Pete Rose, a figure surrounded by controversy in sports history, had a lengthy and intricate relationship with baseball. However, he also gained fame in a different realm: wrestling.

Known as the all-time hits leader in Major League Baseball (MLB) who received a lifetime ban, Rose passed away on Monday at the age of 83. Although his baseball career often overshadowed his other endeavors, he made memorable contributions to WWE.

In 1998, Rose made a special appearance as the guest ring announcer at WrestleMania 14, introducing the match between The Undertaker and Kane. During his entrance, he taunted the Boston crowd at the TD Garden, bragging about the Cincinnati Reds’ victory over the Red Sox in the 1975 World Series. Following this, Kane entered the ring and delivered one of the most memorable moments in wrestling history by giving Rose a tombstone piledriver.

The following year at WrestleMania 15, Rose attempted to sneak up on Kane wearing a San Diego Chicken costume. However, he ended up receiving yet another tombstone piledriver instead.

At WrestleMania 16 in 2000, Rose again aimed to strike Kane, this time wielding a baseball bat from behind, but his effort ended with a chokeslam from Kane followed by a stink face from Rikishi.

Rose made a comeback to WWE in 2010, taking the role of host for Monday Night Raw, where he again had a confrontation with Kane, dragging him into his office and seemingly attempting to attack him.

Beyond his humorous interactions with Kane, Rose made a significant mark in WWE history in 2004, becoming the first celebrity inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

“For WWE fans, he established another incredible legacy through some of the most unforgettable celebrity appearances,” WWE remarked about Rose. “His moments at WrestleMania 14, WrestleMania 15, and WrestleMania 2000 are unforgettable highlights among the celebrity milestones of WWE’s annual event.”