Early access for WWE 2K26 is just a couple of days away, and fans have been itching for the DLC details. Fortunately, the official WWE channel revealed the superstar ratings over the weekend, and it contains some details of AAA wrestlers for the Ringside Pass Premium Seasons.
The aggressive Lady Shani and the “El Rey Extremo,” Pagano, will be the DLC Superstars from AAA. This is in line with the strong AAA presence in WWE 2K26.
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Another interesting (and somewhat polarizing) reveal involves Jelly Roll, who is officially making an appearance in the upcoming. This inclusion is nice, but 2K has given him an absurdly high overall rating of 80. So, Jelly Roll is rated higher than Sol Ruca (77 overall), who is a top-tier talent in the women’s division right now.
John Cena, Roman Reigns, and Stone Cold Steve Austin are the highest-rated male talents in the game, each with an overall 97 rating. The man who retired John Cena, the Ring General, Gunther, sits at a rating of 93. As for the female talent, Rhea Rhipley leads the charge with an overall 96 rating. Bianca Belair and Becky Lynch are close behind with a 94 rating. The current Women’s World Champion, Stephanie Vaquer, holds a rating of 92 overall.
The inclusion of AAA talent like El Hijo del Vikingo, Psycho Clown, Lady Flammer, and Mr. Iguana represents a pivotal shift for the WWE 2K franchise. By incorporating these Lucha Libre icons alongside the WWE main roster, 2K is effectively acknowledging the global wrestling landscape. It also provides a platform for wrestling styles that are drastically different from the standard WWE mold.
And with the inclusion of more DLC AAA wrestlers like Lady Shani and Pagano, WWE 2K26 adds a layer of legitimacy that appears to hardcore wrestling fans. This strategy not only increases the value of the Ringside Pass but also sets a precedent for future titles to include other international partnerships.
WWE 2K26 early access begins on March 6, 2026. The standard release date is set for March 13, and the game will be available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Published: Mar 2, 2026 03:00 pm