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Jazwares has announced they will be releasing an exclusive Swerve Strickland action figure later this month at San Diego Comic-Con. Priced at $40, Strickland will be clad in his his Black Panther-inspired AEW Dynasty 2024 gear, this figure comes with a removable robe, masked head, and alternate hands. Jazwares Booth #3513:
The following panels featuring pro wrestling-related personalities are set for SDCC:
Thursday 7/24:
Twisted Metal - "EP/star Anthony Mackie and cast Stephanie Beatriz, Joe Seanoa (AEW's Samoa Joe) and Anthony Carrigan offer an exclusive sneak peek at Season 2 of Peacock’s high-octane action comedy Twisted Metal, which follows John Doe and Quiet who find themselves entering the deadly TWISTED METAL tournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso. Moderated by Perri Nemiroff of Collider. 3-4 p.m., Ballroom 20"
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Panelists include Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Dior Goodjohn and Daniel Diemer, alongside executive producers Jon Steinberg, Craig Silverstein and Dan Shotz, to discuss the upcoming Season 2. 11 a.m., Hall H
Note from Mike: AEW's Adam Copeland is not listed as appearing but is part of the cast. Footage from the series may be shown.
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Friday 7/25:
Twisted Metal: An exclusive advance screening of the first two episodes of Twisted Metal Season Two before premiering on Peacock on Thursday, July 31. In Season Two John Doe (Anthony Mackie) and Quiet (Stephanie Beatriz) enter the deadly TWISTED METAL tournament hosted by Calypso (Anthony Carrigan), where they’ll battle new foes and familiar faces, including the murderous clown Sweet Tooth (Joe Seanoa and Will Arnett). 10-11:15 p.m. PT, Room 6DE
Saturday 7/26:
Star Trek Universe - Featuring the cast and executive producers from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (panelists include stars Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Jess Bush, Christina Chong and Paul Wesley with executive producers and co-showrunners Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers and executive producer Alex Kurtzman) and the upcoming Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (panelists include Holly Hunter, Sandro Rosta, Karim Diané, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins and Bella Shepard along with executive producers and co-showrunners Kurtzman and Noga Landau). 12:30 p.m., Hall H
Note from Mike: Becky Lynch has a role in Starfleet Academy. She is not advertised to appear but it is possible they may show footage from the series.
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Coyote vs. ACME, the Looney Tunes film saved from WBD's planned oblivion starring John Cena and Will Forte, among others, will have a slot in Hall H at SDCC. More details to come. This may be the first place any footage from the film may be publicly shown.
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There will be activation for the new Naked Gun film, which features Cody Rhodes among the cast.
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Masked Republic announced:
On Saturday, July 26, Masked Republic is honored to welcome Fray Tormenta, the luchador priest on whom the character Nacho Libre was based. This will be Tormenta’s very first ever pop culture convention appearance. As a Mexican Catholic priest, Tormenta, born Sergio Gutiérrez Benítez, founded and supported the “La Casa Hogar de los Cachorros de Fray Tormenta” using his earning as a secret masked wrestler to pay for it. In total, over 270 children would be helped by his efforts in over 23 years. Do not miss this very rare opportunity to meet the “real” Nacho Libre at the Masked Republic and Headlocked Comic booth, #1901. From 11am -1pm Fray Tormenta will be signing autographs and take photos. A limited number of posters by artist El Terrorifico Dr. Napalm will be available for purchase.
On Friday, July 25 from 2pm – 5pm you can meet Jorge R. Gutierrez , writer/director of The Book of Life. Gutierrez is collaborating with Masked Republic for two limited edition screen prints which he will be signing at the booth, #1901. BONUS! If you get there early enough, you’ll also catch a signing by retired Canadian professional Vampiro.
Second generation luchador and WWE wrestler Dragon Lee is preparing for his greatest match yet. No, it’s not inside the squared circle, it’s meeting and greeting fans at San Diego Comic-Con.
Masked Republic and Headlocked Comics will be hosting the former WWE Speed Champion and current member of Latino World Order stable for a signing and photo op to celebrate the release of Dragon Lee and the Monster of Salty River, a graphic novel by Kevin Garcia.
This will be Dragon Lee‘s first ever book signing for the middle-grade novel, published by Masked Republic and Future House Publishing, as well as his very first time at San Diego Comic-Con. Secure your one-on-one match Thursday, July 24, from 2pm to 4pm at the Masked Republic booth, #1901. For $25 you’ll receive a copy of the Amazon chart-topping book signed by Dragon Lee, as well as a photo with the masked luchador.
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