WWE SUPERSTARS “THE NEW DAY” DRESS AS FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE CHARACTERS IN GROUNDBREAKING WRESTLEMANIA 33 ENTRANCE

LOS ANGELES (Apr. 3, 2017) – WWE Superstars Big E, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods, all members of “The New Day” were part of an exciting kick-off to WrestleMania 33 tonight at the Orlando Citrus Bowl as part of a partnership between WWE and Square Enix®, makers of the popular FINAL FANTASY® video game franchise.
 
The trio, who hosted WrestleMania, dressed as characters from critically acclaimed online game FINAL FANTASY® XIV in a one-of-a-kind, FINAL FANTASY-themed entrance to WrestleMania 33, WWE’s biggest event of the year and pop culture spectacular that streamed live around the world on WWE Network.
 
Big E, dressed as the Samurai, Xavier Woods as the Monk, and Kofi as the Red Mage entered riding their “POP-cycle” bike, which was styled with memorable FINAL FANTASY XIV characters – Moogles and Chocobos!
 
You can watch the entrance here.
 
WWE worked in collaboration with Square Enix to produce the entrance. Fans can go to www.ffxiv-freetrial.com/wwe to sign up for a free trial of the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Game. Start your free trial today and join the six million other players who have experienced the critically acclaimed game before the release of its next expansion.  Releasing June 20^th, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood™ – continues the amazing story allowing players to “Join the Resistance” against the evil Garlean Empire.
 
More behind-the-scenes content from the making of this one-of-a-kind WrestleMania / Final Fantasy XIV entrance will be available in the coming months.
 
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics®, and Eidos Montréal™. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 130 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 70 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 58 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
 
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://www.na.square-enix.com/.
 
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