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WWE AND ITS JOURNEY INTO POPULAR CULTURE

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has grown from rather modest beginnings into a global phenomenon, with everyone knowing the names of its stars even if you have never seen a bout. In fact, it's no exaggeration to say that it has not just changed wrestling forever but has also profoundly affected popular culture. It doesn't matter if you are one of the millions of fans or not; you can see how it has impacted other forms of entertainment like movies and even the gaming industry. 

The WWE appeals to just about everyone

This is born from the fact that WWE has fans across just about every age group and demographic you can think of. As entertainment (it has never professed to be a sport), it resonates with a wide audience because of the storytelling, drama, and spectacle both before, during, and after an event.

Events like Wrestle Mania have viewing figures of millions, and among the crowds at these events, you are likely to see celebrities and athletes from around the world. When you add community initiatives and charity work that has become a hallmark of WWE, it is easy to see how it has seeped into popular culture.

Wrestler to movie star

This is no more apparent than in the transition of WWE wrestlers into action movie stars. Former champions like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and John Cena have starred in movies like Jumanji and Peacemaker, as well as both featuring in the DCEU and teaming up in The Fast and Furious franchise. This transition has been made easier as any movie or TV show they appear in has a ready-made audience of WWE fans who want to see more of them. Conversely, WWE has even seen fans of these movies dip their toe into the world of wrestling as a result. 

The WWE in online games

It's not just movies where the WWE has had a massive impact, as consoles and then online games have also featured the entertainment franchise. WrestleMania and WWE2K were massive hits for PlayStation and Xbox owners back in the day and continue to sell and be highly ranked to this day. 

As well as consoles, online platforms like casinos have also had hits with WWE-themed content. If you were to check out online games at spincasino.com, then you would find that among the wide range of slots available are WWE Legends and WWE Clash of the Wilds. These games have playability bonuses and features that you will likely find every bit as exciting as watching a bout, especially if you are a fan. 

A few final thoughts

The WWE has had quite a literal Impact both inside and outside the ring. As well as seeing top stars grapple with each other, you can also see them in some of the biggest movie franchises around. It doesn't stop there, as you can also get a further WWE fix from playing games on your console or branded slots at an online casino.

 

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