In what could be described as a collector’s dream tag team, Topps has revealed it’s expanding its successful Buyback Program to include the 2025 Topps Chrome WWE cards. This latest venture into the realm of sweat, drama, and high-flying tactics involves collectors having the opportunity to exchange specific wrestler cards for store credit at local card shops. Think of it as the cardboard equivalent of cashing in your Money in the Bank briefcase for a championship opportunity, without the downside of possibly getting beaten up.
This strategic maneuver by Topps follows their triumphs with similar programs centered on Topps Chrome Baseball and Topps Chrome UFC cards. By adding the WWE series into the mix, it aims to enhance the value of cards that might otherwise languish in obscurity, sandwiched between lesser-known collectibles and those treasured for their glitzy refractor finish.
The centerpiece of this program is the focus on two titanic WrestleMania 41 main events scheduled for the bright lights of Las Vegas on April 19th and 20th. The squared circle will see Jey Uso and Gunther clashing for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Meanwhile, Tiffany Stratton and the indomitable Charlotte Flair will vie for the marquee WWE Women’s Championship. The victors in these epic showdowns will become the official Buyback athletes, propelling their associated Topps Chrome cards into the credit-earning stratosphere of up to $200 per card.
Not all cards can strut their stuff in this program, akin to how not every wrestler makes it to the Royal Rumble. The inclusion criteria are quite succinct: only 2025 Topps Chrome WWE cards—excluding the elusive Sapphire edition—count towards the buyback bonanza. And, strictly speaking, only base set cards of specific numbers make the grade: Jey Uso’s card at number 106, Gunther at 2, Charlotte Flair strutting her stuff at 123, and Tiffany Stratton taking card number 182 into the hall of fame.
As for the credit values, they run the gamut based on card variation. Those holding a Base or Image Variation can expect a modest yet satisfying $20, enough to perhaps buy another booster pack to continue their collection. If you possess a Non-Numbered Refractor, prepare to pocket $40, ideal for glimpsing into more collectible adventures. Should you uncover a Numbered Refractor where the digits exceed the century mark, you’re looking at a cool $100 credit. Yet, if luck (and a meticulous eye for pristine card condition) is on your side and you have a Numbered Refractor sporting a number below 100, be ready to rejoice with a possible $200—akin to hitting the jackpot on a slot machine during your Vegas WrestleMania visit.
Topps’ expansion into the realm of WWE cards is a testament to the organization’s recognition of the wrestling fandom’s fervor and the undeniable cross-section between sports entertainment and collectible culture. With professional wrestling’s rich tapestry of storylines, larger-than-life personas, and electrifying events, welcoming WWE into the esteemed Buyback Program feels like a WrestleMania main event all its own—complete with pyrotechnics, entrance music, and the roar of an imaginary crowd.
Collectible enthusiasts and wrestling buffs alike can now look forward to a treasure hunt within their own stockpiles, eager to unearth those qualifying cards and capitalize on talents’ victorious moments under the WrestleMania spotlight. As Topps strengthens its bond with collectors through these programs, it bridges the now often digital gap between tangible nostalgia with the thrill of the courted unknown—a connection that transcends the wrestling ring’s ropes and the card binder’s pages.
As we build toward WrestleMania’s crescendo, fans will be dreaming not only of their favorite wrestlers’ triumphs but also of personal financial victories achieved through savvy Topps Chrome WWE card exchanges. Because in the world of professional wrestling and trading cards, everyone loves a good comeback story—or in this case, a worthy buyback.
