First Buzz: 2018 Topps WWE wrestling cards

What: 2018 Topps WWE wrestling cards
Arrives: May 2
Box basics: Two hits (one autograph guaranteed) in every 24-pack hobby box (eight boxes per case)

What’s buzz-worthy: The wave is coming to the ring as the 2018 Topps flagship WWE brand uses the same design as its MLB counterpart with the stars of the ring getting the cardboard nods here.

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The Basics: The base set will consist of 100 cards showcasing the stars of Smackdown Live, Raw and NXT along with a selection of WWE Legends and each will have Bronze, Blue (/99), Silver (/25; Hobby only), Gold (/10) and 1/1 Red parallels. … The insert card lineup will include Part 2 of the Hall of Fame Tribute — this time for The Ultimate Warrior on all cards — along with a set called Evolution that shows how stars have changed over time. … Autographs will spotlight stars from all areas of the WWE with Blue (/50), Silver (/25), Gold (/10) and 1/1 Red parallels in the mix. There also will be triple-auto cards limited to only 10 copies. … Kiss cards also will be in play here with standard cards with Gold (/10) and 1/1 Red parallels along with autographed versions. … Shirt Relics will use stars’ clothing and include Blue (/50), Silver (/25). Gold (/10) and 1/1 Red parallels while autographed versions will be limited to 10. … Also back will be Mat Relics for this year’s SummerSlam as well as NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III along with manufactured relics that revolve around championships as well as autos limited to 10. These will have Silver (/25), Gold (/10) and 1/1 Red parallels.