WWE & NISSIN’S HOT & SPICY FIRE WOK BRINGING HEAT

11:52 AM   Mimi , Nissin , WWE

Words: Mimi aka #TheWrestlingChic 

For the past few weeks, I’ve noticed a new logo popping up in WWE programming, subtly woven into the ring and around the Elimination Chamber hype. But it wasn’t until I saw the actual packaging that the nostalgia hit me like a vintage KO Packaged Pile Driver (I know… I’m extra), one of my all-time favorite snacks, now partnering with WWE. Yes! Oodles’a noodles as the streets call it, Nissin Foods’ Hot & Spicy FIRE WOK became an official presenting partner of WWE’s Elimination Chamber. After all, if you’re stepping into a structure as brutal as the Chamber, you better be ready to handle some kind of heat.

Seeing WWE Superstars on the limited-edition FIRE WOK packaging took me right back to the days when my favorite athletes were on cereal boxes, most notably the Wheaties box with Michael Jordan and the HoneyCombs Patrick Ewing box. I remember eating a bowl of Wheaties and seeing the biggest sports hero at the time staring back at me. Pretty cool as a kid. While the same magic may not be at play here, it’s still something cool to see. Seth and Liv stare back at you down the supermarket aisle, while daring you to keep up with the spice level is fitting. Both bring the heat weekly to WWE TV, and not to mention, those little packets can sure pack a punch of heat!

This kind of crossover reminds me of how much market share brands can gain when sports and entertainment brands used to have more personality in their partnerships. The product is booming currently, why not tap into conventional collabs. Food. Everyone needs food. It’s not just about slapping a logo on a banner, it’s about creating real connections between the product and the fans through commercials and press runs and now, in the physical ring. Nissin is a classic quick and on the go, especially for college students. It also serves those looking for an economical way to satisfy their hunger. This partnership feels intentional, even if not done with intent.

The partnership doesn’t stop at Elimination Chamber. FIRE WOK will also be making waves at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, taking the spice to The BIG Show (no pun intended). Fans will even have the chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to WrestleMania through their Can You Handle The Heat Sweepstakes. Between this and their upcoming integration into WWE’s YouTube gaming channel UpUpDownDown, starring the New Day’s Xavier Woods and other WWE Superstars, it’s clear that FIRE WOK isn’t just dipping a toe into WWE; they’re going full throttle.

 

Whether you’re craving real heel heat, which is always my favorite side of the ring, or a snack that kicks off the stomach’s steel drums (as Fam would say), this partnership, while different, makes a lot of sense. I can dig it as someone who loves a good classic brand partnership with great packaging.

 

Would you stock a piece of WWE history in your pantry?

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