Summary
The legendary Muhammad Ali is coming toWWE Championsfor a limited time. While boxing and pro wrestling are largely different sports, they have interacted multiple times in the past thanks to boxers making guest appearances in WWE and challenging superstars to a few rounds in the ring. One of the most famous examples of this came at the original WrestleMania event back in 1985, where Muhammad Ali served as the special guest outside referee for the main event tag team match-up between the duo of Hulk Hogan andMr. Tand the team of “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff.
Muhammad Ali’s impact on the world of boxing speaks for itself, as the late Olympic gold medalist and former world heavyweight champion is largely considered to be one of the greatest fighters of all time. It should come as no surprise that he has been featured in several video games dating back to the days of the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis, including his playable appearances in EA’sFight Nightseries throughout the early 2000s. One of his more surprising gaming roles came inthe Japanese-exclusiveVirtual Pro Wrestling 64, where he was an unlockable character skin for Antonio Inoki.
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26 years later, Muhammad Ali is making another appearance in a wrestling video game, this time for theWWE Championsmobile title. Muhammad Ali will be available to unlock as a playable character by completing the “Sting Like A Bee” Solo Contests from July 31 to August 4. Ali comes will a host of special moves modeled after his illustrious boxing career, and players will also be able to earn the “Sting Like a Bee” Medallion currency through Showdown Tournament and Solo Contests to redeem for further rewards fromWWE Champions’new Prize Wall - such as an assortment of Muhammad Ali-themed cosmetic items.
Launched on Android and iOS in 2017,WWE Championsisa free-to-play puzzle RPGin which players unleash attacks on their opponents by matching falling gems in a similar fashion to titles likeBejeweled. The game’s roster of playable characters includes a mix of currently active and legendary WWE Superstars, includingWWE 2K23cover star and Showcase Mode staple John Cena.
Another legend is now joiningWWE Championsin the form of Muhammad Ali, a competitor that has shaped both boxing and pro wrestling thanks to his iconic career in the former and hisspecial guest appearance at the inaugural WrestleManiafor the latter. Fans who wish to float like a butterfly and sting like a bee inWWE Championswon’t have long to unlock this pioneer of the squared circle though, as Ali is only available this week.
WWE Championsis available now for iOS and Android mobile devices.
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