WWE Superstar Reveals We’re Expecting for WrestleMania 42 Week

WrestleMania season always brings the heat, and with the 42nd annual WrestleMania set to take place as a two-night event on April 18 and 19, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, we fully expect Mattel to use that massive spotlight to pull back the curtain on some highly anticipated WWE Superstars figure reveals. If you’ve been following our coverage, you already know we’ve been piecing this puzzle together for a while now, starting when we first spotted Series 18 listings pop up on Walmart’s website featuring The Undertaker, Dusty Rhodes, Jesse “The Body” Ventura, and a new version of Mankind, and then more recently when we uncovered Walmart listings confirming Koko B. Ware and John Cena for Series 19. That’s a stacked roster of names across both waves, and I have to say, seeing legends like Dusty and Ventura getting the Superstars treatment alongside perennial favorites like The Undertaker and Cena has me genuinely fired up. Now here’s where the speculation kicks in, because while we know four of the Series 18 figures and at least two from Series 19, the remaining two slots in that next wave are still hiding behind code names on the listings, which means Mattel is keeping those cards close to the chest for now. WrestleMania has become a go-to moment for these kinds of reveals, and with the energy of a two-night event pulling from both the Raw and SmackDown brand divisions, the timing could not be better for Mattel to give collectors a proper showcase. The real question on my mind is who those two mystery figures in Series 19 turn out to be, and whether Mattel throws collectors a curveball with a deep cut nobody saw coming. We’ll be watching closely, so stay tuned.

WWE Superstars Series 18

As seen at SDCC 2025 as digital render reveals, Series 18 will feature The Undertaker, Dusty Rhodes, Jesse “The Body” Ventura, and a new version of Mankind with Mr. Socko!

Where to Buy

You can find the figures at following retailers below:

Series 18 Official Images

Now we can finally get a clear look at the figures themselves, and they really lean into that retro-inspired style in a way that feels true to the Superstars line. This wave brings together Dusty Rhodes, Jesse “The Body” Ventura, Mankind, and The Undertaker, pulling from multiple eras of wrestling and giving collectors a lineup that hits a lot of nostalgic touchpoints. All four are currently showing a June 2026 ship date on wrestlingshop.com, but as most collectors already know, these rarely show up online through Walmart, so the barcodes listed are going to be key for tracking them down in stores. It is a strong mix of legends in a single wave, spanning from the son of a plumber to The Phenom, and it continues the trend of making this one of the most rewarding yet challenging lines to keep up with at retail.

Dusty Rhodes

The card art features a cartoon-style wrestling arena scene with exaggerated caricatures of various wrestlers, including a prominent illustration of Dusty Rhodes himself wearing a police-style hat and holding a nightstick. Dusty Rhodes is packed in a clear blister wearing his iconic black singlet with large yellow polka dots, matching yellow polka-dot knee pads, and white wrist tape.

The back of the card features a black-and-white illustration of Dusty Rhodes wearing his polka-dot singlet, police-style cap, and holding a nightstick, accompanied by stylized text phrases paying homage to his signature catchphrases. Along the bottom, black-and-white photo portraits of Undertaker, Mankind, Jesse “The Body” Ventura, and Dusty Rhodes showcase the other figures available in the series.

Dusty Rhodes is laid out here with his iconic black and yellow polka dot singlet, matching knee pads, and white boots with yellow detailing. He comes with a solid spread of swap-out hands, a dark blue driver’s cap, and a black nightstick, giving collectors plenty of display options for the “Common Man” look.

The head sculpt on Dusty Rhodes captures that confident smirk perfectly, with clean paint on the blonde hair peeking out from under his black and yellow headband. His white wrist bands and the pointing gesture add a lot of personality to the pose.

From the back, the yellow polka dots on the singlet are evenly spaced and cleanly printed across the black plastic, with the pattern continuing consistently down to the trunks. His white and yellow boots feature an ornate eagle design that’s a nice touch for a figure at this scale.

Outfitted with the dark blue driver’s cap and black nightstick, Dusty Rhodes looks right at home in his “Common Man” gear. I like the way the cap sits slightly tilted on his head, with the blonde hair sculpted to flow naturally underneath it.

Armed with the black nightstick, the figure is posed in a wide stance that shows off how well the knee pads sit without interfering with the leg articulation. The yellow polka dot pattern on the headband matches the singlet cleanly, and the skin tone paint across the arms and legs looks smooth and consistent.

A close-up reveals sharp paint apps on the face, with the open-mouth expression showing individually painted teeth and a subtle dimple in the chin. The blue eyes are neatly applied, and the fleshtone has a smooth matte finish across the cheeks and jawline.

