An Unexpected Shift in WWE Merchandise Rankings
Summary
– R-Truth, a member of the Judgment Day group, has unexpectedly overtaken CM Punk as the top merchandise seller in WWE.
– CM Punk has led the merchandise charts since his return at Survivor Series.
– This shift in sales could indicate growing fan interest in R-Truth’s current storyline and the Judgment Day group.
CM Punk, a consistent top seller in WWE merchandise since his return at Survivor Series, has been dethroned by an unlikely name. R-Truth, currently involved in a storyline with the Judgment Day group, has surged to the top of WWE’s merchandise sales chart. This development is particularly notable as R-Truth is not officially recognized as a Judgment Day group member, including Finn Balor, Rhea Ripley, Damian Priest, Dominick Mysterio, and JD McDonough.
The rise in sales of R-Truth’s new t-shirt suggests a significant fan interest in his angle with the Judgment Day group. This scenario is reminiscent of Sami Zayn’s story with the Bloodline, which also started gaining traction through merchandise sales.
CM Punk is set to participate in this year’s men’s Royal Rumble match and aims to earn a championship match at WrestleMania 40. Despite being a favorite to win and potentially challenge Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Title, Punk’s recent slip in merchandise sales raises questions about his current standing with fans.
This shift in WWE merchandise rankings highlights the dynamic nature of fan support and interest in various wrestlers and storylines. It remains to be seen how this change will impact CM Punk’s position and whether R-Truth’s newfound popularity will continue to grow.
The top selling t-shirts on WWE Shop (Jan 12):
1: R-Truth & Judgment Day (Standard)
2: R-Truth & Judgment Day (Live, Laugh, Love)
3: CM Punk (Return)
4: CM Punk (Hell Froze Over)
5: Jey Uso (Yeet, Black)
6: Roman Reigns (Levels Above)
7: Randy Orton (Strike First)
8: Rhea Ripley… pic.twitter.com/46OhPzL5nS— Wrestle Features (@WrestleFeatures) January 12, 2024
