WRESTLING REWIND: WWE Hall of Famer Ozzy Osbourne remembered on day of his death at 76

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By HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The death of musician Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, is being recognized by the WWE.

Here is the WWE tribute to the Prince of Darkness:

WWE is saddened to learn that music icon and WWE Hall of Famer Ozzy Osbourne has passed away.

Osbourne burst onto the music scene in the 1970s as the frontman of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Black Sabbath, whose legendary tune “War Pigs” has served as the theme for NXT TakeOver: WarGames and Survivor Series: WarGames.

After eight incredible albums with Sabbath, Ozzy embarked on a solo career that catapulted him into superstardom. Songs like “Crazy Train,” “Mr. Crowley,” and “Bark at the Moon” remain some of heavy metal’s most enduring anthems to this day.

Along the way, Osbourne made several stops in the WWE Universe. His first came on The Grandest Stage of Them All, at WrestleMania 2, when he joined forces with Captain Lou Albano to manage The British Bulldogs as they captured the World Tag Team Championships.

Ozzy returned several times in the 2000s, whether it was to perform his latest single or as the special guest host for a memorable edition of Monday Night Raw that featured a highly entertaining Superstar talent show – “Raw’s Got Talent.”

A true legend in every aspect, Osbourne was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021.

WWE extends its condolences to Osbourne’s family, friends, and fans.

It should be noted that Ozzy Osbourne was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.

Multimedia: Raw guest hosts Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne address the WWE

Headline Surfer YouTube download / WWE video / April 2, 2010 / Raw guest hosts Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne make matches for Raw with a bit of help from Raw Superstars.

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