Call of Duty fans are in for a surprise as the franchise’s official X handle has announced an upcoming collaboration with WWE, set to arrive in Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 5.
While this news has generated excitement among fans, it has also raised questions about the validity of a previous leak (reduced to a rumor now), which had many players anticipating a completely different crossover event.
The Merc With a Mouth Leak That Wasn’t?
Last month, dataminer @crashfty shared a tantalizing leak suggesting that a crossover with a certain Marvel character was in the works. The post included three different finisher moves performed by a stock character model, all executed in a style reminiscent of the Merc with a Mouth‘s signature flair.
Fans were quick to speculate that this collaboration would coincide with the upcoming release of Deadpool & Wolverine, set to hit theaters on July 26th. The timing seemed all too perfect, and many players were eagerly anticipating the chance to wield the fourth-wall-breaking superhero’s signature weapons in the fast-paced world of the hit FPS.
However, following the official WWE crossover announcement, @CODWarfareForum, who had also previously reported on the initial rumor, has offered a new perspective to Call of Duty fans:
This is probably liv Morgen or Rhea Ripley not deadpool. pic.twitter.com/LfqtOiMC1h
— COD Warfare (@CODWarfareForum) July 12, 2024
The key detail that led to this speculation? The character in the video performs a little wave after finishing their opponent — a gesture that bears a striking resemblance to the signature waves of WWE superstars Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley.
— Charley Taft (@CharleyTaft) July 12, 2024
While fans would have been thrilled to see Activision collaborate with Marvel’s fan-favorite antihero, it seems that this dream crossover may not come to fruition after all.
It’s WWE vs. Deadpool in Call of Duty’s Gulag Now
Unsurprisingly, the announcement of the WWE crossover has been met with mixed reactions from the community.
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Some fans are thrilled to see their favorite wrestlers enter the fray, while others can’t help but feel a twinge of disappointment that the initial “leak” may have been off the mark:
Missed opportunity for big cash if it isn't deadpool. WWE is cool and all but not the crossover that was needed.
— SilvaSkata (@SilvaSkata) July 12, 2024
As the countdown to July 24th begins, fans are left to speculate about which WWE icons will make the cut and how their signature moves will be translated into the fast-paced environment of Activision’s lucrative FPS title. Will we see the likes of John Cena, The Rock, or The Undertaker gracing the battlefields of Warzone? Only time will tell!
But regardless of where you stand on the WWE vs. Marvel debate, one thing is certain: the upcoming Season 5 of Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone is shaping up to be a wild ride.
What do you think about the upcoming WWE crossover? Are you excited to see your favorite wrestlers in the game, or were you more hyped up for a Marvel collab? Let us know in the comments below!
