We'd end this intro with a wrestling catchphrase, but we have the feeling you're going to get more than enough in the upcoming slides. To get you more hyped for SummerSlam this coming Sunday, we compiled The 50 Greatest Wrestling Rap References of All Time. The strange connection is made stronger by the sheer amount of wrestling references in rap. Stone Cold was the most badass, Ted DiBiase was the most obnoxious, and Ric Flair was the wildest. The wrestlers who stand out most are the ones whose characters test the boundaries of ridiculousness to add to their in the ring greatness. It's the same deal in professional wrestling. This is why The Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, Eminem, and Nas are so untouchable in hip-hop. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper.He is regarded by many contemporaries as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation, and often cited as one of the greatest rappers of all time. Rap is filled with talented lyricists, but the true legends in the game were the ones who could fully grasp your attention with their on-the-mic personality and captivate you, whether they exaggerated their stories or not. It's also important to note that part of what made both such a mainstay with the national audience is just how charismatic the personas involved are. Both started gaining attention in the '80s and reached their peak during the '90s. The come up of hip-hop and professional wrestling is like the upbringing of two extremely distant cousins.
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