| 1 | Ray Charles New York — Performed 'America the Beautiful' The legendary Ray Charles opened WrestleMania 2 at the Nassau Coliseum in New York with his iconic rendition of 'America the Beautiful.' The performance was not without technical difficulties — the audio system experienced feedback issues early in the song, with low volume frustrating those in attendance. However, the legendary soul singer persevered and completed a unique and memorable rendition that set the patriotic tone for the entire evening. Ray Charles' performance remains one of the most distinctive pre-show moments in WrestleMania history. | Performed America the Beautiful | Nassau Coliseum, New York |
| 2 | Joan Rivers New York — Guest Ring Announcer The sharp-tongued comedienne and television personality Joan Rivers served as guest ring announcer for the New York portion of WrestleMania 2, introduced by Howard Finkel. Rivers brought her trademark wit and theatricality to the role, adding a glamorous Hollywood dimension to the Long Island proceedings. Her presence alongside the wrestlers was a vivid illustration of the WWF's aggressive pursuit of mainstream entertainment crossover appeal during the Rock 'n' Wrestling era. | Guest Ring Announcer | Nassau Coliseum, New York |
| 3 | Joe Frazier New York — Mr. T's Boxing Corner World heavyweight boxing legend 'Smokin' Joe Frazier — one of the greatest boxers in history and Muhammad Ali's greatest rival — served as Mr. T's head cornerman for the boxing match against Roddy Piper. Frazier's presence gave the boxing match enormous credibility, as one of the sport's authentic all-time greats lent his expertise and star power to the ringside proceedings. Frazier coached Mr. T between rounds and provided vocal guidance throughout the contest. | Mr. T's boxing corner | Nassau Coliseum, New York |
| 4 | Darryl 'Chocolate Thunder' Dawkins New York — Celebrity Boxing Judge NBA basketball star Darryl 'Chocolate Thunder' Dawkins of the New Jersey Nets served as one of the celebrity judges for the Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper boxing match. Dawkins, famous for his powerful slam dunks and charismatic personality, brought a sports celebrity dimension to the boxing judge panel that complemented the event's pop-culture crossover ambitions perfectly. | Celebrity boxing judge | Nassau Coliseum, New York |
| 5 | Cab Calloway New York — Celebrity Guest Legendary jazz musician and entertainer Cab Calloway — famous for 'Minnie the Moocher' and his iconic energetic performance style — was among the celebrity guests at the New York portion of WrestleMania 2. Calloway's presence added a significant show-business pedigree to the Long Island event and further reinforced the WWF's identity as a legitimate entertainment spectacle rather than merely a wrestling show. | Celebrity guest | Nassau Coliseum, New York |
| 6 | Ozzy Osbourne Chicago — In the British Bulldogs' Corner Rock and roll legend Ozzy Osbourne — former Black Sabbath frontman and one of the most iconic figures in heavy metal history — accompanied the British Bulldogs to the ring for their Tag Team Championship match against The Dream Team in Chicago. Osbourne joined Captain Lou Albano in the Bulldogs' corner, and his presence generated enormous excitement among the Chicago crowd. The combination of Ozzy, Lou Albano, and the Bulldogs themselves created one of the most memorable entrance moments of the entire event. The Bulldogs won the championship, making this one of the most celebratory moments of the night for the Chicago audience. | In the British Bulldogs' corner during Tag Title match | Rosemont Horizon, Chicago |
| 7 | William 'The Refrigerator' Perry Chicago — NFL Battle Royal Participant Chicago Bears defensive lineman William 'The Refrigerator' Perry — one of the most famous NFL players of the era, fresh off the Bears' Super Bowl XX championship — competed in the 20-Man WWF vs. NFL Battle Royal. Perry was by far the biggest NFL star in the match, and the Chicago crowd adored him on his home turf. His most memorable moment came when he eliminated Big John Studd in brilliantly treacherous fashion — extending a handshake to Studd as if in friendship, then using the grip to pull Studd over the top rope and out of the match. The crowd erupted. | NFL Battle Royal participant — eliminated Big John Studd | Rosemont Horizon, Chicago |
| 8 | Clara Peller Chicago — Celebrity Guest Clara Peller — the beloved elderly actress famous for the Wendy's 'Where's the beef?' advertising campaign that had become a national catchphrase — was among the celebrity guests at the Chicago portion of WrestleMania 2. Peller's inclusion was a perfectly calibrated piece of pop-culture placement, as her famous phrase had become so deeply embedded in American consciousness that her mere appearance generated instant recognition and delight. | Celebrity guest — 'Where's the beef?' actress | Rosemont Horizon, Chicago |
| 9 | Dick Butkus Chicago — Celebrity Guest NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus — widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in professional football history and a Chicago Bears legend — appeared as a celebrity guest at the Chicago portion of WrestleMania 2. Butkus' hometown connection to Chicago made him a natural and crowd-pleasing addition to the event's celebrity lineup. | Celebrity guest | Rosemont Horizon, Chicago |
| 10 | Elvira — Mistress of the Dark Los Angeles — Celebrity Commentator Horror hostess and pop-culture icon Elvira — Mistress of the Dark — served as a celebrity commentator for the Los Angeles portion of WrestleMania 2 alongside Jesse 'The Body' Ventura and Lord Alfred Hayes. Elvira's gothic glamour and comedic wit made her a natural fit for the theatrical world of professional wrestling, and her Los Angeles connection gave the segment an appropriate Hollywood flavour. Her presence alongside Ventura created memorable commentary chemistry that matched the spectacle of the Steel Cage main event. | Celebrity commentator | Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena |
| 11 | Tommy Lasorda Los Angeles — Celebrity Guest Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda — one of the most beloved sports figures in Los Angeles history — was among the celebrity guests at the Los Angeles portion of WrestleMania 2. Lasorda's presence connected the WWF to the mainstream Los Angeles sports world and reinforced the event's broad entertainment appeal beyond traditional wrestling audiences. | Celebrity guest | Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena |
| 12 | Ricky Schroder Los Angeles — Celebrity Guest Teen actor and television star Ricky Schroder — famous for his role in the popular sitcom Silver Spoons — appeared as a celebrity guest at the Los Angeles portion of WrestleMania 2. Schroder's youthful star power connected the WWF directly to the younger demographic that formed a huge part of the WWF's fanbase during the Rock 'n' Wrestling era. | Celebrity guest | Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena |