Big Van Vader and Captain Lou Albano WWE Superstars Revealed

Big Van Vader and Captain Lou Albano WWE Superstars figures were revealed on day two of Wrestlemania 39, which are Walmart exclusives.

On day two of Wrestlemania 39, Mattel changed up their booth and put prototypes of Big Van Vader and Captain Lou Albano in the display case. Accompanying the new reveals are what looks like a soft goods wrestling gear pack along with carded figures of Mr. T, Ravishing Rick Rude, Typhoon, and Earthquake. We wanted to send a HUGE THANK you to Kyle Peterson for sending these photos as he is at Wrestlemania 39 so he got to see these figures in person! Also, we’d like to thank Ringside Collectibles for thier coverage as well! You can also check out the Mr. Perfect and Bam Bam Bigelow reveals from Wrestlemania Day 1.

Wrestlemania 39 Booth Day 2

During Day 2 of the largest event in sports entertainment, the prototypes of Captain Lou Albano and Big Van Vader were on display along a plethora of soft goods.

Hopefully, the soft goods set on display is a pack that they are creating for the future but if not, these could be teases for new figures.

Captain Lou Albano Prototype

Captain Lou is seen sporting his classic beard that was tied up with rubber bands and his classic cross chain.

His yellow shirt is intricately detailed and we are not sure if the shirt will have black markings on it as this is a prototype.

His soft goods shirt pays homage to the yellow shirt was sometimes seen in, as depicted in this image with George The Animal Steele.

There was also a digital render revealed for Captain Lou and it looks like he is coming with. break away gold record.

Captain Lou Albano History

Captain Lou Albano, born on July 29, 1933, in Rome, Italy, was a professional wrestler and manager who became a well-known figure in the wrestling industry during the 1980s. Albano started his wrestling career in 1953, and he quickly made a name for himself as a villainous character. He was known for his outlandish behavior, unique style, and trademark rubber bands. Albano also had a successful tag team career with partner Tony Altimore, known as The Sicilians. In the 1970s, Albano shifted his focus to managing and became one of the most successful and recognizable managers in the industry. He managed a number of high-profile wrestlers, including Andre the Giant, The Wild Samoans, and The Iron Sheik. Albano was known for his over-the-top personality and his trademark Hawaiian shirts, and he was often involved in storylines as a villainous manager who would stop at nothing to help his wrestlers win. Albano gained even more fame in the 1980s when he became the spokesperson for the World Wrestling Federation’s (WWF) Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Connection. He appeared in music videos alongside pop stars like Cyndi Lauper and appeared on numerous talk shows to promote the WWF. In addition to his wrestling and managing career, Albano also appeared in films and television shows, including The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! in which he played the role of Mario’s nemesis, King Koopa. Albano retired from wrestling in 1995 and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996. He passed away on October 14, 2009, at the age of 76 due to natural causes.

Big Van Vader Prototype

You can hear the call, “It’s time…it’s time…it’s Vader time!” as Mattel has revealed Big Van Vader using the chonky buck they revealed for Typhoon and Earthquake. His mask is intricately detailed and we are not sure if this is a removable mask or a sculpted on piece. He comes with a fluffy soft goods cape as he sometimes came down to the ring in this attire.

There was also a digital render revealed for Vader and no hint to other accessories he might come with.

Big Van Vader History

Big Van Vader was a professional wrestler who gained fame in the 1990s wrestling scene. He was born on May 14, 1955, in Lynwood, California, as Leon White. Before entering the world of professional wrestling, Vader had a successful career as an American football player. He played for the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the USFL. Vader began his wrestling career in 1985 in the American Wrestling Association (AWA) as Baby Bull. He later wrestled in New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) under the name Big Van Vader, where he gained fame and became a dominant force in the ring. He won the IWGP Heavyweight Championship three times and became known for his stiff, hard-hitting style. Vader then moved on to World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1990, where he continued his success and became a multiple-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion. He also had stints in the WWF (now WWE) and All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he won numerous championships and accolades. Throughout his career, Vader was known for his imposing size and athleticism, as well as his unique mask and Vader bomb finishing move. He retired from professional wrestling in 2017 and passed away on June 18, 2018, at the age of 63 due to heart complications.

Wrestle Mania 39 Booth Day 1 Reveals

Special thanks to Charlie_5.5 (aka Carlos) from Instrgram for (1) tipping us off to the Wrestlemania 39 WWE Superstars booth and (2) for sending us test shots of these figures from his own collection! We also wanted to send a HUGE thank you to Kyle Peterson for sending more Mattel booth pics from WrestleMania 39! Also, thank you to Ringside Collectibles for posting a photo of the WWE Superstars Booth from the Wrestlemania 39 event. It’s exciting too see new WWE Superstars figures coming to line and it does not matter where they might show up or how they are revealed!

