to WWE Hall of Famer, The Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, on his farewell performance this past weekend in Birmingham. The greatest to ever do it,
Corey Graves, WWE Color Commentator
Ozzy Osbourne’s History with WWE
Osbourne first appeared in WWE on April 7, 1986, at WrestleMania 2, during the peak of the Rock ’N’ Wrestling era. Alongside Captain Lou Albano, he managed The British Bulldogs’ Davey Boy Smith and Dynamite Kid, who captured the WWE Tag Team Championship by defeating The Dream Team, featuring Greg “The Hammer” Valentine and Brutus Beefcake.
Years later, on the November 2, 2009 episode of RAW, Osbourne and his wife Sharon Osbourne returned as guest hosts, sharing a memorable segment with D-Generation X’s Triple H and Shawn Michaels, including a special RAW Got Talent showcase.
The rock star’s longstanding involvement in WWE culminated with his induction into the celebrity wing of the WWE Hall of Fame in April 2021, cementing his iconic status within sports entertainment.
Significance of the Tribute and Osbourne’s Legacy
WWE’s homage to Osbourne underscores his influence beyond music, highlighting his crossover appeal in sports entertainment. From his early role in the 1980s Rock ’N’ Wrestling era through his guest hosting duties and eventual Hall of Fame induction, Osbourne has remained a beloved figure within WWE’s history. His farewell concert marked the end of an era for both fans and the WWE universe, celebrating his dual legacy as a pioneering rock artist and a memorable sports-entertainment personality.
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