Top 11 NJ Wrestlers Compete at WrestleMania

From Liv Morgan to Bam Bam Bigelow, New Jersey has produced some of WWE's biggest stars

Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:20pm

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New Jersey has long been a hotbed for WWE talent, with many superstars from the Garden State competing at the company's biggest event, WrestleMania. This list highlights the top 11 wrestlers from New Jersey who have made their mark at the annual extravaganza, including current stars like Liv Morgan as well as all-time greats like King Kong Bundy.

Why it matters

New Jersey's connection to WWE goes back decades, with the state hosting numerous major events over the years. Many of the state's native sons and daughters have gone on to become household names in the world of professional wrestling, showcasing their skills on the grandest stage of them all - WrestleMania.

The details

The article profiles 11 wrestlers from New Jersey who have competed at WrestleMania, ranging from current stars like Liv Morgan to all-time greats like King Kong Bundy. It details their accomplishments at the event, including title wins, tag team matches, and other memorable moments. The list also includes some surprise entrants, like NBA player Shaquille O'Neal, who made a cameo appearance in a battle royal.

  • WrestleMania 32 featured a surprise appearance by Shaquille O'Neal in a battle royal.
  • At WrestleMania 14 in 1998, the tag team of Sunny and Zip (known as The Bodydonnas) competed in a tag team battle royal.
  • In 1999, New Jersey native Brian Christopher (known as Grandmaster Sexay) teamed with Test to take on Owen Hart and Jeff Jarrett at WrestleMania.
  • The following year at WrestleMania 2000, Christopher again competed, this time teaming with The Godfather against Big Boss Man and Bull Buchanan.
  • Liv Morgan, a native of Morristown, New Jersey, will be defending her Intercontinental Championship against Becky Lynch at this year's WrestleMania.

The players

Shaquille O'Neal

An NBA player who made a surprise appearance in a battle royal at WrestleMania 32, though he did not win the match.

Skip (Chris Candido)

A wrestler from New Jersey who competed in a tag team match on the WrestleMania 12 pre-show, where he and his partner Zip (known as The Bodydonnas) won the tag team championship.

The Bodydonnas (Sunny and Zip)

A tag team from Cherry Hill, New Jersey that competed in a tag team battle royal at WrestleMania 14.

Enzo Amore

A wrestler from New Jersey who competed in a ladder match for the tag team championship at WrestleMania 33 alongside his partner Big Cass.

Brian Christopher

A wrestler from Burlington Township, New Jersey who competed in two tag team matches at WrestleMania, in 1999 and 2000.

Liv Morgan

A wrestler from Morristown, New Jersey who will be defending her Intercontinental Championship against Becky Lynch at this year's WrestleMania.

Bam Bam Bigelow

A wrestler from the Jersey Shore area who competed in several WrestleMania matches, including a European Championship match against Christian.

Gorilla Monsoon

A wrestler and commentator from New Jersey who was the play-by-play announcer for the first eight WrestleMania events.

AJ Lee

A wrestler from New Jersey who won the Vickie Guerrero Divas Championship Invitational at WrestleMania 30 and teamed with Paige to defeat the Bella Twins the following year.

King Kong Bundy

A wrestler from Washington Township, New Jersey who competed in several high-profile matches at WrestleMania, including facing Hulk Hogan in the main event of WrestleMania 2.

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The takeaway

New Jersey's long history of producing top wrestling talent has been on full display at WrestleMania over the years. From current stars like Liv Morgan to all-time greats like King Kong Bundy, the Garden State has left an indelible mark on the biggest event in sports entertainment.