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WWE

organizationactive18 mentionsFirst seen Feb 9, 2015Last seen Mar 14, 2026

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WWE is a organization mentioned in 2 episode(s).

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  • factualmedium

    WWE was one of the first Spike hardware games, arriving shortly after The Walking Dead

    Source: Zach SharpeDeep Dive: The Walking Dead PREVIEW
  • opinionhigh

    WWE is Stern's most significant gameplay miss among recent machines

    Source: Tony (podcast host)Episode 2 – Dirty Donny, Dangerous Golf, X-Com 2, & Pandemic
  • opinionhigh

    WWE new code improvements with spinner motor and tag team mechanics make the game significantly more enjoyable

    Source: Ron HallettEpisode 5 – Ghosting in the Machine
  • factualmedium

    WWE prohibited the original 'ramp chair' slammer arm design on WrestleMania

Recent Mentions (18)

  • Pinball game; power cord conflict with ABBA described as 'Sophie's choice'

    Don’s Pinball Podcast is live!Mar 14, 2026
  • Stern pinball game featuring controlled-kicker mechanism as a design callback to earlier machines

    Episode 263 - 1949 Chicago Coin ChampionNov 29, 2015
  • Referenced pinball machine with magnet flippers that Don notes lack precision/accuracy in gameplay

    Quick Alice thoughtsOct 7, 2024
  • Stern pinball machine with the first playfield color LCD screen; Chuck Ernst's first project at Stern; he created 14 movie clips for the screen

    Episode 57 - Chuck Ernst (Stern Pinball)Jun 18, 2019
  • Stern pinball game that Elliot Eisman worked on, described by Kaneda as early work where Eisman 'gets much better after that'

    Episode 947: "John Wick Designer Revealed!"May 5, 2024
  • Stern wide-body; new code improvements making it more appealing to Ron; features spinner motor, tag team mechanics, DLE variant

    Episode 5 – Ghosting in the MachineAug 11, 2016

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Source: Chat user 'Walco'
Day 4 of WRESTLEMANIA, Donated by Stern! - 2 / 2
  • Stern game marked as early Spike hardware release shortly after Walking Dead and SAM era

    Deep Dive: The Walking Dead PREVIEWApr 20, 2024
  • Referenced in context of Don's personal project to capture video signal from WWE mini-screen and scale to topper display

    A quick update on American PinballMar 12, 2025
  • Referenced as potential 'secret game' option; mentioned alongside Wizard of Oz

    Day 3 of TWILIGHT ZONE Battle. Feb '15 - 1 / 2Feb 19, 2015
  • IP licensor for WrestleMania pinball; made design decisions regarding machine mechanics

    Day 4 of WRESTLEMANIA, Donated by Stern! - 2 / 2Mar 7, 2015
  • Earlier Stern game that launched with Spike system; used as reference for MSRP pricing precedent

    Episode 74 - Beatles BlizzConNov 5, 2018
  • Stern pinball machine; cited as major gameplay miss by hosts; least favorite table in Kansas City area

    Episode 2 – Dirty Donny, Dangerous Golf, X-Com 2, & PandemicAug 18, 2016
  • Stern game severely criticized by Dennis as worst in catalog; described as unplayable despite Dennis's tournament success on it

    Episode 240 - Monster Hunting Listener EmailsMar 2, 2025
  • Stern pinball game identified as most recent major layout miss in LCD era

    Episode 156 - Games Games GamesDec 12, 2021
  • Stern game; Don acquiring LE version in exchange for selling Godzilla

    DPP #130 "Rumors and Road Trips!"Jun 24, 2024
  • Stern LE recently acquired by Zach; metallic powder coat gold variant well-executed per his assessment; sold shortly after acquisition

    The Pinball Show Ep 178: Derpie Dragons, Arnold Doppelganger, & Mexican Ice CreamJul 1, 2025
  • Entertainment license holder; described as reaching more than half of US homes with 100+ superstars and 320 annual live events

    WWE Wrestlemania Pinball from Stern PinballApr 9, 2015
  • Licensor; provided wrestlers, assets, commentary talent, and collaboration on game development

    Making of WWE Wrestlemania Pinball from Stern PinballFeb 9, 2015