It’s hard to believe, but another WrestleMania is just on the horizon this weekend. It’s the WWE’s biggest event, and for lifelong wrestling fans like myself, it’s a staple of the calendar each and every year. Quite simply, it doesn’t get any bigger than “the Granddaddy of ’em All.” Wait – didn’t they stop using that tagline because Vince McMahon said it made the product feel old? Guess they don’t have to worry about that stopping ’em from anything anymore. Anyway, you get my point. WrestleMania 40 is here, and for those of you who have supported SoBros Network throughout the years, you know that means there’s a drinking game that comes along with it. So, here we are – my WrestleMania 40 Drinking Game.
I’ll be honest with you guys, I’ve been so knee deep in NFL Draft coverage that I’ve barely kept an eye on what’s happening in the WWE this year. Hell, I’m just now realizing they’ve actually gone back to roman numerals and this is technically ‘WrestleMania XL.’ Damn…do I have to redo all of the SEO on this post? I always make my way back to my childhood love for wrestling for ‘Mania. In the cursory overview I have of this year’s Road to WrestleMania, I’ve seen some awesome Rock one-liners and some awesome Drew McIntyre burns. I’m stoked to see how this whole Bloodline storyline pans out. I have a feeling its ultimate conclusion will be Roman vs. Rock and this weekend is how they get to it, but who knows what could happen?
As big of a Roman fan as I am, now’s the time to pull the trigger. You’ve done just about all you can do except for the Final Boss. Just drop that strap and create the moment you made wrestling fans wait patiently for for over a year. I got on board with last year’s main event and how it ended, but the timing’s right to make the change (which makes me think that Roman’s definitely walking out with the belt). Elsewhere on the card, Gunther is probably my favorite wrestler on the planet right now, so I’m happy to see him and Sami Zayn get a spot on the card. Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch and Iyo Sky vs. Bayley should both be awesome matches for the two respective Women’s Championships. And, maybe I’m the only person in my social circle that Drew does something for, but I think he and Rollins will put on a barn burner on Sunday night. I’m not too far gone too appreciate quality championship matches. Nonetheless, an occasion like this calls for your finest glass, so pour ’em up and let’s get to my WrestleMania 40 Drinking Game!
WRESTLEMANIA 40 DRINKING GAME
TAKE A DRINK IF/WHEN…
- Dusty Rhodes -or- Mama Rhodes is mentioned.
- Anyone has new tights (‘Mania season, baby!)
- Someone hits their finisher.
- Anyone uses a foreign object (reminder: a ladder is not considered a foreign object in a ladder match).
- Someone interferes in a match.
- They announce the attendance figures.
- There’s a surprise return.
- They show one of Drew McIntyre’s savage tweets
- The crowd chants or sings a wrestler’s entrance music.
- Someone mentions Roman Reigns’ historic reign as champion.
- Stone Cold Steve Austin shows up. Finish your drink if he delivers a stunner.
- John Cena shows up. Finish your drink if he delivers an attitude adjustment.
- Anyone’s social media following is brought up.
- Anyone at your watch party makes an audible noise when Gunther chops someone.
- There’s an uncensored f-bomb.
- There’s pyro during an entrance.
- You hear the term “mami.”
- You hear the term “damage control.”
- Logan Paul goes to the top rope.
TAKE A SHOT IF/WHEN…
- A title changes hands.
- A match goes 20 minutes or longer.
- Anyone on the entire show bleeds.
- There’s a botch.
- The Bloodline actually breaks up on either night.
That’s it, folks. Let’s get lit. And, as usual, if you’re not planning on drinking from the comfort of your own home, be sure to find a DD or utilize ridesharing apps such as Lyft or Uber. We don’t want anyone to die. Otherwise, HAPPY WRESTLEMANIA! LET’S GOOOOOOO!
Stoney Keeley is the Editor in Chief of The SoBros Network, and a Dogs Playing Poker on velvet connoisseur. He is a strong supporter of Team GSD, #BeBetter, and ‘Minds right, asses tight.’ “Big Natural” covers the Tennessee Titans, Nashville, Yankee Candle, and a whole wealth of nonsense. Follow on Twitter @StoneyKeeley.
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