Thanks again to Kyle Peterson for sending us more pics of the WWE Superstars Booth from Wrestlemania 39 and he took some fantastic shots! Below we can see clearer pics of Mr. Perfect and Bam Bam Bigelow. You can also see the Hulkster with the first visual of the actual figure since he went up for preorder. Behind Hulkster and Mr. T you can see Earthquake and Typhoon (aka, the Natural Disasters) that use the larger buck for these figures.

We are not sure what figures comprise Wave 5 and Wave 6 yet but we will be sure to update this article when we get the information.

Where to Buy

You’ll notice that Rowdy Roddy Piper and Hulk Hogan are in the display and they went up for preorder at Walmart Collector Con 2023.

Up close, you can see that Mr. Perfect comes with his signature towel, neon green wrestling outfit, and his Intercontinental championship belt. Bam Bam is sporting his signature flame wrestling shirt and given his look also comprised of flamed pants, we are most likely to see those come with the figure to complete the look.

Mr Perfect and Bam Bam Bigelow Prototypes

These prototype images and figures from the one and only Charlie_5.5 (aka Carlos) and it’s amazing to get to see these figures in this form as you can see how the sculpts evolve from prototype to finished product.

Mr. Perfect Prototype

You can see in the Mr. Perfect’s prototype that he has his signature hairstyle that comes down and curls on his forehead. You can also get a sense for how the hair lays down on the back of the sculpt too!

Mr. Perfect History

Curt Hennig, better known by his ring name “Mr. Perfect,” was a professional wrestler who was born on March 28, 1958, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, USA. He was the son of Larry “The Axe” Hennig, who was also a professional wrestler. Hennig began his wrestling career in 1980, working for the American Wrestling Association (AWA). He quickly gained popularity as a charismatic heel (villain) wrestler with incredible athletic abilities and exceptional technical skills. He won his first major championship in 1986, when he defeated Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA World Heavyweight Championship.

In 1988, Hennig joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), where he adopted the persona of “Mr. Perfect.” He was known for his cocky attitude, his ability to perform seemingly impossible athletic feats, and his signature move, the Perfect Plex. Hennig quickly became one of the WWF’s top stars, winning the Intercontinental Championship twice and being named “Wrestler of the Year” by Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1992.Hennig left the WWF in 1996 and joined the rival World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he had a successful run as a member of the New World Order (nWo) faction. He won the United States Championship and the World Tag Team Championship during his time in WCW.

Hennig’s career was tragically cut short when he died on February 10, 2003, at the age of 44. He was found dead in his hotel room in Tampa, Florida, where he was scheduled to wrestle in a match that evening. The cause of death was later determined to be acute cocaine intoxication. Hennig’s death was a shock to the wrestling world, and he is remembered as one of the greatest wrestlers of his generation.

Bam Bam Bigelow Prototype

Bam Bam looks like he is using the oversized buck and you can see his version of the head sculpt with out paint or his tattoos.

Bam Bam Bigelow History

Bam Bam Bigelow, whose real name was Scott Charles Bigelow, was a professional wrestler born on September 1, 1961, in Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA. He was a large and athletic wrestler who was known for his high-flying maneuvers despite his size. Bigelow began his professional wrestling career in the late 1980s, working for various promotions including the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). He quickly gained popularity for his unique look, which included flame tattoos on his head and body, and for his in-ring skills.

Bigelow’s most significant accomplishments in his career came during his time in the WWF, where he debuted in 1987. He was immediately pushed as a dominant wrestler and was involved in high-profile feuds with wrestlers such as Bret Hart, The Undertaker, and Lawrence Taylor, a former NFL player. In 1993, Bigelow headlined WrestleMania IX, teaming with his manager, Luna Vachon, to face Tatanka and The Smoking Gunns. In addition to his success in the WWF, Bigelow also had a successful run in ECW, where he was a key member of the promotion’s early years. He won the ECW World Television Championship twice and was involved in some of the company’s most memorable matches.

Bigelow’s career began to slow down in the late 1990s due to injuries and personal issues. He made sporadic appearances in various promotions, including a brief return to the WWF in 2000, before retiring from wrestling in 2006. Tragically, Bigelow died on January 19, 2007, at the age of 45. The cause of death was determined to be an overdose of multiple drugs. Bigelow’s death was a shock to the wrestling community, and he is remembered as a talented and unique wrestler who helped shape the industry.

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