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List of WrestleMania 13 WM Debut Superstars

A complete list of every superstar making their WrestleMania debut at WrestleMania 13 and their subsequent career highlights.

6 itemsUpdated Mar 20, 2026

WrestleMania 13 featured a historically significant debut class — Rocky Maivia's first WM eventually led to The Rock's WM career, Chyna's debut established her as a groundbreaking figure, and Ken Shamrock's special referee role launched his full-time WWF career.

#	Name	Future	Status	Wm debut	Debut result
1	Rocky Maivia (The Rock) — WM13 Debut IC Champion's First WM — Later Became One of WM's Greatest Performers Rocky Maivia made his WrestleMania debut at WM13 retaining the IC title — he would become The Rock and appear at WM15, WM17, WM18, WM27, WM28, WM29, and WM32, becoming one of the most celebrated WM performers in history.	Became The Rock — WM main eventer — multiple WM appearanc...	WWE Hall of Famer 2020	WM13 (1997) — as Rocky Maivia	Retained IC title over The Sultan
2	Chyna — WM13 Debut Ninth Wonder of the World — First WM Chyna made her WrestleMania debut at WM13 as Triple H's bodyguard/valet — an early appearance for the groundbreaking performer who redefined gender roles in professional wrestling.	—	WWE Hall of Famer 2019 (posthumous)	WM13 (1997) — with Triple H vs. Goldust	HHH won — Chyna held Marlena in bearhug
3	Ken Shamrock — WM13 Special Referee Debut UFC Champion's First WM Appearance Ken Shamrock made his WrestleMania debut as special referee for the Hart-Austin Submission Match — his WM13 appearance launched his full-time WWF contract and career.	—	WWE Hall of Famer 2020	WM13 (1997) — special referee for Hart vs. Austin	—
4	The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher) — WM13 Debut Won #1 Contenders Match — WM13 Debut Victory The Headbangers (Mosh and Thrasher) made their WM debut at WM13 — winning the Four-Way Elimination Tag #1 Contenders Match.	—	—	WM13 (1997)	Won Four-Way Elimination Tag #1 Contenders Match
5	Nation of Domination (Faarooq, Crush, Savio Vega) — WM13 Debut Nation's First WM — Chicago Street Fight The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, Crush, Savio Vega) made their WM debut at WM13 — competing in the Chicago Street Fight against LOD and Ahmed Johnson.	—	—	WM13 (1997)	Lost Chicago Street Fight to LOD & Ahmed Johnson
6	Ahmed Johnson — WM13 Debut Pearl River Powerhouse's Only WM Ahmed Johnson made his WM debut at WM13 — competing in the Chicago Street Fight alongside LOD against the Nation of Domination.	—	—	WM13 (1997) — only WM appearance	Won Chicago Street Fight with LOD vs. Nation

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 20, 2026.

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