The finale of Stranger Things has sparked a lot of buzz, including among WWE Superstars who imagined how they would fare against the villain Vecna. On December 3, WWE posted a video on social media asking their Superstars who they would team up with for a virtual battle against the Netflix show’s antagonists and what finishing moves they would use. Rhea Ripley quickly picked someone outside the WWE world — her fearless dog Barry, whom she joked would probably take down Vecna. Julius Creed added humor by choosing Chad Gable and Ivy Nile as his team, while his brother Brutus looked on. The New Day stuck together, selecting each other for the fight, and Lyra Valkyrie brought some comic flair saying she’d be “totally Nightwing from Vecna.” Lastly, Jevon Evans chose Eleven as his tag partner. From trusty pets to superpowered fighters, WWE’s locker room shows plenty of imagination when it comes to battling the Upside Down’s villains.
Fan Take: This crossover moment highlights WWE’s cultural relevance and how its stars connect with trending pop culture, helping to engage fans beyond wrestling. It also opens up fun creative possibilities for storytelling and character development within WWE programming.
