Cody Rhodes is main the cost for WWE in Clash of Clans with a really completely different look.
The present Undisputed WWE Champion, who will defend his title towards John Cena in the principle occasion of WrestleMania 41 later this month, is one in all eight wrestling superstars reimagined as iconic characters in Supercell’s hit recreation.
Although his WWE look is iconic, the usually clear reduce American Nightmare has change into a bearded Barbarian King for his in-game avatar.
‘I’ve spent years constructing my legacy in WWE, however it’s time for followers to know the place I’ve landed most of my victories, in Clash of Clans,’ stated the avid gamer.
‘As OverlordRhodes, I don’t defend, I conquer. Villages will fall, and any opposition will likely be crushed beneath my command. This isn’t about enjoying truthful within the ring, it’s about ruling the battlefield.
‘Just like at WrestleMania 41, I’m stepping in with one objective – absolute victory. I’ve waited a very long time for this second, and now that I’ve arrived, there’s no stopping me.’
The partnership may even see The Undertaker (Grand Warden), Rhea Ripley (Archer Queen), Bianca Belair (Royal Champion), Rey Mysterio (Minion Prince), Kane (P.E.Ok.Ok.A.), Becky Lynch (Valkyrie) and Jey Uso (Thrower) get their very own Clash of Clans characters.
Fans may take pleasure in WWE themed environments, cosmetics, Easter Eggs and gameplay occasions.
Given Cody’s near-decade run enjoying the sport beneath his OverlordRhodes deal with, it was a no brainer to get him concerned.
However, it’s a far cry from his heroic persona within the wrestling ring, as his gameplay type is constructed extra on ‘villainous destruction and domination’.
Sara Bach, Head of Live Games at Supercell, stated: ‘When the sport staff came upon Cody Rhodes and different Superstars had been long-time Clash of Clans followers, they didn’t hesitate to succeed in out to WWE.’
The studio has teased a partnership ‘on a scale we’ve by no means created earlier than’, with a particular Clash of Clans-sponsored match coming at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.
Thankfully for followers, Cody’s in-game heel flip doesn’t appear to be it’ll be taking place on WWE tv any time quickly.
Instead, he’ll be battling John Cena after the wrestler turned Hollywood megastar turned his again on the followers for the primary time in over twenty years.
Elsewhere at WrestleMania, Charlotte Flair will battle WWE Women’s World Champion Tiffany Stratton, and Jey Uso faces GUNTHER for the World Heavyweight Champion.
The Clash of Clans x WWE partnership is on the market now. WrestleMania 41 airs dwell on Netflix on April 19 and 20.
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