WWE 2K26 Cover Athletes
Every WWE 2K26 cover revealed. Three special editions feature legendary cover athletes: Stone Cold & The Rock headline the Attitude Era Edition, WCW icons grace the Monday Night War Edition, and Triple H stars on the King of Kings Edition.
Who Is on the WWE 2K26 Cover?
WWE 2K26 features multiple cover athletes across its special editions. The Attitude Era Edition showcases 12 legends led by Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock. The Monday Night War Edition features the WWE vs. WCW rivalry with legends from both promotions. The King of Kings Edition celebrates Triple H's legendary career. The Standard Edition cover has not yet been revealed.
Attitude Era Edition Cover
The Attitude Era Edition features the most stacked cover in WWE 2K history. Twelve legends from WWE's boom period (1997-2002) share the spotlight, with Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock taking center stage. This cover celebrates the era that transformed professional wrestling into a cultural phenomenon. [1]
- Stone Cold Steve Austin - The Texas Rattlesnake, face of the Attitude Era
- The Rock - The People's Champion, The Great One
- Triple H - The Game, D-Generation X leader
- Shawn Michaels - The Heartbreak Kid, DX founder
- The Undertaker - The Phenom, Deadman
- Kane - The Big Red Machine, Brothers of Destruction
- Kurt Angle - Olympic Gold Medalist, 'It's True'
- Chyna - The Ninth Wonder of the World
- Trish Stratus - 7x Women's Champion
- Lita - Team Xtreme, Hardy Boyz ally
- The Dudley Boyz - Bubba Ray & D-Von, ECW originals
- Stephanie McMahon - The Billion Dollar Princess
Monday Night War Edition Cover
The Monday Night War Edition cover celebrates the legendary rivalry between WWE and WCW (1995-2001). The artwork showcases legends from both promotions, symbolizing the battle that defined an era. This is the most content-rich edition and features the most diverse cover roster. [2]
- WWE Side: Stone Cold, The Rock, Undertaker, Triple H, Kurt Angle, Chyna
- WCW Side: Goldberg, Hollywood Hogan, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Booker T, Eric Bischoff
- nWo representation with black and white aesthetic
- WWE vs. WCW rivalry theme throughout
- Monday Nitro and Raw visual elements
- The cover that captures wrestling's biggest war
King of Kings Edition Cover
The King of Kings Edition puts Triple H front and center, celebrating his legendary 30+ year career. From Hunter Hearst Helmsley to The Game to WWE's Chief Content Officer, this cover honors one of wrestling's most influential figures. The artwork showcases Triple H in his iconic pose with the crown motif. [4]
- Triple H as the sole cover athlete
- Career-spanning imagery from 1995-present
- Crown and 'King of Kings' royal aesthetic
- D-Generation X era represented
- Evolution era represented
- 14-time World Champion legacy honored
- The Cerebral Assassin in his prime
Standard Edition Cover
Cover Athlete TBA
The Standard Edition cover athlete has not been officially revealed. Based on series tradition, expect a current main roster superstar to headline the base game cover.
Expected Reveal: February 2026
Standard Edition covers are typically revealed closer to launch. Expect the announcement in February 2026, approximately one month before release.
Potential Cover Stars
Candidates include Cody Rhodes (current WWE Champion), Roman Reigns (Tribal Chief), CM Punk (returning star), or another top superstar. We'll update this page when revealed.
WWE 2K Series Cover Athletes
A look back at every WWE 2K cover athlete since the series began in 2013. WWE 2K26 marks the first time multiple special edition covers feature different legend lineups.
