Buzz Break: 2020 Topps WWE NXT wrestling cards (hobby box)

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The box: 2020 Topps WWE NXT wrestling cards (hobby)
First Buzz preview & checklist: Click here
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (when available) 

Keep reading to see a full breakdown and gallery for this one.

Packs per box: 2
Cards per pack: 25
Cards in this box: 46
Base set completion: 
19 of 100 (19 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notables on base cards – See past breaks for a sampling of the highlight cards.

Inserts: 27 (just inserts and hits in gallery this time)
Roster (12) – Toni Storm, Aliyah, Adam Cole, Xia Li (2), Tegan Nox, Santana Garrett, Dominik Dijakovic, Flash Morgan Webster, Steve Cutler, Kushida, Matt Riddle
Called Up (4) – Ricochet, Aleister Black, Otis, Angelo Dawkins
Johnny Gargano Tribute (4) – Johnny Gargano
Bronze parallels (6) – Finn Balor, Keith Lee, Imperium, The Undisputed Era, Roderick Strong
Blue parallels (1) – Swerve Scott (/50)

Autographs/Memorabilia: 2
Roster Autographs (1) – Kushida
Silver Shirt Relic Autographs (1) – Trent Seven (/25)

What's Buzz-worthy: The Silver Relic auto here is one in 47 packs -- that's one per three cases -- so, statistically, it's a win to find that one. However, the demand for him and the other international draw in this box isn't big dollars-wise -- even if both have appeal beyond their NXT runs. That will happen with this one -- it's a mix of new prospects (some hits, some misses) and some veteran stars from elsewhere making their way to WWE via its developmental ranks for the first time. Why am I revisiting this one? This particular release is a favorite of mine and it will 100-percent be part of the lineup for my annual wrestling breaks marathon here, BuzzMania 8, on April 18 before Mania the following two days. (Mark your calendars, kids.) While this was a good box, it wasn't good enough to make that card but -- spoiler alert -- my other box(es) will. ... For more thoughts, check out my past breaks ... I've literally busted multiple cases of this one for a few reasons. It's a winning format save for one thing about the base checklist -- had it included the women's highlights (those were saved for the women's set, despite a strong roster here) this release would have been perfect. Here's hoping some of the variables and inclusions used in this one make a comeback with Topps in 2025.

Product Grade: A (small boxes help this one a ton)
Box Grade: B+ (statistically good pulls for the two hits, but not names in big demand for WWE)
Fun Grade: B (missed on the rookies, but the numbered parallel is a good find in 2025)

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