Nikki Bella brought serious star power to Martinez, California on Saturday night and the trading card world showed up in a big way. The WWE Superstar made a special appearance at DVY Cards and Collectibles as part of Fanatics Collectibles annual Topps Rip Night, an international celebration of sports trading cards and memorabilia that took over more than 800 hobby shops across 20 countries. Inside the packed shop, fans lined up shoulder-to-shoulder around glass display cases filled with rare cards, sealed packs, and collectibles. Kids and longtime fans got the chance to meet Nikki, snap photos, and interact up close with one of WWEs biggest names. From signing items to posing with families and trading card enthusiasts, Bella kept the energy high throughout the night. Topps Rip Night wasnt just a California moment it was a global takeover. Across the country, sports icons popped up at hobby shops for similar appearances, including Tom Brady in Miami, Anthony Edwards in Minneapolis, Caleb Williams in Beverly Hills, Mike Trout in Arizona, and Cody Rhodes in Georgia. Even Hollywood got involved with Emma Roberts making an appearance in Atlanta. At DVY, the scene felt more like a mini fan convention than a card shop. Attendees participated in pack wars, trivia, in-store games, and exclusive giveaways including special Topps Rip Night packs that collectors couldnt grab anywhere else. For Nikki Bella, the appearance marked another crossover moment between pro wrestling and the booming trading card hobby. Wrestling cards have exploded in popularity over the last few years, and seeing a WWE name headline one of the featured shops shows just how mainstream the hobby has become. By the end of the night, dozens of fans walked out with selfies, autographs, and stories theyll probably be telling for years and thats exactly what Topps Rip Night is designed to create. With wrestling stars and pro athletes now regular fixtures in card shops, is this the future of fan engagement? What do you think about WWE Superstars popping up at hobby shops like this? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know. G Add as a preferred source on Google
