Cody Rhodes is leading the charge for WWE in Clash of Clans with a very different look.
The current Undisputed WWE Champion, who will defend his title against John Cena in the main event of WrestleMania 41 later this month, is one of eight wrestling superstars reimagined as iconic characters in Supercell’s hit game.
Although his WWE look is iconic, the typically clean cut American Nightmare has become a bearded Barbarian King for his in-game avatar.
‘I’ve spent years building my legacy in WWE, but it’s time for fans to know where I’ve landed most of my victories, in Clash of Clans,’ said the avid gamer.
‘As OverlordRhodes, I don’t defend, I conquer. Villages will fall, and any opposition will be crushed under my command. This isn’t about playing fair in the ring, it’s about ruling the battlefield.
‘Just like at WrestleMania 41, I’m stepping in with one goal – absolute victory. I’ve waited a long time for this moment, and now that I’ve arrived, there’s no stopping me.’
The partnership will also see The Undertaker (Grand Warden), Rhea Ripley (Archer Queen), Bianca Belair (Royal Champion), Rey Mysterio (Minion Prince), Kane (P.E.K.K.A.), Becky Lynch (Valkyrie) and Jey Uso (Thrower) get their own Clash of Clans characters.
Fans can also enjoy WWE themed environments, cosmetics, Easter Eggs and gameplay events.
Given Cody’s near-decade run playing the game under his OverlordRhodes handle, it was a no-brainer to get him involved.
However, it’s a far cry from his heroic persona in the wrestling ring, as his gameplay style is built more on ‘villainous destruction and domination’.
Sara Bach, Head of Live Games at Supercell, said: ‘When the game team found out Cody Rhodes and other Superstars were long-time Clash of Clans fans, they didn’t hesitate to reach out to WWE.’
The studio has teased a partnership ‘on a scale we’ve never created before’, with a special Clash of Clans-sponsored match coming at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.
Thankfully for fans, Cody’s in-game heel turn doesn’t look like it’ll be happening on WWE television any time soon.
Instead, he’ll be battling John Cena after the wrestler turned Hollywood megastar turned his back on the fans for the first time in over two decades.
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 available now. WrestleMania 41 airs live on Netflix on April 19 and 20.
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