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Topps Finest took a three year break from WWE, which left a chromium shaped hole on the wrestling shelf. With licensing back in the Fanatics camp, Finest returns with a design language wresting fans already know from baseball and basketball, plus a few twists that make sense for sports entertainment. If you like color, texture, and that layered refractor shine, this is the rip that pulls you in.

What a box actually gives you

Every hobby box has six packs with ten cards per pack. Expect two autographs in each box, along with a stack of color and inserts. The configuration leans into variety so even a single box session feels lively. Per box averages:

• Autographs, 2
• Uncommon base, 6
• Rare base, 2
• Inserts, 8
• Base Refractors, 2
• Base Checkerboard, 1
• Additional base parallels, 5

Eight boxes make a case. If you are a group break regular, that case size makes PYT and random formats easy to run without bloating the checklist.

A three tier base checklist that actually matters

Finest’s tiered base structure comes over from baseball and basketball almost intact and it fits WWE better than you might expect. The full run is 300 cards, split into three tiers:

• Common 1 to 100
• Uncommon 101 to 200
• Rare 201 to 300

The higher you climb, the tougher the pulls. That shape keeps base building interesting because you are not just flipping for hits then tossing everything else in a box. There is also a Logan Paul rookie card in this base run, which is going to draw eyes from both WWE and crossover hobby collectors. Love him or not, he moves the needle and he brings non traditional buyers into a wrestling product, which helps liquidity when you sell or trade.

Color, texture, and the chase

Finest lives or dies by its refractor ladder and this release goes deep. You will see standard Refractors, Checkerboards, and the top of the mountain with one of one Superfractors. If you are new to Finest, Checkerboard is the look that pops on a table without being so loud it clashes with the photography. Superfractors are the crown, the single copy you see in a headline photo on social. The middle of the rainbow is where most collections live, and that is a good thing. It means there is room to build a player run or a theme page without chasing only whales.

Insert designs with a little history baked in

WWE gets a mashup of brand new ideas and homages to classic Finest subsets from other sports. That mix keeps the product fresh for wrestling while giving longtime chromium collectors a wink.

• Showstoppers borrows modern Finest basketball energy, glossy and graphic forward
• Intimidators nods to a 1996 Finest baseball subset and suits larger than life personas
• Finishers borrows a 1997 to 98 Finest basketball look to celebrate signature moves, think Stunner, Spear, RKO, and so on
• The Turn documents heel turns we still talk about, great for storytelling pages in a binder
• Full Segment remembers famous televised moments, the kind of cards you pull and immediately quote to the person next to you

Short printed inserts turn into case level hunts

There is a second layer of SPs that feels tailored to WWE’s personality.

• Dark Energy leans into ominous characters and darker palettes
• Double Exposure blends a straight portrait with an in persona shot, two sides of the same superstar
• Ula Fala starts a living set focused on Samoan lineage, which gives you a long running thread to build year over year

Autographs that cover moments, legends, and rivalries

Finest WWE keeps the ink lanes varied so you are not pulling the same style all night.

• Finest Moments Signatures pin a specific moment in time to the card, a natural fit for wrestling since memory is half the fun
• Masters Autographs bring a 1990s design vibe forward and let the photography do the heavy lifting
• The Finest highlights icons and reads like a brand pillar, the name tells you the intent
• Superstar Rivalry is a dual signed card line headlined by Triple H and Randy Orton, the exact kind of pull that makes a break table loud in a hurry

How I would build a plan before release day

Pick a lane. If you collect by performer, choose two or three names and decide whether you care more about base tiers and color or if you want ink first. If you collect by theme, Finishers and The Turn make easy binder pages that tell a story in one glance. If you are in it for scarcity, target the higher tier base numbers and SP insert lines, then layer in a parallel you love so your page looks cohesive. Checkerboard is an easy aesthetic win if you plan to display.

A quick note on condition and grading

Chromium stock shows the truth under bright light. Tilt each card and scan for light roller lines or tiny dimples, especially in darker color treatments. Centering is usually friendly on Finest but check both directions and watch for a slight lean on vertical elements. For autographs, look at the ink flow around curves and loops. Streaking or pooling can knock a grade. If you sleeve at the table, use a clean soft sleeve and a fresh top loader or semi rigid. Fine dust on a playmat can create micro lines you do not see until it is too late.

Release details you can hang on your board

• Release date planned for September 26, 2025
• Set size 300 cards across three base tiers
• Six packs per box, ten cards per pack
• Two autographs per hobby box, color and inserts in every box
• Eight boxes per case

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Ways to open without overspending

A personal box gives you a real taste with two autos, plus enough color and inserts to start a page. If you break with a group, PYT is perfect for performer loyalists, while randoms spread the risk if you enjoy the chaos. For singles buyers, Uncommon and Rare base are excellent targets in the first week because supply is at its peak and prices often settle later. When you pick up a parallel, keep your color choices tight so the binder looks intentional, not chaotic.

Small things that make this feel like Finest again

The photography sits forward and the layout leaves room for action, which matters more in wrestling where motion sells the moment. The insert names fit the product instead of feeling pasted in from another sport. The tiered base checklist gives you something to build even if you are not chasing one of ones. And the return of chromium WWE under a well known brand name means trade boxes at shows will have more depth again, which is good for everyone moving cards.