Jesse The Body Ventura

The card artwork depicts Jesse “The Body” Ventura in a blue and white tie-dye shirt, blue bandana, and red sunglasses, posing with a raised fist against the same cartoon wrestling arena backdrop. Jesse is packed in a clear blister wearing a blue and white tie-dye tee, pink floral tights, white wrist tape, bright blue boots, and a blue bandana over his blond hair.

The back of Jesse “The Body” Ventura’s card features a black-and-white illustration of him in his signature sunglasses and bandana with a raised fist, alongside the bold catchphrase “Win If You Can, Lose If You Must, But Always Cheat” rendered in stylized block lettering with a starburst sunglasses graphic. The same row of black-and-white portrait photos lines the bottom, showing the four figures in the series.

Jesse “The Body” Ventura is shown here with his full accessory spread, wearing pink floral tights, a blue headband, and matching blue lace-up boots with white wrist tape. The accessories include a blue and white tie-dye soft goods t-shirt, red sunglasses, a pair of red boots, and six swappable hands ranging from fists to pointing and open-palm options.

Sporting the soft goods tie-dye tee, the blue and white fabric has a nice mesh texture to it that sits naturally over the torso. His pink floral tights pair with the tall red lace-up boots, and the white floral print looks clean against the pink base.

From the back, the soft goods tee shows clean seam work along the spine, and the blue headband’s trailing tails are sculpted in a lightweight plastic that gives them a nice sense of movement. I like how they handled the blonde hair, which peeks out from under the headband with a textured, shaggy sculpt.

The head sculpt on Jesse “The Body” Ventura looks sharp up close, with a neatly painted dark brown mustache and a focused, almost scowling expression. His white wrist tape wraps are small but tidy, and the pointing hands are a great fit for his signature taunting personality.

The pink floral tights really pop here, with the white hibiscus print wrapping cleanly around the legs. His blue boots have sculpted lace detail running up the front, and the color match between them and the headband is consistent.

The card artwork showcases a cartoon Mankind in his white shirt and tie alongside his Mr. Socko puppet, set against the recurring wrestling arena backdrop populated with various caricatured wrestlers. Mankind is packed in a clear blister wearing a white dress shirt with a black tie, his signature brown leather mask with studs, long brown hair, brown boots, and white wrist tape.

The back of Mankind’s card features a black-and-white illustration of him in his disheveled dress shirt and tie with Mr. Socko raised on one fist, accompanied by his classic catchphrases “Have A Nice Day!” and “Mrs. Foley’s Baby Boy” in bold comic-style lettering alongside a screaming Mr. Socko graphic. The same series lineup of portrait photos runs along the bottom of the card.

Mankind is outfitted with a soft goods white shirt and black tie, both with a nice tattered texture at the edges that nails his classic look. He comes with a solid set of swap-out hands, a brown leather mask, and Mr. Socko, giving collectors plenty of display options.

The white sock puppet Mr. Socko has a printed face with a simple, goofy expression that’s pretty faithful to the original. Mankind’s brown curly hair has a good amount of sculpted detail, with individual ringlets draping down past his shoulders.

From the back, the soft goods shirt hangs naturally over the figure’s frame, with the ragged hem sitting right at the waist. His black boots have a glossy finish and the lacing detail on the back of the mask is a nice touch.

Sporting his brown leather mask with the studded detailing across the forehead, Mankind’s open-mouth expression underneath captures that unhinged energy the character was known for. The white wrist tape on both arms is a clean, small detail that rounds out the look.

Dressed in the torn white shirt and tie combo, the soft goods fabric has a real weight to it and drapes convincingly over the torso. I like how the fists are sculpted with just enough tension in the fingers to look natural.

The card artwork features a hooded, menacing cartoon Undertaker with long flowing black hair and a dark robe, looming behind the blister. Undertaker is packed wearing an all-black sleeveless top with a metallic cross emblem on the chest, black pants, black boots, tattooed arms, black gloves, and a goatee, with a fabric entrance robe included behind the figure in the packaging.

The back of Undertaker’s card features a black-and-white illustration of him in his Ministry-era hooded robe with one hand extended in a commanding gesture, flanked by gothic-style text reading “Lord of Darkness,” “The Ministry,” and “Rest in Peace” with a cross symbol beneath. The same series lineup of portrait photos runs along the bottom of the card.

