WWE 2K26 is positioning its roster as the biggest in the series to date, with a reported target of 300–400+ playable characters once special editions and DLC are included. Well ahead of launch, a substantial chunk of that lineup is already locked in through trailers, edition covers, and early roster reveals, spanning the modern WWE shows and a deep cut of Attitude Era and WCW names.
Quick answer: As of late January 2026, WWE 2K26 has 60+ individually named wrestlers confirmed across Raw, SmackDown, NXT, Attitude Era, and WCW, with publishers and partner sites describing the full launch roster as “300+” to “400+” superstars and legends once everything is counted.
WWE 2K26 roster state (late January 2026)
Right now, the roster splits into two layers: a fully confirmed group of named characters already shown or listed, and a wider promise about overall scale. The confirmed group is what you can treat as guaranteed for launch, while the wider numbers outline the ceiling the developers are aiming for.
| Roster bucket | Status | Representative names | Quantity claim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed modern main roster | Explicitly listed for 2K26 | CM Punk, Asuka, Bayley, Grayson Waller, Jimmy & Jey Uso, Logan Paul, Rhea Ripley, Sami Zayn | Dozens named so far |
| Confirmed NXT | Explicitly listed for 2K26 | Oba Femi, Blake Monroe, Myles Borne, Ricky Saints, Zaria, Jaida Parker, Lola Vice | ~10+ named so far |
| Confirmed Attitude Era legends | On Attitude Era Edition cover / roster pages | Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Triple H, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Kane, Kurt Angle, Chyna, Trish Stratus, Lita | ~15+ named so far |
| Confirmed WCW / Monday Night War | On Monday Night War Edition and roster trackers | Goldberg, Booker T, Eric Bischoff, Hollywood Hogan, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall | High single digits named so far |
| Overall reported roster size | Franchise‑level positioning | Includes current WWE, legends, WCW/nWo, NXT, DLC | “300+” to “400+” wrestlers |
Confirmed modern WWE superstars (Raw and SmackDown)
The current‑day television roster provides the bulk of confirmed names so far. These are wrestlers explicitly listed as part of 2K26, not just assumed carry‑overs from previous games.
| Brand | Confirmed superstars |
|---|---|
| Raw | Asuka, Bayley, CM Punk, Finn Bálor, Grayson Waller, IYO SKY, Je'Von Evans, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Kofi Kingston, Logan Paul, Lyra Valkyria, Maxxine Dupri, Raquel Rodriguez, Rhea Ripley, Roxanne Perez, Stephanie Vaquer, Xavier Woods |
| SmackDown | Alexa Bliss, Angelo Dawkins, Carmelo Hayes, Charlotte Flair, Chelsea Green, Damian Priest, Lash Legend, Michin, Montez Ford, Nia Jax, R-Truth, Sami Zayn, The Miz, Tiffany Stratton, Trick Williams, Zelina |
Separate roster trackers and Q&A sections also frame CM Punk, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, Bianca Belair, and Gunther as part of the main 2K26 lineup, but many of those names have not yet appeared in the granular Raw/SmackDown brand breakdowns.
Confirmed NXT wrestlers and new video‑game debuts
NXT is getting a more defined presence this year, including several wrestlers stepping into a WWE game for the first time.
| Category | NXT names | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Returning NXT names | Ethan Page, Jacy Jayne, Jaida Parker, Lexis King, Lola Vice, Oba Femi, Shawn Spears, Sol Ruca | Previously present in 2K25 or other content and now listed again for 2K26 |
| New to NXT section | Blake Monroe, Myles Borne, Ricky Saints, Zaria | Flagged as “NEW” on the official roster page and described as first‑time game inclusions |
Elsewhere, Oba Femi, Ricky Saints, Zaria, Myles Borne, and Blake Monroe are already grouped as a core 2K26 NXT subset, with Oba Femi specifically noted as NXT Champion.
Confirmed women’s division across all brands
The women’s roster cuts across Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and the Attitude Era.
| Segment | Confirmed women |
|---|---|
| Main roster (current) | Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Bayley, Charlotte Flair, Chelsea Green, IYO SKY, Lyra Valkyria, Maxxine Dupri, Michin, Nia Jax, Raquel Rodriguez, Rhea Ripley, Roxanne Perez, Stephanie Vaquer, Tiffany Stratton, Zelina |
| NXT | Blake Monroe, Jacy Jayne, Jaida Parker, Lash Legend, Lola Vice, Myles Borne, Sol Ruca, Zaria |
| Attitude Era / legends | Lita, Trish Stratus, Chyna, Stephanie McMahon |
Additional speculation pushes names like Torrie Wilson, Kelly Kelly, Brie Bella and Leilani Kai as likely DLC or later‑wave legends, but those are not yet part of the confirmed list.
