This month one thing that I never thought would happen happened. I got to actually go to WWE Headquarters and get more of a look at how the machine runs. As someone who has been a fan and covered pro wrestling for so long, it was hard not to take in such a surreal experience pulling up to the building with the big WWE logo.
Now, this wasn't the original Titan Towers that the company housed much of its operations for the longest time up until 2023. However, it didn't make things less impressive.
No, I wasn't there for a job interview (although I'd love for WWE to bring back its WWE Magazine; call me). It was to participate in the WWE 2K26 "Creator Fest" where I joined close to 200 members of the media, influencers, and content creators.
Over the years, 2K and WWE pull out all the stops to make the biggest splash for video game releases. Most of the time these gatherings happen tied to a Royal Rumble weekend for example. However, with the big event taking place in Saudi Arabia this year, organizers got the green light to host the festivities at the mother ship.
Now I've had the opportunity to be backstage for a Raw and numerous times at the WWE Performance Center including when the state-of-the-art facility opened in 2013.
This was a different experience all its own. Most of the game playing and red carpet was hosted in the unique lobby of the facility. Right when you walk through the doors, you're immersed with all things WWE.
I'm talking entrance music, screens and a massive Andre the Giant tribute mural that is truly awe-inspiring within the 13-story facility. One fully transformed from its roots as UBS trading floor and headquarters.
Amid all the activity, WWE opened its doors like perhaps never before by offering tours of the facility. Members of the team took guests around the hallways that consisted of WWE art, themed decor, repurposed pay-per-view pieces, bronze WWE legendary statues, and even SnackDown food spaces.
We were given an idea of how production was run with its show must-go-on mentality. It's hard not to walk away with newfound appreciation for how these hard-working and often unsung heroes get shows to screens each week.
I also walked away with some great interviews that were starting to get rolled out. My recent overall event coverage featuring comments from Tiffany Stratton, Chelsea Green, Trish Stratus, Blake Monroe, Joe Hendry, Tyler Breeze, and Ethan Page.
It was cool to see a cross-generational team-up when Trish and Blake posed for photos. Many who attended took the opportunity to take in WWE Headquarters themselves. "All Ego" even gathered some content.
Getting to interview Iyo Sky for the first time was a thrill. The way she exudes pure joy is infectious.
Paul Heyman was the perfect hype man as he started the proceedings, not missing a beat even after his mic had stopped working.
As CM Punk posed in front of the backdrop of his WWE 2K26 cover, you could see the moment was not lost on him. Even after all he has accomplished in his storied career, Punk remains humble and grateful for these opportunities.
Maybe even ones the "Best in the World" maybe didn't know would happen. As they say, never say never.
