The world of music, wrestling and entertainment is mourning. Today, July 22, 2025, at 76, the legendary British Heavy Metal singer, Ozzy Osbourne, died real John Michael Osbourne.
Ozzy, a heavy metal pioneer and a man who revolutionized the genre, is recognized for his great songs and his years at the top of the world of music, both Next to the band, Black Sabbath, as during his solo career.
► Ozzy Osbourne's legacy in WWE and wrestling
He Prince of darkness He was born on December 3, 1948 in Marston Green, Birmingham, England, and since 14 years of age, inspired by The Beatles, he decided that he would become a musician. Great songs like Paranoid will live forever in the memory of their fans.
His legacy in the world of music is incomparable, but, Ozzy Osbourne also leaves a great legacy and influence on the world of Professional wrestling, sport show of which he was a big fan.
Vince McMahon managed what is known as the rock 'N Wrestling was at the beginning of the 80's. Seeking to win territories and new followers, he hired several of the most influential figures of music to make public appearances both in WWE shows, and in coexistence with fans.
The most influential name at this stage is that of Cindy Lauper, but Ozzy was also very connected to the then WWF over the years. In fact, in 1986, Ozzy appeared with Captain Lou Albano, as the manager of The British Bulldogs in Wrestlemania 2 and saw how The Dynamite Kid and Davey Boy Emith (The British Bulldog), SAnd WWF world couples champions consecrated by defeating Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine.
The daughter of the late The British Bulldog said it was Ozzy who approached Vince McMahon on that occasion. Since then, collaborations never ceased. In fact, Ozzy and Ozzy's songs with Black Sabbath were several times themes of premium events of WWE. In 2009, along with his wife Sharon, Ozzy appeared as Raw general manager.
For all the years of your music, your influence, you friendship and more. Happy birthday @Ozzyosbourne!!! pic.twitter.com/CPH3yW4a7t
— Triple H (@TripleH) December 3, 2020
He managed to form a great friendship with Triple H. In 2021, WWE honored him by inducing him to the WWE Hall, although he could not attend the ceremony for health reasons. War Pigs by Black Sabbath has been the official musical theme of the Previvor Series Premium event since 2022.
