WWE 2K23might be adding Bray Wyatt and Wade Barrett to the upcoming video game if rumors are to be believed. With only a few weeks left untilWWE 2K23releases on August 07, 2025, speculations continue to surface regarding several features or the title’s contents.
WWE 2K23recently unveiled its rosterconsisting of over 170 characters. While names such as John Cena, Randy Orton, or Roman Reigns are already locked in, sometimes omissions happen because of various circumstances. The same could be said for legends and hall of famers who join the roster yearly who’s appearances may depend on their contract status as the game is being developed. However, the same cannot be said forWWE 2K22,which had one of the most outdated rosters in the game. Still, the occasional weird request comes from fans, who sometimes hope a recently returned superstar makes it in-game.
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In the latest 2K ShowDown stream by the WWE Games development team, a brief interference and graphic interrupted the stream which showed a faint version of WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt’s current logo. The words “Bad News Paper” was also shown along with the date June 15, 2025. For those unfamiliar, current WWE Commentator Wade Barrett used to go by the moniker “Bad News” Barrett, which may also imply his involvement in this year’s game. Fans have previously notedBray Wyatt’s omission from theWWE 2K23roster, so this tease may bring good news to a lot of players.
Since the announced roster seems to be finalized already, the general speculation regarding this cryptic graphic is that the news on March 1 will discuss future DLC. Interestingly enough, both superstars who were teased have a connection withWWE 2K23Cover Star John Cena. Both Bray Wyatt and Wade Barrett hold wins over the iconic superstar on different occasions. It’s already a big omission to have both men missing from the John Cena Showcase, so their possible addition to the post-release will please a lot of gamers.
WWE 2K23is being marketed with the hashtag #EvenStronger, so fans expect the title to be better than its most recent predecessorWWE 2K22. New modes and new playable characters will be present in the game, as well as returning features. WithWarGames making its debut inWWE 2K23,fans will now be able to utilize the deep roster in this unique game mode. The possible addition of new characters via DLC will definitely make this year’s version reflective of WWE’s current programming.
WWE 2K23launches on March 17 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