Attitude Era legends confirmed for WWE 2K26
Attitude Era content sits at the center of 2K26’s marketing, and that shows in the confirmed legends. Between the Attitude Era Edition cover and dedicated legends lists, the following names are treated as locked in:
| Group | Legends |
|---|---|
| Main Attitude Era headliners | Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Triple H, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Kane, Kurt Angle |
| Women’s legends | Trish Stratus, Lita, Chyna, Stephanie McMahon |
| Tag‑team and faction names | Bubba Ray Dudley, D‑Von Dudley, Booker T, Eric Bischoff |
The Attitude Era Edition cover itself features Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker, Kane, Kurt Angle, Chyna, Trish Stratus, Lita, Stephanie McMahon, and The Dudley Boyz, and those same names appear again in roster summaries.
WCW, nWo, and Monday Night War legends
The Monday Night War Edition expands the roster with WCW and nWo‑aligned characters tied to that era’s WWE vs. WCW rivalry.
| Role | WCW / Monday Night War names | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Explicitly confirmed | Goldberg, Booker T, Eric Bischoff | Named as Monday Night War Edition content and listed on multiple roster breakdowns |
| Implied via nWo focus | Hollywood Hogan, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall | Frequently grouped under nWo branding; treated as WCW/nWo legends in roster previews |
Separate legends lists on 2K26 roster pages also show Hollywood Hogan, Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall alongside Attitude Era talent like Kane and Kurt Angle, further reinforcing their inclusion.
“New” vs returning superstars in WWE 2K26
The roster is not just about raw count; it also changes who is in and out relative to WWE 2K25. Two buckets matter here: characters brand‑new to the franchise, and those effectively confirmed to drop out.
| Change type | Names | Context |
|---|---|---|
| First‑time WWE game characters | Blake Monroe, Myles Borne, Ricky Saints, Zaria | Flagged as “NEW” and called out as not present in WWE 2K25 |
| Likely removals versus 2K25 | Akam, Andrade, Ashante Thee Adonis, Baron Corbin, Blair Davenport, Braun Strowman, Carlito, Carmella, Cedric Alexander, Cora Jade, Dakota Kai, Duke Hudson, Eddy Thorpe, Elektra Lopez, Gigi Dolin, Giovanni Vinci, Indi Hartwell, Isla Dawn, Jakara Jackson, Joe Coffey, Karl Anderson, Karrion Kross, Katana Chance, Kayden Carter, Luke Gallows, Mark Coffey, Oro Mensah, Paul Ellering, Rezar, Ridge Holland, Scarlett, Shayna Baszler, Shotzi, Sonya Deville, Tegan Nox, Valhalla, Wes Lee, Wolfgang, Jalen Brunson, KSI, Shaquille O'Neal, Tyrese Haliburton | Identified as very unlikely to return due to releases, departures, or one‑off celebrity deals |
These changes explain how 2K26 can grow the headline roster number while still rotating out a sizable chunk of last year’s playable characters.
How the “300+ to 400+ wrestlers” claim breaks down
Two overlapping figures circulate around WWE 2K26’s roster size. One line describes “over 300 superstars and legends” at launch, while another describes a “400+” total. The smaller of those figures refers to the base‑game plus early DLC window, while the larger count rolls in different attire personas, DLC packs, special edition content, and managers.
Within that framing:
- The complete Raw, SmackDown, and NXT rosters are expected to be represented in some form.
- Attitude Era and WCW/nWo content from the Attitude Era and Monday Night War Editions push the legend count significantly higher than 2K25.
- Special editions such as the King of Kings Edition add multiple Triple H attires, DX material, and Evolution‑related content on top of the core roster.
Leaked breakdowns and roster FAQs describe the 400+ figure as including alternate versions and multiple eras for specific wrestlers rather than 400 completely unique names. That is consistent with how recent WWE 2K entries have counted personas like different John Cena or Undertaker eras as separate roster slots.
As of late January 2026, the wrestlers listed above are the ones treated as locked in. The publisher and partner outlets are framing the rest of the road to launch as a series of weekly reveal drops to fill in the remaining modern champions, additional NXT names, more Attitude Era deep cuts and any non‑WWE partnerships that make it into the final build.
