Six figures have been announced for November 2026, and the Chase in this wave could not have arrived at a better time. It shows Shinsuke Nakamura without his mask, just a few weeks after he returned to SmackDown with his face covered. There is a one-in-six chance of finding it.
A wave that fits perfectly with WWE in 2026
Funko built its selection around the roster's recent storylines rather than simply choosing a list of marketable names.
CM Punk spent the beginning of the year with the World Heavyweight Championship around his waist, until losing it to Roman Reigns on the night of April 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, in a match Dave Meltzer rated five stars and ranked among the best in WrestleMania history. Bron Breakker challenged Punk for that title as early as January, before suffering an injury and making a surprise return at WrestleMania 42. As for Nakamura, his masked return to SmackDown in August revived an entire storyline.
Three of the six figures therefore tie directly into storylines from the current year. The other two, Randy Orton and Ron Simmons, follow a different logic.
Shinsuke Nakamura – POP #219: an unmasked Chase with perfect timing
The Japanese wrestler returned to SmackDown in August 2026 wearing a mask, accompanied by a mystery partner since revealed as Kyoki. The mask quickly attracted attention, particularly because it came from the same workshop that made The Fiend's mask.
Funko is therefore releasing the masked version as the standard figure, while reserving the unmasked face for the Chase. One chance in six. For a wrestler whose entire current storyline revolves around what he is hiding, it is the perfect use of the mechanic.
The effect on the market is already visible: the standard version is listed at around €16, while the Chase is selling for more than €54 from retailers offering it separately.
CM Punk – POP #220, the only Deluxe in the wave
It is the largest piece in the set, part of the Pop! Deluxe line, standing 16.5 cm tall and listed at €29.99.
Funko sums up the character in one sentence: « this anti-establishment, rebellious wrestler brings a no-nonsense attitude to any lineup ». It is hard to find a more accurate description of a wrestler whose entire career was built around clashing with the management of his own company, all the way to a dramatic departure and a comeback nobody thought would ever happen.
The Deluxe format makes sense here because of his status. Punk spent a large part of 2026 as world champion and delivered the standout match of the card at WrestleMania 42.
Randy Orton in RKO position – POP #217
The official name of the figure is Randy Orton (Viper Stance) (RKO), and it freezes him in the middle of performing his signature move.
That choice is no coincidence. The RKO has long since gone beyond the world of wrestling: “RKO outta nowhere” became one of the internet's most recycled meme formats, applied to skateboard falls, disastrous weddings and soccer goals. Orton is probably the wrestler whose single signature move is most recognizable even to people who do not watch WWE.
Choosing the move rather than his entrance pose means representing what the character is known for beyond wrestling fans themselves.
Bron Breakker and Ron Simmons complete the card
- Bron Breakker – POP #216: the January challenger, who returned from injury by hitting Seth Rollins with a spear on the first night of WrestleMania 42. There are not many wrestlers on the roster with that level of explosiveness, and Funko had yet to release a recent version of the character.
- Ron Simmons – POP #218: the only veteran in the wave, and the most unexpected choice. He became the first African-American world heavyweight champion in history in 1992 and is a member of the Hall of Fame. But if he is here, it is just as much because of his “DAMN!”, a one-word catchphrase that became a cult phenomenon in its own right.
Both are listed in the same price range as the other standard figures, between €16 and €17.
What to look for
Nakamura's Chase is obviously the standout piece in the wave, and its current resale price shows that the market has already understood that. Trying your luck with the standard version remains far more reasonable than paying three times the price upfront.
The CM Punk Deluxe comes next, both for its format and because it captures a very specific moment in his career. Ron Simmons, meanwhile, is the one most likely to disappear from shelves within six months: veteran figures tend to be produced in smaller quantities and are rarely reissued. Pre-orders are open, with the release scheduled for November 2026.
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