Undertaker is shown here in his Ministry era attire, clad in an all-black singlet with a grey cross emblem on the chest and matching boot detailing. He comes with a full-length soft goods hooded robe, two pairs of swap-out hands including fists and open grip options, and tattoo deco running across his arms and chest that looks like it has some nice detail work.

The soft goods robe has real weight and drape to it, with the hood pulled up framing his face nicely. I like the way the fingerless gloves and the white pupil paint on the eyes sell that Ministry-era look.

From the back, the robe’s full length is on display, and the woven fabric has a textured, linen-like quality that holds its shape well through the sleeves and hood. The wide bell sleeves allow the sculpted hands to peek out cleanly at the cuffs without bunching.

The head sculpt on Undertaker looks sharp, with the slicked-back black hair falling past his shoulders and a pointed goatee that’s cleanly sculpted. The tattoo printing across both upper arms and forearms has a fine, almost etched quality to it, with skull and script motifs that read well even at this scale.

Series 19

This also points to a strong possibility that Koko B. Ware and John Cena could be part of the Series 19 assortment, which is a pairing that really bridges different eras of WWE in a fun way. Koko’s colorful ring gear feels like a natural fit for the retro Superstars aesthetic, while Cena brings that broad appeal that connects longtime collectors with newer fans. It also opens the door to the bigger question of who else might round out the wave, and that is where the speculation really starts to heat up. For now, this kind of retail discovery adds another layer of excitement and suggests that the WWE Superstars line is continuing to build momentum with plenty more on the horizon.

Koko B Ware

While we have no details on the actual figure, we do have the name populated as the listing was referenced simply as WWW SUPERSTARS FIG 14. We hope that the figure will also come with his bird Frankie but we will have to wait and see!

Koko B. Ware more than earned his place in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. “The Birdman” brought nonstop energy from the moment he debuted in WWE in 1986, instantly connecting with fans thanks to his colorful ring gear and Frankie the macaw at his side. I watched him as a kid during the WWF gimmick era days, and he was not only a great wrestler but one of my personal favorites. Before WWE, he built his reputation across Memphis, Dallas, Louisiana, and Florida, and he scored a memorable win over Nikolai Volkoff on Saturday Night’s Main Event in 1986. He later teamed with Owen Hart as High Energy in 1992 and even lent his voice to the Piledriver album in 1987. Koko may not have held championship gold, but his charisma, talent, and connection with fans made him unforgettable.

John Cena

While we have no details on the actual figure, we do have the name populated as the listing was referenced simply as WWW SUPERSTARS FIG 13.

John Cena Masters of the WWE Universe Figure

This is the first time John Cena will be making an appearance in the WWE Superstars line but he has appeared a couple times in the Masters of the WWE Universe line. The orange chest harness frames the “Never Give Up Cenation” graphic in the center, complete with the dumbbell artwork and bold lettering. His head sculpt features a close cropped haircut with a confident smirk, and the defined torso keeps that heroic MOTU aesthetic that I always associate with this line. The dark blue shorts are finished with a black belt and silver buckle, paired with black shoes that ground the look in Cena’s ring gear. The hands are posed in his signature pointing gesture, and honestly, I could easily see a similar style figure translating over to the WWE Superstars line with a simplified sculpt and that retro cardback treatment.

The bright orange harness crosses over his shoulders and locks into a square plate at the center of his upper back, with sculpted studs and strap details running down toward his waist. It wraps tightly around his torso above the dark blue shorts that fall just past the knees, and the orange wrist cuffs and matching armband really jump against the skin tone. You can clearly see the articulation at the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, all worked into that classic Masters of the Universe build. Off to the side, he includes a translucent light blue round shield and a matching double headed battle axe, both cast in that icy plastic that leans fully into the Eternian mashup.

John Cena

John Cena is a 17-time World Champion, New York Times best-selling author, record-setting Make-A-Wish granter, music artist, and Hollywood star who carried WWE for nearly two decades. From his debut against Kurt Angle and the rise of the Doctor of Thuganomics to winning his first WWE Championship at WrestleMania 21, Cena built a legacy on “Hustle, Loyalty, Respect,” defeating names like The Rock, Randy Orton, Batista, Brock Lesnar, Triple H, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and more. I first got reintroduced to John in 2014 when I started watching wrestling again with my son, and it was special experiencing that run together. I even had the privilege of meeting him in person in 2015 when I worked at Twitter, which made it all the more meaningful. After shocking fans with his 2025 alignment with The Rock and capturing his 17th World Title at WrestleMania 41, Cena ultimately corrected course, became a Grand Slam Champion, and retired at the end of 2025, closing out one of the most remarkable careers in WWE history.