WWE’s First Slam Crate Makes Sure You Ain’t Booty!
The WWE Slam Crate has been hyped up for a few months now, marking the wrestling company’s first foray into the subscription crate business. From figures to shirts and pins, many wrestling fans were anxious to see what a WWE themed box would contain. Well, we’ve received our first crate, and the results are as varied as the many personalities that fill the roster. With that said, here’s what’s inside!
With all of the promotion New Day has been doing with this crate, it’s no surprise that the centerpiece of the first crate centers around the trio. With that said, I never would have expected what we got. As the debut figure for the inaugural Slam Crate, we got Big E, Xavier and Kofi riding a unicorn. It’s just as bizarre as it sounds, which is why it’s easily the highlight of the box for me.
When you want to look like a Boss, a blue pair of Sasha Banks’ glasses definitely help. These are pretty much identical to the gold pair we can buy from WWE Shop, but it never hurts to have variety. All we need are the “Legit Boss” hand accessories and we’re good to go!
If you’re not feeling much like a boss, you at least don’t want to look sawft. This Lootcrate exclusive Enzo and Cass shirt will show the world that you’re a certified G and a bonafide stud, even if you aren’t seven feet tall. Cass’ frame made me think it was a Lesnar shirt at first, but the comical proportions work for the team.
No superstar would be complete without a bit of gold, so with the Slam Crate’s debut pin, we’re getting the classic winged eagle! Designed to look like the classic WWF championship from the late 80’s to the mid 90’s, this hefty pin is incredibly detailed, with its only real drawback being that its size and weight would make it a bit impractical to put on a lanyard. But it looks so nice, I’d rather display it or frame it than risk it falling off at a convention.
Representing NXT, we got two items showing off the future of the WWE. First, the NXT patch will let you literally wear your fandom on your sleeve, or wherever you want it to go! Then, a preview of the upcoming Topps NXT trading card line gives us a look at Austin Aries. Labeled as an “NXT Prospect”, the back gives a brief history of The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived. It’s a great way to introduce fans who don’t watch NXT or don’t follow the indies to a guy like this, even if it is weird that someone who has been wrestling for over a decade is being called a “prospect”. Still, I get what they’re going for.
Lastly, this crate has plenty for the Dean Ambrose fans out there. This giant belt buckle shows off the Lunatic Fringe’s prominent logo, for those times you’re feeling like stealing a hot dog cart or making friends with a potted plant. Speaking of plants, what has to be a close runner up to the New Day figure for the best item in the box, you can have your very own Mitch! While Dean’s plant may be gone, it lives on through this mini plant encased in a bamboo pot. Definitely the most creative item in the set, Ican’t help but be excited over seeing this bad boy sprout.
That’s all we’ve got for the very first Slam Crate! From some weird figures, to an incredible pin and a potted plant, the variety of this debut box is surprising. With so much to love, what are your favorite items from the box? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to use the promo code “Geekscape” for a discount on your crate!
