WWEis known for being the biggest company in the world when it comes to sports entertainment. When many people hear the word wrestling, WWE immediately comes to mind, along with big names superstars like John Cena, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and The Undertaker.
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Over the years, WWE has produced many massive stars and capitalized on their popularity with merchandise, TV shows, movies, and games. TheWWE 2Kseries is arguably the most well-knownwrestling seriesto date. With so many titles going back to the WWF era, there are quite a few WWE Superstars who have appeared in numerous games over the years.
10Vince McMahon - 35 Appearances
Vince McMahon was the CEO and Chairman of WWE. Acquiring the company from his father, Mr. McMahon built up the WWE into what fans know and love today, despite the many controversies over the years.
McMahon is most notably known for his commentary role in the early stages of WWE/WWF, his evil boss persona, and his feud with Stone Cold Steve Austin. He would go on to officially make his video game debut as part of the commentary team in MicroLeague Wrestling. The game was released in 1987 for the Commodore 64 and Atari ST.
9Big Show - 38 Appearances
Paul Wight, better known as The Big Show, is a larger-than-life athlete in the world of professional wrestling. The Big Show is instantly recognizable for his size, standing at 7 ft, or 213cm, and many fans have compared him to the late great Andre The Giant.
The Big Show debuted in WWF WrestleMania 2000 which was released in 1999. During his time with the WWE, he would make a total of 38 video game appearances. His last game with the company would be 2020sWWE 2K Battlegroundsafter signing with All Elite Wrestling.
8Chris Jericho - 39 Appearances
Chris Jericho is one of the biggest names in wrestling. From his days as Lionheart to the Painmaker, Chris Jericho has always been praised for his in-ring abilities, excellent mic work, and different personas in wrestling.
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Jericho made his WWE video game debut in the 1999 game WWF WrestleMania 2000. His last WWE game appearance was in WWE 2K19 after he signed with All Elite Wrestling. He previously appeared in four WCW games and will be making hisAEWvideo game debut in AEW: Fight Forever.
7Stone Cold Steve Austin - 44 Appearances
If you grew up during the famous Attitude Era of WWE you know when you hear the sound of glass shattering, Stone Cold Steve Austin is on his way to the ring. Stone Cold was a fan favorite during his time in the WWE and for his famous feud with WWE CEO Vince McMahon.
The roof would come off the building anytime Stone Coldentered the arena. Fans got to experience being the Texas Rattlesnake when he made his video game debut for WWE in 1998’s WWF War Zone. Not only was that his first video game with the company, but he was also the cover star. This wasn’t his first video game since he originally made his video game debut in WCW: Main Event in 1994.
6Shawn Michaels - 45 Appearances
The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels was another major name during the Attitude Era that helped skyrocket the WWE to what it is today. When his music hits you cannot help but sing along with “I’m Just A Sexy Boy!”. Michaels would be part of many memorable tag teams and stables like The Rockers, DX, and the Kliq, and had many incredible feuds and matches.
His finishing move “Sweet Chin Music,” which is a sideways kick to the jaw, has inspired many wrestlers and fans to copy it. He made his video game debut in 1992’s WWF Super WrestleMania. Getting to play as Shawn Michaels and hit his “Sweet Chin Music” on many superstars, past and new, will always be fun.
5The Rock - 45 Appearances
Dwayne Johnson is arguably one of the biggest stars in Hollywood and the world. Many wrestling fans know him for his time during the Attitude Era in WWE as The Rock. After leaving the WWE to pursue acting, The Rock would go on to star in many big box-office hits like Moana, Jumanji, and the Fast & Furious franchise.
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The Rock made his official video game debut in 1998’s WWF War Zone. While he no longer wrestles, despite making sporadic WWE appearances, he has been part of many WWE video games over the years allowing fans to play as the most electrifying superstar.
4Edge - 46 Appearances
When you talk about great WWE superstars, Edge is one of the names that should always come up. Edge gave the WWE universe many iconic moments during his solo runs and tag team run with Christian. They would create magic with legendary tag teams The Hardy Boyz and The Dudley Boyz during their ladder matches.
Edge’s career was sadly cut short due to a neck injury in 2011. He made his video game debut in WWF Attitude which was released in 1999. Many fans loved to showcase their dream matches over the many games Edge appeared in. Some of those dream matches came true after his unexpected return to in-ring action during the 2020 Royal Rumble.
3Kane - 47 Appearances
Kane is probably one of the most recognizable superstars thanks to his dark attire and famous red mask. During his early time with the WWE, he would be nicknamed The Devil’s Favorite Demon for his persona.
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Kane’s dark and fiery entrance would be recreated in his video game debut for 1998’s WWF War Zone. Fans got to play the menacing character and terrorize many video game rosters over the years. Dream matches for him and the Brothers of Destruction, a tag team consisting of him and The Undertaker, also got to see him go up against many different new superstars.
2Triple H - 55 Appearances
Triple H has not only been a big influence in wrestling but as part of the WWE in many roles including creative, executive, and the founder of NXT. What really solidified his character was his ability to get the crowd going and his talents inside the ring.
He made his video game debut in 1996’s WWF In Your House. Since then, he’s been in every video game allowing fans to play through his many personas and stables. Playing Triple H during his Degeneration X run, because of the famous “Suck It!’ gesture being recreated in video games, will always be fun and nostalgic.
1The Undertaker - 64 Appearances
When you think of icons within the business The Undertaker is just that, iconic. Everything from his outfits, music, finishing move “The Tombstone Piledriver”, and his incredible WrestleMania record made The Undertaker what he is today.
The Phenom would make his video game debut in 1992 for WWF Super WrestleMania. Since then, he would go on to make a staggering 64 appearances in various WWE video games. Fans love to play as The Undertaker just to be able to see his entrance and recreate hisfamous move seton many different superstars.
