Buzz Break: 2023 Leaf Heroes of Wrestling trading cards

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The box: 2023 Leaf Heroes of Wrestling trading cards
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com
Signers list: Click here
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Keep reading for a full breakdown and gallery of what was in this one.

Packs per box: 1
Cards per pack: 11
Base set completion: 
N/A this time (parallel set in this box)
Duplicates: 0

Base cards – N/A

Insert/short-print cards: 10 (all in gallery below with some base)
Blue parallels (10) – Bret Hart, Chris Jericho, Cody Rhodes, Hulk Hogan, John Cena, Kane, Ric Flair, Sasha Banks, Steve Austin, Ted DiBiase

Autographs/Memorabilia: 1
Autographs (1) – Rich Swann

What's Buzz-worthy: I picked up a 20-box case of this one at a solid price but this one is a straggler of sorts that sets the stage for what's to come once I rip into things there. What is this? It's a simple wrestling retail box that includes one pack (a set of 10 cards) of some top/notable names of the past and present and then a companion autographed card in a top-loader from a deep checklist of about 100 signers who only have ink. The 10 cards in the set do not change but there are parallels here for both types of cards -- White (base), Gold, Red, Blue, Green, Purple -- and then printing plates were mentioned, but not specific as which type of set. The good news on ink? There are big names and some signers with their first/only certified auto cards here. The bad news on ink? A number of them might not be that pricey ... at least for now while they are easily available. The looks here are more a Photoshop caricature style of art for the main set with the inked cards having the same feel but perhaps not as exaggerated. Over time, these should dry up just like the previous Leaf sets did. This box? It's got a base auto for a first-time signer, a veteran who has worked for a number of promotions including WWE and Impact with a ton of championship reigns. ... Among the newer and biggest names possible on autos? Adam Page, Arn Anderson, Bret Hart, Chris Jericho, Cody Rhodes, El Hijo del Vikingo, Eric Bischoff, Hulk Hogan, Mark Henry, Minoru Suzuki, Paul Wight, Penta El Zero M, Rey Fenix, Ric Flair, Ron Simmons, Sabu, Sasha Banks, Scarlett Bordeaux, The Great Muta, Torrie Wilson and a number of other international names and WWE/AEW/Impact names from the past and present. The lineup is mostly men's stars, which might hurt break values some, but this one is definitely for the collector of wrestling who likes ink. Grabbing these a few at a time or by the case might allow for the best scenario of finding a notable name but the parallel colors can flow well here on both fronts so that can help, especially if a particular color might be eluding somebody trying to collect 'em all. I'm not sure if my future breaks here will be drawn out or do a few boxes at a time but this one is worth a look, especially if it pops up in some sales on the cheap, which might be a possibility this year. I need to scout the lists myself and see what I might want to chase ... but if the price is right I just might rip more.

Product Grade: B+ (deep autograph checklist ... which is good but can also be a negative at times value-wise)
Box Grade: A- (parallel set, base auto ... though Swann's only auto cards are here)
Fun Grade: B (just a set and an auto but drama comes with colors and who you may find)

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