Collection: WWE Cards

World Wrestling Entertainment, better known as WWE, has evolved from a regional promotion into the global leader in professional wrestling, blending athleticism, entertainment, and iconic personalities to create one of the most recognizable brands in sports and entertainment. Its roots trace back to the 1950s, when Jess McMahon and later his son Vincent J. McMahon established the Capitol Wrestling Corporation, which eventually became the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF). Under stars like Bruno Sammartino, who held the championship for over a decade combined, the company dominated the Northeastern U.S. wrestling scene. In the 1980s, Vince McMahon Jr. transformed the WWF into a national and then international powerhouse, embracing television, pay-per-view, and mainstream crossovers. This era launched the Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Connection and catapulted stars like Hulk Hogan, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, and The Ultimate Warrior into pop culture icons. The 1990s brought the edgy Attitude Era, featuring legends such as Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock (Dwayne Johnson), and The Undertaker, alongside the infamous rivalry with WCW, culminating in WWE’s victory in the “Monday Night Wars.” The 2000s solidified WWE as a global entertainment empire, with John Cena, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, and Brock Lesnar leading a new generation. The company rebranded as WWE in 2002 and expanded worldwide with events across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. In the modern era, WWE has embraced streaming through the WWE Network (now on Peacock in the U.S.) and launched global initiatives like NXT to develop new stars. Performers like Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, and Charlotte Flair represent the current era, while Hall of Famers and past legends remain integral to its legacy. Blending scripted drama, athletic spectacle, and global storytelling, WWE has become a cultural phenomenon that transcends wrestling, building a multigenerational legacy of larger-than-life characters and unforgettable moments.