The Rock
First 2K-branded WWE game after THQ bankruptcy
30 Years of WrestleMania
John Cena
First game on PS4/Xbox One generation
Feel It
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Austin 3:16 Showcase mode
Raise Some Hell
Brock Lesnar
Goldberg pre-order bonus sparked his return
Suplex City
Seth Rollins
Road to Glory mode introduced
Be Like No One
AJ Styles
Daniel Bryan Showcase, Million Dollar Challenge
Never Say Never
Roman Reigns & Becky Lynch
First dual cover, troubled launch
Step Inside
Rey Mysterio
Rebuilt from scratch after 2K20 issues
It Hits Different
John Cena (Bad Guy)
Hollywood Cena heel persona, WarGames debut
Even Stronger
Cody Rhodes
40 Years of WrestleMania Showcase
Finish the Story
Roman Reigns
The Island mode debuts, Bloodline saga
The Ones
Multiple (Special Editions)Current
First game with multiple distinct cover lineups by edition
Attitude Era, Monday Night War, King of Kings
WWE 2K26 Cover Reveal Dates
January 23, 2026 - Attitude Era Edition
Revealed during Friday Night SmackDown. The 12-legend cover featuring Stone Cold, The Rock, and Attitude Era icons was announced first. [1]
January 24, 2026 - Monday Night War Edition
Revealed at Saturday Night's Main Event. The WWE vs. WCW themed cover showcasing both promotion's legends was unveiled one day after the Attitude Era Edition. [2]
January 26, 2026 - King of Kings Edition
Revealed via WWE social media. Triple H's career-celebrating cover completed the special editions lineup. [4]
TBA - Standard Edition
The Standard Edition cover has not yet been revealed. Expected in February 2026, approximately one month before the March 14 launch.
WWE 2K26 Cover Questions
Common questions about the WWE 2K26 cover athletes and box art.
WWE 2K26 features multiple cover athletes across editions. <strong>Attitude Era Edition</strong>: Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, and 10 other legends [1]. <strong>Monday Night War Edition</strong>: WWE and WCW legends including Goldberg, Hogan, Nash, Hall [2]. <strong>King of Kings Edition</strong>: Triple H [4]. The Standard Edition cover has not been revealed yet.
Yes! <strong>Stone Cold Steve Austin</strong> is featured prominently on the <strong>Attitude Era Edition</strong> cover alongside The Rock and 10 other Attitude Era legends [1]. He also appears on the Monday Night War Edition as part of the WWE roster.
Yes! <strong>The Rock</strong> shares the spotlight with Stone Cold Steve Austin on the <strong>Attitude Era Edition</strong> cover [1]. He also appears on the Monday Night War Edition representing WWE in the rivalry with WCW.
WWE 2K26 features <strong>three special editions</strong>, each with a unique theme and cover design. The Attitude Era Edition celebrates 1997-2002, the Monday Night War Edition honors the WWE vs. WCW rivalry, and the King of Kings Edition focuses on Triple H's career. This is the first WWE 2K game with multiple distinct cover lineups.
The covers were revealed across three days: <strong>January 23</strong> (Attitude Era Edition on SmackDown), <strong>January 24</strong> (Monday Night War Edition at Saturday Night's Main Event), and <strong>January 26</strong> (King of Kings Edition via social media). The Standard Edition cover has not been revealed.
The <strong>Standard Edition cover has not been revealed</strong> yet. Based on series tradition, expect a current main roster superstar like Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, or CM Punk. The reveal is expected in February 2026.
Yes! <strong>Triple H</strong> is the featured cover athlete on the <strong>King of Kings Edition</strong>, celebrating his legendary career [4]. He also appears on the Attitude Era and Monday Night War Edition covers as one of many legends.
Yes! The <strong>Monday Night War Edition</strong> features WCW legends including Goldberg, Hollywood Hogan, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Booker T, and Eric Bischoff alongside WWE legends [2]. This is the first WWE 2K cover to prominently feature WCW talent.
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Cover Disclaimer
Cover artwork shown is from official 2K Sports and WWE announcements. This page is not affiliated with 2K Sports, Visual Concepts, or WWE.
Cover designs may vary by region. Standard Edition cover has not been officially revealed.
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About This WWE 2K26 Cover Guide
This WWE 2K26 cover guide showcases all revealed cover athletes and box art for WWE 2K26's special editions. We track cover reveals and provide high-quality images of each edition's artwork.
WWE 2K26 marks the first time the series has featured multiple distinct cover lineups across special editions, with the Attitude Era, Monday Night War, and King of Kings Editions each showcasing different legendary rosters.
This page is updated as new covers are revealed. The Standard Edition cover is expected in February 2026.
For more details, check out our WWE 2K26 hub, edition comparison, or full roster.
