Highlights
- Ring of Honor wrestler Athena paid tribute to Baldur’s Gate 3 character Karlach at a recent PPV event, thrilling fans with her unique entrance.
- Wrestlers portraying popular game characters during matches is not uncommon, with Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega, and Zelina Vega among those who have done so.
- Athena, known as Ember Moon in WWE, expressed her gratitude to Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian Studios for allowing her to represent the character.
In an interesting crossover between games and professional wrestling, Ring of Honor star Athena made a special entrance dressed in the colors of Karlach from the award-winning RPG Baldur’s Gate 3. The ROH Women’s Champion paid tribute to the Baldur’s Gate 3 character at the Supercard of Honor pay-per-view event.
Being an Origin character, Karlach is an integral part of Baldur’s Gate 3 and, hence, is popular among the fans. While some fans have created countless artworks of the character, others have found alternative ways to express their fondness. A few days ago, ROH athlete Athena dressed up as the Zariel tiefling for her highly anticipated title match at a major PPV in Philadelphia, US.
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On April 5, ROH Women’s Champion Athena paid homage to Baldur’s Gate 3 character Karlach at the Supercard of Honor PPV. During her entrance, she came out in a ring attire inspired by Karlach, complete with the character’s horns and her signature axe. The veteran wrestler, who is also known as Ember Moon from her time in WWE, successfully defended her title against Hikaru Shida in a grueling singles match.
Moreover, Athena later went on Twitter to thank Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian Studios and Dungeons and Dragons for letting her portray her favorite character. In the post, she also described herself as a “DND nerd,” sparking excitement among her fans.
Wrestlers Portraying Game Characters is a Regular Occurrence
Athena’s take on Baldur’s Gate 3 character Karlach isn’t the first time a wrestler has portrayed a popular game character during a match. In the past, many top names in wrestling, such as Cody Rhodes and Kenny Omega, have worn ring attires that give a nod to a game franchise. Back in 2018’s Ring of Honor: Final Battle, Rhodes and his wife Brandi dressed as Venom Snake and The Boss, respectively, from the Metal Gear series. On the other hand, AEW’s Omega has walked out to the ring dressed as Sephiroth from Final Fantasy, Akuma from Street Fighter, and other game characters throughout his career.
Moving on, WWE’s Zelina Vega is another wrestler who frequently channels her interest in gaming by wearing ring gear, reminiscent of famous game characters, for her matches. One of her notable tributes goes back to Royal Rumble 2020 when Vega picked the look of Sindel from the Mortal Kombat franchise. Apart from them, other wrestlers who are known to be avid gamers are Adam Cole, Xavier Woods, Miro (Rusev), Tyler Breeze, and Shayna Baszler. These athletes have also made multiple appearances on Woods’ YouTube channel, UpUpDownDown.
Baldur’s Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a Dungeons and Dragons inspired RPG developed and published by Larian Studios. Featuring both a single player and cooperative element, players create their character by selecting a starting class, take on quests, level up, and engage in turn-based combat using the D&D 5th edition rule set.
- Released
- August 3, 2023
- Franchise
- Baldur’s Gate
- How Long To Beat
- 30 Hours
- Metascore
- 96
