WWE 2K26 fans are currently enjoying a steady stream of new reveals ahead of the game's March 7 release, and it appears the wrestling superstars themselves are just as thrilled as their supporters. This excitement is particularly evident among those making their debut in the popular wrestling game franchise, with emotional reactions highlighting their genuine fan enthusiasm.
Blake Monroe's Dream Come True
NXT newcomer Blake Monroe, who joined WWE last year after appearing in rival promotion AEW under her real name Mariah May, expressed sheer joy upon seeing her in-game entrance for the first time. Fans have praised the capture of her unique ring arrival as "perfectly" executed, and Monroe wholeheartedly agrees. In a social media repost of the reveal, she captioned it with an eight-word statement that solidifies her gaming fan credentials: "I gave you the recipe and you COOKED."
Replying to the official reveal on X, formerly Twitter, Monroe exclaimed: "everything's clicking" and later shared a screenshot, adding: "My dreams come true". According to reports from All Out Gaming, Blake's sentiments resonated deeply with her adoring fans. One supporter remarked: "They captured you so well, it's a stunning model!" while another declared: "I am now 100% getting this game because you're in it you are amazing and beautiful".
A third fan went so far as to credit the entrance with having "single-handedly saved an entire game", and a fourth admirer praised: "The whole thing was done perfectly." Another concluded: "Probably the best entrance yall have done by far."
Ricky Saints Reflects on the Journey
Monroe's entrance was among several dropped by 2K Games, who also revealed entrances for her NXT colleague, Ricky Saints. Previously known as Ricky Starks during his tenure in AEW, Saints responded to his entrance by stating on X: "The wait is over but it's absolutely worth it." He further reflected nostalgically: "We've come a long way from me looking up formulas on the Gamefaqs and Caws.ws website to this."
Followers were quick to share their reactions, with one fan commenting: "Bro this Model looks insane it took me a minute to realise that this was ingame." Another chimed in: "This one particular frame might be the best any model has ever looked in a wrestling game. It's crazy." they added, before noting humorously: "(Then the lighting changes and it just looks okay, lol)".
AJ Lee and Roxanne Perez's Entrances Unveiled
Additional entrances for AJ Lee and Roxanne Perez were revealed thanks to a takeover of the official WWE 2K26 account by cover star CM Punk. The current World Heavyweight Champion shone a light on his real-life wife AJ with a heartwarming caption. Unveiling her entrance, he wrote: "Your passion changed the industry. Now it lives on in the game. Proud doesn't even cover it." This marks AJ's first inclusion in a WWE 2K game since 2014's WWE 2K15.
Punk also showcased the entrance for Roxanne Perez, whom he described as "the blueprint for the next generation". However, after these announcements, fans have voiced mixed opinions, particularly regarding the motion-capture quality. On Reddit, one user responded to footage of AJ Lee's eagerly anticipated return: "I'm glad she's in, but man, who mo-capped that?" Another user concurred, commenting: "They gotta stop having dudes mo-capping it lol". A third chimed in: "They are always so stiff and lifeless."
More supporters pointed out that AJ's iconic skip wasn't quite accurate, with one remarking: "They got the stiffest man to mocap this lmao looked like they had trouble skipping." Another questioned: "That's nice, but doesn't she usually pause a bit longer at the stage before skipping down to the ring?"
Positive Notes and Lingering Concerns
On a positive note, fans were pleased that this seemed to confirm AJ Lee would feature in the base game roster, rather than being restricted to downloadable content as many had anticipated. Yet, they raised another concern that also applied to Perez's in-game appearance. One Reddit user observed: "She looks great but I've noticed a trend; super flat hair. Not on everyone, but tho they've made hair movement better the hair volume looks minimal. Her and AJ suffer the same fate, I hope it isn't a trend."
These entrance reveals follow a fresh Showcase Mode trailer that teased CM Punk's prominent role in the forthcoming wrestling game. 2K Games released a more detailed preview of what's in store, revealing most of the matches that will be revisited in the Showcase and spotlighting several alternative appearances for the self-proclaimed 'Best in the World'. The emotional reactions from stars like Monroe and Saints underscore the deep connection between the wrestlers and their virtual counterparts, proving that even the biggest names in sports entertainment can feel like avid gaming fans when it comes to their digital debuts.
