Ozzy Osbourne's Name Might Be Used To Call 33-Foot Commonwealth Games' Mechanical Bull: Details

Ozzy Osbourne's name might be used for the 30-foot mechanical bull presented at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, in 2022, reports revealed.

Black Sabbath members Osbourne and Tony Iommi performed at the closing of the Commonwealth Games on Aug. 8, 2022, alongside their two touring members, Adam Wakeman and Tommy Clufetos. Nearly a year after their appearance, a report revealed how the Prince of Darkness might become part of the event for good.

Commonwealth Games' Mechanical Bull Lists Ozzy Osbourne's Name on Shortlist

BBC News confirmed that Osbourne's name, Ozzy, is one of the four names on the shortlist, which will be used to call the 30-foot mechanical bull that made an appearance at the Commonwealth Games.

According to the news outlet, Ozzy was chosen out of the 2,000 names submitted after the mechanical bull became a popular part of the event's opening ceremony. The other three names are Boulton, Brummie, and Bostin.

"The response to the competition was amazing with nearly 2,000 people sending in their suggestions," Network Rail chair Lord Peter Hendy said. "It was an honor to work with the West Midlands Mayor Andy Street to choose the final four, but it's over to the public to make the all-important final decision."

He noted how the mechanical bull became an icon of the Commonwealth Games after it was presented at the event, and the organizers decided to give it a permanent home at Birmingham New Street station.

The unveiling of the mechanical bull at its home will take place in July, weeks after the public vote is scheduled to close on June 20.

Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street released a separate statement inviting everyone to choose a name among the four choices and expressed his excitement to present the iconic sculpture to the public.

The Commonwealth Games decided to keep the massive mechanical bull after 15,000 people signed a petition to make the sculpture permanent.

About Commonwealth Games' Mechanical Bull

The 30-foot bull, named Raging Bull, became the highlight of the Commonwealth Games opening before it was moved to the Centenary Square in Birmingham.

The Guardian revealed that the bull was made of materials from factories in the Black Country and Birmingham. The creators did not design it to become a permanent fixture, but it soon underwent modification to ensure longevity ahead of the unveiling.