WWE announces partnership with Clash of Clans video game

WWE and the Clash of Clans video game have partnered together for a sponsorship deal surrounding WrestleMania 41.

Per the terms of the partnership, Clash of Clans — which is a free-to-play mobile game — will have an “enhanced match sponsorship” at WrestleMania 41. WWE wrestlers will also be reimagined as characters in Clash of Clans during the month of April.

“Fans will be able to experience the WWE Superstars in Clash of Clans beginning Tuesday, April 1, and enjoy a host of WWE-themed features appearing in the game throughout the month, including themed environments, gameplay events, cosmetics and Easter Eggs paying homage to WWE’s rich legacy,” a press release announced.

The press release hyped that Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is a long-time Clash of Clans player and is ranked in the top 10 percent of players worldwide. He is one of the WWE wrestlers appearing in Clash of Clans as part of the partnership:

• Cody Rhodes as “Barbarian King”
• Rhea Ripley as “Archer Queen” 
• The Undertaker as “Grand Warden” 
• Bianca Belair as “Royal Champion” 
• Rey Mysterio as “Minion Prince” 
• Kane as “P.E.K.K.A” 
• Becky Lynch as “Valkyrie” 
• Jey Uso as “Thrower”

Rhodes and Ripley appeared in a new advertisement promoting Clash of Clans: