WWE has a long history of working with star athletes and NBA legend Dennis Rodman will receive a huge honor before WrestleMania 42.

The massive wrestling entity has a long history of welcoming in outside athletes and celebrities. That collaboration has made WWE a massive global product over the years, including relationships with Bad Bunny and Travis Scott.

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However, ESPN insider Shams Charania says a former Chicago Bulls great will be honored next month. Dennis Rodman is set to join the WWE Hall of Fame prior to WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.

Dennis Rodman will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in April, sources told @ShamsCharania.

Rodman is also in the Basketball Hall of Fame. pic.twitter.com/f8CvWDxMwj

— ESPN (@espn) March 20, 2026

Rodman is best known for playing alongside Chicago greats like Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippin. However, his on-court excellence and wild persona also made him a quality WWE personality for several years.

The five-time NBA champion previously featured in several matches during the WCW era. Rodman famously teamed up with Hulk Hogan in 1997 to face off against Dallas Page and former NBA star Karl Malone.

Rodman’s four fights led to a huge uptick in future athletes and celebrities being featured in Vince McMahon’s WWE.

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Over the years, many athletes have stepped into the ring with WWE superstars. That list includes names like Muhammed Ali, Mike Tyson, Tyrese Haliburton and many more.

WWE’s celebrity wing of the Hall of Fame will now include Rodman on April 17 when his induction takes place. The Hall of Fame festivities will occur before the two-day WrestleMania event that brings out the biggest stars in wrestling.

The two-day show features CM Punk battling Roman Reigns and Randy Orton challenging Cody Rhodes for the two most prestigious men’s championships. Meanwhile, Liv Morgan is fighting Stephanie Vaquer for the women’s title.

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