
Topps’ 2018 WWE Road to WrestleMania recaps the big wrestling events and storylines of 2017 with a 100-card base set. It is an excellent lead-in for wrestling fans looking to refresh their memories about the old angles from 2017.
The base set is broken into three parts: The Raw Men’s Division, which covers cards 1 through 46; the Cruiserweight Division (47-55); and the SmackDown Men’s Division (56-100).

The design of the set is good, with plenty of action shots mixed with posed podium shots, stare downs and arms raised in triumph. And, there is a card of Elias with a guitar slung over his shoulder. Wrestling always keeps its connection to music, whether it is the Honky Tonk Man or manager Jimmy Hart. Music and anthems go hand in hand with wrestling.
The card backs are full of information about each wrestling, with history, feuds and achievements highlighted.

Hogan was fired from the WWE in 2015 after racist remarks surfaced. Hogan then would sue Gawker, which published the remarks and a sex tape. Hogan would settle for $31 million as lurid details emerged during testimony.
Knowing McMahon’s penchant for the dramatic, Hogan may return in a future WWE event. However, it seemed a little silly to exclude his name, unless there is some legal wrangling I am unaware of.

Topps’ WWE products are always colorful, with great detail provided for the many storylines that prevail in sports’ (or, entertainment, if you prefer) version of the soap opera. Good vs. evil is always clearly drawn, and the babyfaces and heels are easy to spot. Sometimes they shift gears, but it only adds to the intrigue.
The WWE Road to WrestleMania is a nice setup for the big bash in New Orleans on April 8.