WWE and Call of Duty Join Forces for Season 5 Collaboration

One big thing: WWE is entering the Call of Duty universe

The globally popular video game franchise “Call of Duty” has announced an upcoming collaboration with WWE for Season 5 of “Call of Duty: Warzone,” set to launch on July 24.

• A teaser trailer posted on social media shows a wrestling ring and silhouettes of wrestlers.
• The exact details of the collaboration remain undisclosed.
• This marks another major gaming crossover for WWE, following recent collaborations with Fortnite and Rainbow Six: Siege.

Why it matters

This collaboration represents a significant expansion of WWE’s brand into the gaming world, potentially exposing the wrestling entertainment company to millions of new fans globally.

By the numbers

• Call of Duty: Warzone has over 100 million players worldwide.
• WWE’s previous gaming collaborations have included characters like John Cena, Becky Lynch, and The Undertaker.

What they’re saying

“It’s about to be a SmackDown. WWE is bringing its best to the ring in Call of Duty Season 5 starting July 24,” the official Call of Duty Twitter account posted.

The big picture

This collaboration continues the trend of popular entertainment franchises crossing over into the gaming world, blurring the lines between different forms of media and creating new revenue streams for both parties.

What to watch

• Which WWE superstars will be featured in the game?
• How will WWE characters be integrated into the Call of Duty gameplay?
• Will this collaboration lead to increased viewership for WWE programming?

What do you think about this unexpected crossover between WWE and Call of Duty? Which WWE superstars would you like to see in the game? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!