Reporter & Wrestler
| Reporter & Wrestler | |
|---|---|
 The Reporter & Wrestler's spirit artwork in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, originally from Rhythm Heaven Fever | |
| First appearance | Rhythm Heaven Fever (2011, Rhythm Heaven series) Game & Wario (2013, Super Mario franchise) |
| Latest appearance | WarioWare: Move It! (2023) |
The Reporter & Wrestler are a pair of characters from the Ringside rhythm game in Rhythm Heaven Fever. They have made appearances in the WarioWare series and Super Smash Bros. series.
History[edit]
WarioWare series[edit]
Game & Wario[edit]
In the intro to the Pirates minigame in Game & Wario, the Reporter & Wrestler are seen standing in front of the clothing store in Diamond City where they use their artwork from Rhythm Heaven Fever.
WarioWare Gold[edit]
While not making a physical appearance in WarioWare Gold, the Wrestler is alluded to in Mr. Sparkles' Rank A character card. In it, the description mentions that Mr. Sparkles shares a gym with "that wrestler who gets interviewed all the time", referencing the gameplay of Ringside.
WarioWare: Get It Together![edit]
In WarioWare: Get It Together!, the Wrestler appears in the first level difficulty of Get Swole. Upon completing the microgame, the Reporter may appear.
WarioWare: Move It![edit]
During the intro cutscene to Dribble & Spitz's stage in WarioWare: Move It!, the Reporter & Wrestler appear in the stands watching the Caresaway Grand Prix.
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]
A trophy of the Reporter & Wrestler appears in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. Like the other WarioWare and Rhythm Heaven trophies, they are in alternate poses when the trophy is viewed from the back.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
A spirit of the Reporter & Wrestler appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. In World of Light, the spirit is found in the Mysterious Dimension on one of the paths above a skyscraper segment. The spirit can also appear on the Spirit Board.
Rhythm Heaven Megamix[edit]
When Ringside is played in the "Wario... Where? 2: The Sequel" course in Rhythm Heaven Megamix, the Reporter and Wrestler are dressed as Mona from her appearance in Shutter and Wario-Man, respectively.
Profiles and statistics[edit]
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]
| Trophy Wrestler & Reporter | ||
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| Category: Other | ||
( ) Appears in:Wii Rhythm Heaven Fever (02/2012) | ||
| () Trophy Box: 79: Wii & Wii U
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| How to unlock: Purchase at the Trophy Shop | ||
| Live from the Rhythm Arena! When the reporter asks, "Wubbadubbadubba, 'zat true?" the wrestler will answer on the beat. When the reporter is amazed and says, "Whoa, you go, big guy!" the wrestler will flex and pose. Finally, when the other reporters request the wrestler to "pose for the fans!" he will do just that. Wubbadubbadubba, that's cool! (American English) | ||
| Live from the Rhythm Arena, we bring you a true wrestling phenomenon! Swoon as he displays his outstanding physique! Marvel at his enlightening responses whenever he hears "Wubbadubbadubba, 'zat true?" And when he poses for the fans, we won't blame you if you faint. Whoa, you go, big guy! (British English) | ||
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
| Spirit #1198 Reporter & Wrestler | ||
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Series/game | Rhythm Heaven Series |
| Type | Primary | |
| Slots | 2 | |
| Class | Advanced | |
| Strength / effect(s) | Shield | |
| How to obtain | World of Light (Mysterious Dimension); Spirit Board | |
| Spirit battle | Opponent(s) | Pikachu |
| Conditions | Rule: Assist Trophy Enemies (Yuri Kozukata) Rule: Easy to Launch
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| Stage | Boxing Ring (Battlefield) | |
| Song | Title Theme - Punch-Out!! (Wii) |
Gallery[edit]
Game & Wario
Game & Wario
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Rhythm Heaven Megamix
Rhythm Heaven Megamix
WarioWare: Move It!
Names in other languages[edit]
Reporter[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | レポーター[1] Repōtā |
Reporter | |
| French (NOE) | La journaliste[2] | The journalist | |
| German | Reporter[3] | - | |
| Spanish | Periodista[4] | Journalist |
Wrestler[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | レスラー[1] Resurā |
Wrestler | |
| French (NOE) | La catcheur[2] | The wrestler | |
| German | Ringer[3] | Wrestler | |
| Spanish | Luchador[4] | - |
References[edit]
- ^ a b いちすけ（ichisuke） (December 19, 2019). 【WiiU】任天堂『ゲーム＆ワリオ』＿ストーリーモードOP~ED (50:42). YouTube. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- ^ a b Kirbendo - Let’s Play (July 7, 2013). Let's Play FR HD Game & Wario 11 - Pirates + Générique (13:04). YouTube. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- ^ a b PBStyle (February 14, 2014). Let's Play Game & Wario Part 9 [German] [HD] [100%] Pirates of the Caribbean & Credits (11:32). YouTube. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- ^ a b Cristian4Games (May 16, 2021). Game & Wario | Juego Completo en Español - Full Game Historia Completa (1:13:44). YouTube. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
| Game & Wario | ||
|---|---|---|
| Main characters | Wario (Captain Wario) • Mona • Jimmy T • Kat & Ana • Young Cricket • 9-Volt • 18-Volt • Dr. Crygor • Ashley • Dribble & Spitz • Pyoro • Orbulon • Penny • Fronk • Mike | |
| Minor characters | 5-Volt • Alien Bunny • Adventure King • Adventure King's Loyal Fans • Archer • Bear • Chorus Kids • Citizens of Diamond City • Detective Frank • Harry Onion • Editor Joe • Kitties • Master Mantis • Peter • Red • Reporter John • Reporter • Sal Out • Ski bunnies • Suspects • Squeaks • Wanderer • Wrestler | |
| Minigames | Single-player | Arrow • Shutter • Ski • Patchwork • Kung Fu • Gamer • Design • Ashley • Taxi • Pirates • Bowling • Bird |
| Multiplayer | Sketch • Fruit • Islands • Disco | |
| Microgames | Gold Digger • Sole Man • Mole • Break! • Rollout • Spotlight • Super Fly Swatter • Dinosaur • Eye Exam • Ball (G&W) • Samurai Slice • Matryoshka • Fake Out • Dachshund • Bananas • Fish • Loose Tooth • Allergy Attack • Transform! • Homeward • Record Guy • Windbag | |
| Locations | 9-Volt's House • Ashley's Mansion • Club Sugar • Diamond City • Dr. Crygor's Lab • Highway 56 • Toy Express • Wario's House | |
| Objects | Computer • Dribble's taxi • Fruit • Oinker • UFOs | |
| Miscellaneous | Gallery • Cluck-A-Pop • Bugband • Crystal Ball • Call Code • Mic • Mona Superscoop • Hint Card • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff | |
