WWE X Anime

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WWE & Anime

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Zelina Vega tops the list for being an ardent fan of anime

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Rhea Ripley’s iconic white wrestling gear inspired by Vegeta

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Ricochet brought out his inner anime lover

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The New Day members all wore Dragon Ball Z gear

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Vegeta seems to be quite the favorite among WWE stars

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Keith Lee channeled Broly to face Randy Orton in WWE

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Mercedes Moné (fka Sasha Banks) paid tribute to Sailor Moon

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