3 potential cover stars for WWE 2K25
2K Games has been a gaming partner of WWE for several years now. It has been almost 12 years since the Novato-based company began producing high-quality video games for the Stamford-based promotion.
The first game in the 2K franchise was WWE 2K14. The latest edition (2K24), which was released earlier this March, received high praise from fans and experts. After delivering a disastrous game in 2020, 2K Games took a year off to address its issues and later released 2K22, which gained acclaim and marked a perfect comeback for the franchise.
While no release dates have been confirmed for the next iteration, the parent company of 2K Games, Take-Two Interactive, announced earlier this year that WWE 2K25 was under work, and fans might receive it by quarter four of the fiscal year. However, the marketing work every year begins during the Royal Rumble season, with the company unveiling the cover stars.
One of the eye-grabbing aspects of the sports games is the cover stars. Over the years, we have seen multiple stars serve as cover stars for the games. Notably, Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Bray Wyatt, and Bianca Belair were featured on WWE 2K24.
In this article, we'll take a look at the top three superstars who could be on the cover of WWE 2K25:
#3. Roman Reigns may feature as the cover star for WWE 2K25
Roman Reigns has been a top dog in the world of professional wrestling for over a decade. The OTC holds the record for being the longest-reigning WWE World Champion of the 21st century. Roman lost his title to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XL.
The OTC subsequently went on a hiatus, and in his absence, Solo Sikoa overtook his position as The Tribal Chief, forming an entirely new Bloodline. SummerSlam 2024 marked the astonishing comeback of Reigns, who, without wasting any time, launched an attack on his former Enforcer.
Currently, Roman is in a heated rivalry with Solo Sikoa and the new Bloodline. Fans have been clamoring for him to be the cover superstar of 2K Games since he turned heel and began his remarkable reign. However, the company has been delaying it for a while.
This may mark the full circle for Roman Reigns' Tribal Chief character, as he will most likely regain the Ula Fala by WrestleMania 41, and to celebrate the same, he could be featured as the cover superstar of WWE 2K25, just like Rhodes was featured on 2K24 before The American Nightmare finished his story.
#2. The Final Boss could be the cover superstar for WWE 2K25
The Rock made his much-awaited return to the Stamford-based promotion earlier this year and was seemingly set to face cousin Roman Reigns in a dream encounter at WrestleMania XL. However, fans turned their backs on The Brahma Bull for Cody Rhodes, forcing the company to pivot.
Amid the massive backlash, the creative team reinserted The American Nightmare into the storyline. The Rock subsequently turned heel and unleashed The Final Boss persona as he joined forces with the OG Bloodline and feuded with The American Nightmare on the Road to WrestleMania XL.
The Rock turning heel was indeed a historic moment and grabbed mainstream media attention. Meanwhile, many experts and fans believe The Final Boss will return ahead of The Show of Shows in Las Vegas next year. The Great One may return in the coming months and reveal himself as the mastermind behind Solo's New Bloodline. This could lead to his showdown with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41.
Amid this, the Hollywood star could be featured as the cover superstar of WWE 2K25. Who knows? We might get to play some of The Rock's greatest matches in the showcase mode, celebrating his illustrious career.
#1. CM Punk could be the poster boy of WWE 2K25
At Survivor Series WarGames 2023, CM Punk made his shocking comeback to the Stamford-based promotion. The Best in The World has had a great stint since his return, delivering a five-star classic feud with Drew McIntyre.
Punk was featured in the Men's WarGames Match alongside Roman Reigns this year, and Triple H has seemingly sown the seeds for a future feud between the former world champions, with Paul Heyman possibly playing an important role.
On the latest edition of Monday Night RAW, Punk hinted at his desire to headline WrestleMania 41. This might be a subtle clue that he could have an important role to play at The Showcase of The Immortals in Vegas. Amid this, The Second City Saint could also feature on the 2K25 cover.