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Can Cesaro & Jack Swagger Remain the Real Americans?

Mattel WWE Series 37 Zeb Colter!

Leading up to the WrestleMania 30 Tag Team Championship match, Cesaro and Jack Swagger have had their share of differences. Jack Swagger, once a main event player and powerful rookie, has taken a back seat as of late to his unsolicited partner, Cesaro. Cesaro, after a successful run with the United States Championship, has taken to using the ‘Real Americans’ tag team to his advantage and showcasing a stronger, more efficient side, gaining himself a WWE World Heavyweight Championship match at Elimination Chamber and momentum going into WrestleMania 30. Since then, both men have been at odds with their manager, Jack Swagger’s uncle, Zeb Colter playing their praises against each other. No one is sure as to why Zeb Colter would cause distrust between his two protégés, but they have managed to remain a team leading up to the Tag Team Championship opportunity. Mattel WWE wrestling figure fans have perfect versions of all three members of the ‘Real Americans’ to re-create the mistrust…or to make it dive even quicker than before.

Mattel WWE Series 37 Zeb Colter!

Mattel WWE Series 37 Zeb Colter!

Zeb Colter is the mouthpiece of the ‘Real Americans’ tag team. With his shaking fists and dislike for anything he considers ‘anti-American’ he has been a loud, obnoxious presence in the WWE since coming to the aid of his nephew Jack Swagger. Recruiting Cesaro as another person he considers a ‘true Patriot,’ Colter often favors Cesaro and his outstanding ability over that of his nephew. In Mattel WWE Series 37, his spot on likeness is featured and in great detail, obvious by the likes of his dastardly mustache, combat vest and tie. You can almost expect the wrestling figure to shout ‘We the People’ in the middle of the night.

Mattel WWE Elite 23 Cesaro!

Mattel WWE Elite 23 Cesaro!

Cesaro was already doing his best to let the WWE Universe know that he considered himself more of an appreciative American than many of those who call the United States their home. Waving a flag and carrying the United States Championship as seen here in Mattel WWE Elite 23, Cesaro has since joined up with Swagger and Colter and offered a new level to the patriotism they carry. With the devastating ‘Cesaro swing,’ amazing uppercuts and brute strength, he’s one of the fastest rising WWE Superstars and clearly brings about the jealous ire of his partner, Jack Swagger.

Mattel WWE Elite 26 Jack Swagger!

Mattel WWE Elite 26 Jack Swagger!

Since opting to take a more ‘middle American’ approach to his wrestling style and demeanor, Jack Swagger has become scruffier, grumpier and more aggressive. No longer the smiling golden boy, Swagger feels, at the behest of his Uncle Zeb, that he is representative of what a true American really is. The ‘All American American’ is in Mattel WWE Elite 26 with his new look, waving a ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ flag and a black and grey wrestling singlet. While he may be jealous of his uncle taking a liking to Cesaro, Jack Swagger has raw wrestling ability of his own that is not to be overlooked, especially when in contention for the WWE Tag Team Championships. The ‘Real Americans’ could walk out triumphant at WrestleMania 30 thanks to Jack Swagger.

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Believe in The Shield Mattel WWE Figures in 2013!

It has been a big year for The Shield as most stables in the WWE don’t last for more than a sneeze. The Shield celebrated 1 year of existence at this year’s Survivor Series Pay Per View and are still seemingly going strong. Being the hot team that they are, they are bound to have hugely anticipated Mattel WWE figures. Debuting in both Elite and WWE Series figures, check out what we have seen from Mattel for The Shield below:

Dean Ambrose in Mattel WWE Series 33!

Dean Ambrose in Mattel WWE Series 33!

Dean Ambrose became the first Mattel WWE Shield figure to be released, with his debut figure in Series 33. Complete with molded vest, it was clear Mattel would not be pulling any punches when it came to The Shield!

Mattel WWE Battle Packs 24 The Shield!

Mattel WWE Battle Packs 24 The Shield!

Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns completed the trio soon after in Battle Packs 24, both getting the molded vest treatment with their debut figures. This set came with a folding chair to add extra punch.

Mattel WWE Elite 25 Seth Rollins!

Mattel WWE Elite 25 Seth Rollins!

In Elite 25, Seth Rollins received Elite articulation and included a table AND super size ladder, referencing The Shield’s powerful TLC Pay Per View match from December 2012.

Dean Ambrose in Mattel WWE Elite 25!

Dean Ambrose in Mattel WWE Elite 25!

Dean Ambrose, showing the wilder side of the group, included a Chair to round off the TLC Pay Per View reference and a brand new accessory, a handheld camera! Taping viral videos is definitely a way to promote justice.

Roman Reigns in Mattel WWE Elite 26

Roman Reigns in Mattel WWE Elite 26

Lastly, Roman Reigns showed up in Mattel WWE Elite 26 (just in time for Christmas delivery) with a ringside barricade, just the right size to showcase that devastating spear Reigns has mastered.

 

The Shield are one of the hottest teams in wrestling today, and no doubt one of the hottest wrestling teams of the past decade. 2013 has most certainly been their year, and they show no signs of stopping the delivery of their unique brand of justice.

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