Ready 2 Rumble is the title of a Midway boxing video game released for the Dreamcast in 1999, famous for its arcade energy and over-the-top presentation. The phrase plays on Michael Buffer's iconic ringside catchphrase Let's get ready to rumble, swapping in the numeral 2 for style. Long after the game faded, the line lived on in memes and edit culture, where creators use it to give everyday matchups the gravity of a title fight. Its enduring use comes from that instantly recognisable rhythm that signals competition is about to begin.