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1. 2004: Jesse Ventura interviews Donald Trump (WrestleMania XX)
2. January 29, 2007: Fan Appreciation night
3. Early 2007: Trump challenges McMahon to match
4. Early 2007: signs a contract for “Battle of the Billionaires”
5. April 1, 2007: WrestleMania 23 “Battle of the Billionaires” (beats McMahon)
6. June 15, 2009: Trump “buys” Monday Night Raw
7. June 22, 2009: Trump “sells” Monday Night Raw back to Vince McMahon
8. February 25, 2013: WWE Hall of Fame Inductee
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