If you have ever attended a live wrestling show, watched WWE or AEW on TV, ventured down a certain aisle in the toy section of your preferred big box store, you know there is a big market for merchandise aimed at your standard wrestling fan. Replica belts, shirts with their favorite wrestlers, and books ranging from collections of stories about all-time greats to encyclopedias are just some of the items fans of the sport can’t live without.
If you are looking for the perfect present even Vladimir the Super-Fan would approve of, you've come to the right place because we've put together a 10-count of great gifts that will surely please wrestling fans of all ages this holiday season. There is a lot to unpack here, so let’s get this show on the road…
A Copy Of The WWE Encyclopedia
As a company, WWE takes its history seriously. And why shouldn’t they, considering the names like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Hulk Hogan, John Cena, and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin have all become household names because of the sports entertainment company. And there’s no better way to explore the company’s history, as well as those of its biggest superstars, than by digging into the WWE Encyclopedia of Sports Entertainment, a 400-page guide to all those iconic wrestling moments.
This version, which was published in September 2020, has everything you’d want from an encyclopedia of the popular wrestling company, including lists of title reigns, the history of those exciting WrestleMania matches, and more. Best of all, it comes in a single volume.
Buy the WWE Encyclopedia on Amazon.
An Amazon Exclusive Funko Pop! Set Featuring Hulk Hogan And Mr. T
And since we're talking about WWE history and the titans of the industry who made names for themselves over the years, now is the perfect time to recommend the Amazon exclusive Funko Pop! set featuring Hulk Hogan and Mr. T as they appeared at the original WrestleMania held at Madison Square Garden back in 1985. Funko Pop! figurines are popular with nearly every fanbase out there, and that's no different for WWE fans and wrestling fans in general. Considering the popularity and collectibility of the WWE-themed vinyl figurines like this, don't hesitate to snag this set for that wrestling fan in your life.
Buy the Amazon Exclusive Funko Pop! Hulk Hogan and Mr. T Set on Amazon.
This Razor Ramon Vintage T-Shirt
The wrestling world lost one of its most legendary figures in March 2022 with the passing of Scott Hall, who old school wrestling fans will remember as Razor Ramon. The self-described “Bad Guy” will forever go down as one of the most transformative personalities in the business thanks to his size, charisma, and natural in-ring talent that provided WWE’s “New Generation” with some of its biggest moments. And that’s before Hall went to WCW to start the NWO faction with Kevin Nash and Hulk Hogan.
This Razor Ramon vintage shirt is the perfect gift for that big wrestling fan in your life, especially if they grew up watching the WWE hall of famer during his first run.
Buy this Razor Ramon T-Shirt on Amazon.
This Royal Rumble Card Game For Pay-Per-View Parties
Who knows how Royal Rumble parties, or the annual Royal Rumble event itself, will look in 2021, but there is something to hold the wrestling fans over in the meantime. The WWE Legends Royal Rumble Card Game from Ravensburger comes with 30 of the most popular and prolific names in the history of WWE that you can then use to reign supreme over the competition at any gathering or a not-so-quiet night watching old wrestling videos with your brothers. This easy-to-understand game can be enjoyed by as many as 10 players or as few as two, and takes anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes to complete. And best yet, this Royal Rumble game won't have the damaging effects on your body, mind, soul, and even friendships like all of those unofficial Royal Rumble drinking games.
Buy the Royal Rumble Card Game on Amazon.
This AEW All Out 2022 Event Poster
There’s a good chance AEW All Out 2022 will be one of those wrestling pay-per-views forever living in infamy due to the behind-the-scenes drama that went down the night of the event. But before the alleged brawl between CM Punk, the Young Bucks, Kenny Omega, and others took place, AEW put on a remarkable show with an incredible card. And now you can own a copy of the event poster to never forget the night.
Buy this AEW All Out 2022 Event Poster at ShopAEW.com.
A Copy Of The Squared Circle: Life, Death, And Professional Wrestling
There are countless wrestling books out there, but let's be honest, not all of them are great or even moderately entertaining or enlightening. That's far from the case for David Shoemaker's 2014 book titled The Squared Circle: Life, Death, and Professional Wrestling. This nearly 400-page history of the art of professional wrestling told through the stories of some of the sport's biggest and brightest stars. With chapters and subchapters dedicated to the legacy of the iconic Bobo Brazil, Junkyard Dog, the Von Erich family, and other legends of wrestling, Shoemaker offers an unparalleled recounting of those individuals' lives and legacies. Shoemaker's writing style, his extensive use of footnotes, and general love of professional wrestling's memorable stories make this a must-read.
Buy The Squared Circle: Life, Death, and Professional Wrestling on Amazon.
This Classic New Japan Pro Wrestling Lion Crest T-Shirt
There are few promotions in the wrestling industry more respected than New Japan Pro Wrestling, and there are few logos as recognizable as the company’s classic “King of Sports” Lion crest. If you have a wrestling fan in your life that got into NJPW the past couple of years but doesn’t have this simple yet visually striking shirt, now is your perfect opportunity.
And don’t get worried about not having the shirt shipped in time, as it is printed and delivered by ProWrestlingTees, the wrestling apparel company that handles a lot of NJPW’s merchandise orders in the United States. Long gone are the days of waiting a month or more for a T-shirt to arrive from Japan.
Buy This Classic New Japan Pro Wrestling Lion Crest T-Shirt on ProWrestlingTees.com.
This Lucha Wars Dice Game
If the Royal Rumble card game mentioned earlier isn’t enough for you or the wrestling fan in your life, then check out this Lucha Wars dice-rolling game. As many as eight players can take part in this competitive and easy-to-play game that features all kinds of zany and cartoonish characters fighting for the top prize and all the glory.
Each roll of the dice leads to a different outcome, whether that means knocking your opponent off a ladder or knocking them out of the match for good. And there are multiple match types including singles matches, tag team bouts, and other gimmick matches including one set in a steel cage, but only if you’re up to the challenge.
Buy this Lucha Wars Dice Game on Amazon.
WWE Championship Replica Belt / Universal Championship Replica Belt
There is never a shortage of replica championship belts in the crowd at live wrestling shows. But if you want to stick out and show your fellow wrestling fans you mean business, pick up these incredibly detailed belts directly from WWE. You can buy the WWE Championship belt or the Universal Championship belt (both are the same price), or buy both and live out your fantasy of being the undisputed champion like Roman Reigns.
Again, these have a lot of details, which makes them more expensive than the plastic belts you see at the store. But if you are serious about your fandom, this is the way to go.
Buy the WWE Championship Replica Belt at the WWEShop.com.
Buy the WWE Championship Replica Belt at the WWEShop.com.
A Copy Of WWE: The Official Cookbook
If you know someone who is a fan of cooking, puns, and WWE, then you have to grab them a copy of WWE: The Official Cookbook. Loaded with dozens of recipes ranging from Big Show's World's Largest Pancake to Batista's Ba-Quiche-Ta, this 128-page cookbook has it all. And who knows, maybe the next time you go to their house for brunch or a wrestling-themed dinner party, you can finally find out what The Rock was cooking all those years (it may or may not be Jabroni Macaroni Salad). The easy-to-follow recipes are simple enough that even the most novice of at-home chefs can knock them out with little trouble.
Buy WWE: The Official Cookbook on Amazon.
And that is just a sampling of all the great WWE and wrestling-themed gifts you can purchase right now. With so many online retailers and wrestling promotions, there is no telling what you can find for the wrestling fan in your life.
