Hall of Fame or Shelf Space Shame? — Mattel’s Elite Collection Target Exclusive WWE Hall of Champions Four-Pack Reviewed
If you’ve ever scrolled through wrestling toy aisles like a kid hunting for buried treasure, you’ve probably seen a lot of Elites—some legendary, some forgettable, and some that demand a spotlight. Enter the Mattel Elite Collection WWE Hall of Champions Four-Pack, a Target exclusive featuring Bruno Sammartino, Ultimate Warrior, John Cena, and Roman Reigns. With legends from the 1960s to the 2020s, this set spans the spectrum of sports entertainment.
But is it worthy of your display case—or better left in retail purgatory? Let’s dive in.
Bruno Sammartino: The Living Legend Returns to Plastic
Fans of classic WWE (or WWWF, if you want to go full throwback) are eating well with this one. Bruno’s sculpt captures his 1960s/1970s vibe with a sculpted hairy chest that screams, “I sell out Madison Square Garden monthly.” His soft goods towel, old-school championship belt, and proud pose ooze Hall of Fame energy.
He might not be a mainstream fan favorite to today’s Internet Wrestling Community, but for longtime collectors and wrestling photography fans, this is a long-overdue addition.
Ultimate Warrior: The Promo of Doom Rides Again
The 1980s icon and early ’90s superstar gets one of the more unique looks in his figure history. With darker skin tone, green trunks, and classic tassels, this Warrior feels like a deep cut for true fans. The head sculpt is aggressive. The pose? Channeling energy straight from parts unknown.
Like him or not, this figure has an energy that commands shelf presence—and probably just blew your other Elites into another dimension.
🧢 John Cena: The Leader of C-Nation Phones It In
Let’s not pretend this John Cena isn’t a clean figure. Updated Elite articulation, fabric jersey, hat, interchangeable hands, and a spinner championship belt—on paper, it’s a solid deal. The sculpt is friendly, but it doesn’t punch through the plastic with the same force as his Attitude Adjustments.
It’s fine. He’s fine. But between WWE 2000s and now, we’ve seen better Cenas. It doesn’t hit like the Mattel WWE Ultimates version. For Cena fans, it’s a must. For everyone else? You might never see him again… and be okay with that.
Roman Reigns: Tribal Chief with a Smile?
WWE 2020s star power comes full force with Roman Reigns, and this figure comes fully loaded: Ula Fala tribal necklace, double championship belts, and multiple hand options. The sculpt is accurate… maybe a little too smiley for the Head of the Table.
The detailing on the tattoos, the glossy finish on the titles, and the textures of the necklace elevate this figure. If you can forgive the grin, it’s a strong addition. Just… maybe not your definitive Roman.
Final Thoughts: Four Eras, One Display Box
Mattel’s Hall of Champions Four-Pack delivers four elite superstars across five decades of wrestling history. Whether you’re a fan of WWE 60s legends, 80s icons, 2000s megastars, or 2020s Tribal Chiefs, this set offers a little something for everyone—and a whole lot for WWE action figure collectors.
The Target exclusive status makes it a collector’s gem, and while some figures shine brighter than others, it’s hard to deny the set’s overall display power.
Author Profile
Latest entries
