WWE Games on X has officially confirmed that Kelly Kelly will officially join the roster of WWE 2K26 as downloadable content, marking the former Divas Champion’s long-awaited return to the franchise. The announcement comes after weeks of speculation from fans. Not to mention, she had been absent from the WWE 2K franchise for almost 13 years, so her return has made fans happy.
While she won’t be playable at launch, players will be able to use her once the relevant DLC pack becomes available later this year.
WWE 2K26 Ringside Pass Season 2 DLC
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Kelly Kelly will arrive as part of Ringside Pass Season 2, one of the post-launch DLC packs planned for WWE 2K26. The content drop is currently scheduled for April, expanding the game’s roster with additional wrestlers and Legends after launch.
The Ringside Pass acts as WWE 2K26’s main DLC program, rolling out new playable characters across multiple seasons throughout the year. Season 2 is already shaping up to be nostalgia-heavy, as it also includes legendary tag team members Ax, Smash, and Crush of Demolition.
Kelly Kelly herself confirmed the news on social media, telling fans that their requests played a role in making the addition happen.
A Nostalgia Boost For WWE 2K26
The addition of Kelly Kelly continues a trend for the WWE 2K series, which has increasingly leaned into nostalgia by bringing back classic wrestlers and Legends from different eras of WWE history.
With WWE 2K26 already featuring returning icons and a large roster of past stars, Kelly Kelly’s DLC appearance adds another recognizable name from the Divas era. An era that many fans grew up watching.
WWE 2K26 launches on March 13, 2026, with early access beginning on March 6 for players who purchase special editions of the game.
When Season 2 DLC arrives in April, players will finally be able to step back into the ring as Kelly Kelly once again.
Published: Mar 6, 2026 03:00 pm