7/12 Wrestlezone Recap: WWE 2K16 Cover Story, Battleground Hype, Aries Returns to ROH, Piper-Austin Drama; This Week’s Biggest News Stories

 WRESTLEZONE RECAP

–Your Sunday Paper For Pro Wrestling News–

July 12, 2016

WWE 2K 3:16

WWE 2K16 316“Stone Cold” Steve Austin was announced as the cover star of the upcoming WWE 2K16 video game, set for release on October 27th. Austin follows John Cena and The Rock, the featured stars in the 2014 and 2013 versions of the game. The official announcement was made early Monday morning followed by a teaser trailer showing the Hall of Famer digging in the desert for his iconic Smoking Skull title belt. 

Rumors began circulating months ago that Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler were in the studio recording audio for Steve Austin material related to the game. It was speculated, and now (more or less) confirmed that the 2K16 “Showcase Mode” will be all about the Texas Rattlesnake and his unprecedented run through the Attitude Era.  

CLICK HERE for the Wrestlezone gallery of the week and a first look at the WWE 2K16 box art for Playstation and XBox video game consoles. 

In addition to Austin being the major marketed legend, 2K has confirmed that this year’s game will feature more than 120 unique characters – more than any other title in WWE games history – which does not include duplicate retro variants. The roster will attempt to include the most up-to-date collection of current WWE Superstars and Divas, with a major push for the lineup of NXT names. And while unconfirmed, there has been rumor and speculation on an ECW Invasion storyline being a part of the game. 

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