The New York Mets are rolling out a truly wild Francisco Lindor bobblehead this Friday night at Citi Field, a collaboration with WWE that’s already got fans talking. This isn’t just any giveaway, folks; it features Lindor standing in a wrestling ring, the WWE Championship belt slung over his shoulder. You gotta wonder what’s going on, especially with the team sitting at a tough 63-77 record, dead last in the National League East.
Lindor’s .231 Season Gets a Championship Belt
This unique bobblehead is a definite head-turner, and the Mets’ official X account showed it off, teasing fans who want to get their hands on it. The first 18,000 in attendance for Friday’s home game against the San Francisco Giants are the lucky ones. The Mets have done this before, too, with a Todd Frazier-WWE Championship bobblehead in 2019 and a Mr. Met dressed as Jey Uso bobblehead last year. They clearly know how to get people excited with these collector’s items.
But let’s be real, the context here is wild. Francisco Lindor, a five-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger winner, has been struggling through a difficult 2026 season. His slash line is sitting at .231/.316/.424, with only 15 home runs and 36 RBI. The Mets as a whole are struggling, too, with that 63-77 record putting them squarely in last place.
A Tough Season, But Fans Are Still Showing Up
Despite the team’s struggles and Lindor’s personal performance this year, a large crowd is expected at Citi Field on Friday. It just goes to show you the power of a desirable collector’s item. Fans are clearly ready to snatch up this unique bobblehead of Lindor, WWE Championship in tow, even if the team’s on-field performance isn’t exactly championship-worthy. They’ll face the Giants on Friday, and you know those 18,000 fans will be hoping for a win to go with their new collectible.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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