WWE stars Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley set to make Clash of Clans debut

WWE Superstars will be reimagined as iconic characters inside the world of Clash of Clans in a partnership with Supercell and WWE ahead of Wrestlemania 41 later this month19:24, 01 Apr 2025Updated 19:24, 01 Apr 2025

WWE will take over Clash of ClansWWE and Supercell’s hit mobile game Clash of Clans, boasting over two billion lifetime downloads, have announced a thrilling partnership that will feature a line-up of WWE Superstars in an electrifying in-game event throughout April.

This exciting collaboration will see Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, The Undertaker, Bianca Belair and other WWE Superstars reimagined as iconic characters within the Clash of Clans universe. This will culminate in an enhanced match sponsorship at WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Starting today (April 1) fans can experience their favourite WWE Superstars in Clash of Clans and enjoy a plethora of WWE-themed features appearing in the game throughout the month. These include themed environments, gameplay events, cosmetics and Easter Eggs honouring WWE’s rich legacy.

Both Rhea Ripley and Cody Rhodes will join the gameLeading the integration is Rhodes, who, after nearly a decade of playing Clash of Clans and ranking in the top 10 percent of players worldwide, will be reimagined in the game as “Barbarian King.”

Simultaneously, under his long-time “OverlordRhodes” player handle, Rhodes stars in the live-action launch video, showcasing a gameplay style centred on villainous destruction and domination.

Further WWE Superstar integrations include:

Rhea Ripley as “Archer Queen”The Undertaker as “Grand Warden”Bianca Belair as “Royal Champion”Rey Mysterio as “Minion Prince”Kane as “P.E.K.K.A”Becky Lynch as “Valkyrie”Jey Uso as “Thrower”WWE’s finest are storming into the virtual world, with Rhea Ripley suiting up as “Archer Queen” and The Undertaker stepping into the shoes of “Grand Warden”. Bianca Belair is flexing her muscles as “Royal Champion”, while Rey Mysterio zips around as “Minion Prince”.

Not to be outdone, Kane is smashing it as “P.E.K.K.A”, Becky Lynch is swinging axes as “Valkyrie”, and Jey Uso is chucking bombs as “Thrower”.

Cody Rhodes is an avid player of the gameCody Rhodes, WWE legend and now a digital conqueror, is all about domination in Clash of Clans. He’s not just in it for the defence; he’s there to take over.

“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 Rhodes. “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.”

Sara Bach, Head of Live Games at Supercell, couldn’t contain her excitement about the WWE and Clash of Clans crossover. “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,” she revealed.

“This partnership in Clash of Clans is on a scale we’ve never created before – from the in-game event reaching tens of millions of players, to WrestleMania 41 and our Clash of Clans match as a first-of-its-kind event on the biggest stage.”

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