Summary
WWE 2Kis a great archive of the best and most entertaining wrestlers of a certain year, along with innovations in match types. WithWWE 2K24, the prolific wrestling company spotlighted 40 years of WrestleMania and a roster of incredible talent, including the new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Cody Rhodes.
Throughout the years, WWE games have been quite generous in the number of playable wrestlers, as they not only include current roster members, but also unexpected characters. They are usually celebrities who either appeared on WWE programming, like Bad Bunny and Arnold Schwarzenegger, or worked with the company in some capacity, like rapper andWWE 2K24soundtrack curator Post Malone. Recently, there have been more appearances by social media personalities, which might be a good opportunity for futureWWE 2Kgames.
After Logan Paul, WWE 2K Could Include More Streamers and YouTubers
In 2022, YouTuber Logan Paul surprised many people when he debuted as a WWE wrestler. Despite criticisms being hurled at him because of his problematic content in the past, Paul managed to impress WWE fans with his athleticism, and was a DLC character inWWE 2K22. He further cemented his WWE legacy after winning the United States Championship, andearning a 90 rating inWWE 2K24.
Paul has also made his mark in another way: bringing out social media stars KSI and IShowSpeed to his WrestleMania matches, with both of them dressed up as the Prime mascot. Although they only made cameos in the PLEs, they could become playable characters in futureWWE 2Kgames or DLCs.
In previous WWE games, DLC and secret characters don’t necessarily have to be wrestlers. Post Malone, for example, hasn’t stepped into the ring, butWWE 2K24fans can play as him. With YouTubers and streamers becoming modern-day celebrities, especially with Paul’s fame, it wouldn’t be that far-fetched to see KSI and IShowSpeed in aWWE 2Kgame. It might be too soon to add them to an upcomingWWE 2K24DLC, but there might be room in theWWE 2K25roster. This could also open the door for other social media stars that might show up in future PLEs, and they don’t have to be friends with Paul to do so.
Creator Boxing Could Influence Them to Try Wrestling
While many YouTubers and streamers haven’t trained to become wrestlers, many have joined or expressed interest in joining creator boxing matches. These events, likeLudwig’s chessboxing tournament, have been widely successful, with fans paying to see their favorite creators duking it out in the ring. Training to compete in boxing tournaments is not easy and shouldn’t be taken lightly, but this could also be a sign of how such events could influence content creators to take up other contact sports, like wrestling.
Following hisWrestleMania 40appearance, IShowSpeed suggested that content creators should also have a WWE-inspired event. While there’s no sign of it pushing through just yet, fans also pointed out the risks of injury if inexperienced creators don’t learn how to take a bump safely. Perhaps this could be possible if WWE collaborates with select YouTubers and/or streamers in a special event or segment on one of its shows.
Logan Paul has definitely opened the doors for content creators to pursue a wrestling career, while also introducing new fans to this form of entertainment. It might take some time before KSI, IShowSpeed, and other social media stars to show up inWWE 2Kgames, but fans can always use Create-A-Wrestler to make a version of their favorite creators.
WWE 2K24
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FORTY YEARS OF WRESTLEMANIAWrestleMania is the biggest event in sports entertainment, where Superstars become WWE Legends. Experience a gripping retelling of WrestleMania’s greatest moments in 2K Showcase of the Immortals, where you can relive a collection of some of the most unforgettable, career-defining matches.AN ICONIC ROSTERWWE 2K24 boasts a star-studded roster featuring WWE Legends like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Undertaker, and Andre the Giant, alongside current WWE Superstars like “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, and Roman Reigns, whose larger-than-life entrances and signature moves are heightened by ultra-realistic graphics.NEW MATCH TYPESFrom Guest Referee to Casket, Gauntlet, and Ambulance matches, there are a bevy of new match types to experience in WWE 2K24, including support for multiple Superstars in Backstage Brawl.PROVE YOURSELF IN MyRISEUnleash your raw talent and become the undisputed champ in MyRISE, featuring two thrilling career arcs and original storylines chronicling your ascent to WWE stardom from the men’s and women’s divisions.BUILD YOUR FACTIONAssemble your favorite WWE Superstars and Legends in MyFACTION. Acquire cards, build a dominant faction, compete in online multiplayer and the all-new ranked quickplay. Plus, earn exciting promotional and final rank rewards as you climb the new seasonal leaderboard!
