In the modern era, sneakers play an important part in one’s life. It has transformed from attire to a style statement. A pair of sneakers often helps in recognizing a person’s financial stability and relationship with the latest pop culture.
Several current WWE superstars are big sneaker heads, and New Day member, Kofi Kingston, has declared himself as one. Shane McMahon is a sneakerhead himself. He has always been found donning expensive and rare editions of sneakers. McMahon is also extremely popular because of his sneaker collection.
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Other popular pro wrestlers such as, Sasha Banks, Ric Flair, Edge, The Usos, and Roman Reigns are also big sneaker fans. People particularly know Reigns for sporting the ‘Jordan’ brand every week. he is on the show.
Damian Lillard, is an American basketball player for the NBA side Portland Trail Blazers. He recently took to Twitter to show his fans a preview of the latest Kane and The Undertaker-themed sneakers he made. The shoes belong to the collection, Dame 8. Lilliard provided limited details about the collection. However, fans expect more information soon.
👀 A little preview of a Kane v. Undertaker themed #Dame8 Player Exclusive I had made. More details soon. 🪦🔥 pic.twitter.com/zpupTAS8Ej
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) September 24, 2022
Fans on Twitter made sure to react to this iconic shoe by Lilliard.
When you wear these in a game, when they introduce you, make sure the gong hits.
— Family Man (@blazer_guru) September 24, 2022
Many appreciated Lillard.
Those are so awesome. I love Lillard. Portland is lucky to have him!
— Tonights the night! (@TonightsCode) September 24, 2022
Dame during the player announcement pic.twitter.com/NMF3It0axK
— BlackieChan🇳🇬 (@ChelseaDrUmar) September 24, 2022
That is so sick.
— The not so slender man (@keitharnold84) September 24, 2022
Further, many fans were excited.
DAAAAAAAAAME, these are 🔥. I was really hoping for a Halloween Game this season…looks like 10/28 and 11/2 on our schedule.
— Michael Stauffer (@NPDXer) September 24, 2022
They clean
— BigPaul (@therealtrapk) September 24, 2022
The dude’s drip, especially when it comes to wrestling related swag, is unmatched
— Stone Harper (@StoneHarperNVSB) September 24, 2022
Thus, fans seemed to have quite a positive reaction to the footwear.
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While fans were showing their love toward the sneakers, some others demanded more variations in them.
Give us better color ways too
— 🔪Shotty🅿️ippen🃏 (@ShottyP1ppen) September 24, 2022
Yo that's hard as fuck mytwo favorite things wwe and NBA
— Astro t (@WolverineNv2123) September 24, 2022
Snapped 🥵 lemme get a pair 😉 hell I’ll buy these joints send the link fam 😅😭🫡
— ☥ℛ₳₩₩ (@antbang) September 24, 2022
Undoubtedly, social media users had several things to say. However, WWE isn’t a new theme for Lillard.
Damian Lillard had previously launched other WWE-themed sneakers
Back in 2019, WWE Legend Ric Flair joined hands with Adidas. He collaborated with the sporting giants, and launched his own sneaker, Dame 7. Lillard is a massive wrestling fan, and had previously launched Dame 7, based on The Texas Rattlesnake.
Ric Flair had confirmed the sneaker on his Instagram account. It featured a bold white and metallic gold scheme. With the gold, being a reference to Flair’s iconic robes. Flair has been one of the most skillful performer, and his collaboration was a much awaited one.
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Further, the Dame 6 edition of the shoe featured, Stone Cold Steve Austin in it. The shoe featured Stone Cold’s iconic catchphrase, ‘Dame 3:16’. A broken glass and a skull also appeared on the shoe. It also featured a black synthetic snakeskin upper contrasted by blue accents.
Lillard is a huge WWE fan, and this tie-ups proved his love for the sport even more. With The Undertaker, Kane, Stone Cold and Ric Flair been done, fans can only hope for what is next.
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