Two new playable characters have been announced for WWE 2K26.
Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis may not be active competitors on WWE television, but fans will soon be able to step into the ring as both men in WWE 2K26. WWE 2K confirmed on social media that the current General Managers of Raw and SmackDown will be playable characters in the upcoming game.
Both Pearce and Aldis built successful in-ring careers before taking on their current roles, with each man holding the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship multiple times.
When Is WWE 2K26’s Release Date?
WWE 2K26 is set to launch on March 13 for the standard edition of the game, with three special editions: The Attitude Era edition, the Monday Night Wars edition and the King of Kings edition, launching early access on March 6.
Players can also pre-order the game to receive a special Joe Hendry pack, which includes Hendry as a playable character plus themed outfits and digital items for MyFaction and The Island.
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