WrestleMania 41 prep: The gear actually worth your money

The Road to Vegas starts with the right gear

With WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium right around the corner, the energy in the community is shifting from 'speculation season' to 'gear-up season.' Whether you are heading to Vegas to watch John Cena’s farewell tour or Cody Rhodes defending the big gold, you don't want to show up looking like a casual. But let's be real: being a fan in 2026 is expensive. We’ve been testing out the latest Cody and Roman drops to see what actually belongs on your shelf and what is just clever marketing.

Cody Rhodes Elite Collection Series 111

If you missed out on the earlier Cody figures, Series 111 is probably the most detailed 'standard' Elite we have seen in years. This one captures his SummerSlam gear with that terrifyingly accurate TrueFX facial scanning. It actually looks like Cody, which is more than we could say for some of the figures from five years ago.

The 25 points of articulation are great for posing him hitting a Cross Rhodes on your desk, but be warned: the joints are notoriously stiff right out of the box. I’ve seen enough reports on r/WrestlingFigures about people snapping pegs to tell you to take it easy at first. Also, the weight belt is a nice touch, but it’s tiny—if you have kids or a messy desk, that thing is going to disappear into the carpet abyss within forty-eight hours.

Funko Pop! WWE: Roman Reigns (Wreck Everyone)

Acknowledge him, or at least acknowledge your bank account. This Amazon Exclusive is sitting at nearly fifty dollars right now. That is a steep 'Tribal Chief tax' for a piece of vinyl. However, for the Bloodline completionists, this is the definitive Roman. It captures the 'Wreck Everyone, Leave' era perfectly.

The detail on the gear is solid, but the real risk here isn't the figure—it's the shipping. Amazon is famous for sending these in bubble mailers, and for $49.79, a dented corner on the box is enough to make a collector's blood boil. It’s a great desk piece, but unless you are a die-hard Roman loyalist, that price point is hard to swallow for a four-inch figure.

Cody Rhodes American Nightmare T-Shirt

This has become the unofficial uniform of the post-WrestleMania 40 era. It’s the classic logo, it’s officially licensed, and it’s recognizable from the back of an arena. In terms of comfort, it's your standard mid-weight cotton tee. It’s perfect for a long night in a stadium seat.

The downside? The $29.99 price tag is a bit much for a basic screen-printed shirt, and you absolutely cannot put this thing in a high-heat dryer. It will shrink at least half a size after the first wash. If you’re between sizes, definitely order up, or you’ll be rocking a Cody crop-top by next month's PLE.

WWE 2K24 Standard Edition (PS5)

We need to talk about the elephant in the room. As of March 2026, the online servers for 2K24 are entering their sunset phase. If you’re buying this to play against your friends across the country, you’re about a year too late. However, at under $30, the value for local play is still massive.

The roster is huge, and the 'Showcase of the Immortals' mode is a genuine love letter to forty years of WrestleMania. The gameplay hasn't changed drastically from 2K23, but the addition of Special Guest Referee matches adds that chaotic 'Attitude Era' energy that's been missing. It’s a great pickup for the career mode alone, just don't expect to be climbing any online leaderboards this late in the game's life cycle.

Which one should you pick?

If you're looking for the best bang-for-buck, the WWE 2K24 disc is the winner for pure hours of entertainment, even with the servers closing. For the live event crowd, the Cody T-shirt is a must-have, just watch the laundry settings. If you’re a serious collector, the Roman Funko is an investment, while the Cody Elite is the one you actually get to play around with on your shelf.