London, UK has welcomed WWE with open arms as host of Money in the Bank (MITB) this weekend (July 1, 2023). From branded buses and giant props to cult Attitude Era stars meeting fans off their train. It’s safe to say London has gone crazy for WWE. Here are some of the best things happening in the city.
Transport For London In The Bank
London’s transport network, Transport for London (TFL), has rebranded its buses to feature WWE superstars. Millions of Londoners and tourists use the buses on a daily basis.
Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Gunther, Butch, Ronda Rousey, Finn Bálor, Bailey, IYO Sky, Damian Priest and Logan Paul are among the WWE Superstars featured on the buses. Read my case for Damian Priest winning MITB here.
Who's missing on this #WWE Tour Bus for #MITB in #London?#MoneyInTheBank pic.twitter.com/8N3OhH8Tgf
— Sportskeeda Wrestling (@SKWrestling_) June 29, 2023
Cool thing is it’s not a tour bus but a branded public London bus! pic.twitter.com/fiZOhQlCWr
— Laurence Gibbons (@GibbonsGob) June 30, 2023
D’Lo Brown is Signing Action Figures At The Train Station
London Waterloo is the UK’s largest and busiest railway station. Attitude Era favorite D’Lo Brown has been chilling at the station meeting fans and signing his new action figure for the past few days. Brown is at the pop-up The Wrestling Store in Waterloo station. He’ll be there until Sunday.
Had a great day @wrestlingshop meeting and signing my new @WWE action figure at the pop up store in Waterloo station. I will be returning tomorrow starting at 11am. Figures are moving fast so don’t miss out!#YBR#YoureLookingAtTheRealDealNow! pic.twitter.com/LmTIXWDLaz
— D'Lo Brown (@dlobrown75) June 28, 2023
There’s A Giant Money in the Bank Briefcase at The o2
The Millenium Dome was built to make the year 2000 as a multi-purpose entertainment venue. o2 purchased it and christened it the o2 Arena. Anyone who is anyone has played the venue. But for the first time ever there is a giant green MITB briefcase hanging outside it. It is providing the perfect photo-op for WWE fans.
🇬🇧 Who’s already in London for #MITB?!
📸 Let’s see your photos that you’ve taken already!
🫶 If you see us at any events please come & say hello!#WrestleTours #PROGRESSWrestling pic.twitter.com/MUsVRQw24K
— WrestleTours (@WrestleTours) June 29, 2023
AEW Cashes In Money in the Bank
AEW has cashed in on Money in the Bank by taking out a full-page advert in The Metro newspaper for its All In show at Wembley Stadium. Cheekily, AEW has included the line “Yes, we really mean Wembley Stadium.” At 80,000 seats, Wembley is quite a bit larger than the 20,000 o2. More than 2 million people read the Metro for free every day.
Looks like #AEW All in will be having CM Punk with the full page advert in the metro. pic.twitter.com/M2YfF0iKya
— Dylan Shah (@DylanShah) June 30, 2023
Pop-up Super Store
A WWE merchandise pop-up store is also available for fans to enjoy outside The o2, which is the venue for both SmackDown and Money in the Bank.
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