Photo Credit: Jon Jones and Cody Rhodes’ Instagram
TKO Group, the parent company of the largest MMA and professional wrestling companies in the world, UFC and WWE, recently released the best walkouts of 2024, featuring talents from both organizations. The list consists of some prominent heavyweight names from both organizations.
TKO Group recently uploaded the listicle video on their Instagram channel. The seventh spot is reserved for the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion, Jon Jones, who defeated Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 309.
Jones is followed by the Final Boss of WWE, The Rock. On day one of WrestleMania 40, The Great One competed against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins by teaming up with Roman Reigns. His entrance was the highlight of the night. Walking through the fire made of The Rock’s signature Brahma Bull sign, it was a beautifully created visual treat for the fans.
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Up next is Cody Rhodes’ WrestleMania 40 entrance against Roman Reigns on day two. Accompanied by his wife Brandie Rhodes, the American Nightmare wore a skull mask, mirroring his neck tattoo. It is followed by the former UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley’s entrance at UFC 306, where the 30-year-old suffered a defeat against Mareb Dvalishvili.
At the third spot is Rhea Ripley’s entrance from Survivor Series. She carried herself with style wearing the devil’s mask with horns while rocking an elegant maroon outfit. UFC’s best and second-ranked walkout is Alex Pereira, featuring UFC 300, 303, and 307. What made his entrances iconic was the symbolic act of firing an invisible bow and arrow.
WWE’s Jey Uso secures the top spot on the list, featuring his entrance from BackLash France. The electrifying LDLC Arena put their hands in the air alongside the former Intercontinental Championship, creating a thunderous atmosphere.
Roman Reigns And AJ Styles Are Surprising Exclusions
Roman Reigns missed four months of action this year, taking a hiatus after the record-breaking WWE Championship reign that ended at the Grandest Stage of Them All. His entrance at WrestleMania 40 was spellbinding, performed by Philadelphia-based orchestra performers. Meanwhile, the entrance song evolved into Roman Reigns’ current theme song named ‘I am Greatness’. Therefore, it is among the unexpected exclusions from the list.
AJ Styles’s Backlash France entrance would be another notable walkout worth mentioning. While it was The Phenomenal One’s normal entrance, the high-energy atmosphere of the arena turned into an extraordinary visual. When Styles stood in the ring looking at the camera, the passionate French fans cheered his name to the fullest. The noise was so high that the camera wobbled, creating an unprecedented sight for the television viewers.
Avik Das is an English Literature graduate with an experience of over six years as a professional writer. He has written for renowned publications such as The Sportster, Sportskeeda, Pinkvilla, and The Things
