After updating the WWE 2K26 Roster Page with the complete list of on-disc playable Superstars and Women, we turned our attention to those missing from the current WWE roster, as well as those who were removed compared to WWE 2K25.
Some alternate versions unlockable via MyRISE, Showcase, and the full DLC lineup are yet to be announced. Additional details about the DLC Superstars/Ringside Passes will be revealed in the coming days.
As with every annual release, not every WWE Superstar makes it into the game, depending on several factors such as prominence in programming, time constraints, or other reasons.
In this article, we highlight all the Superstars and Women that are missing from WWE 2K26, or that have been removed compared to WWE 2K25.
Removed Superstars from WWE 2K26 - 2K25
This is the list of characters removed from the game compared to the WWE 2K25 Roster, including Legends and Superstars that have been released. Removed alternative/duplicate versions of characters are not listed.
The active Superstars missing were recently released from WWE or have decided to leave the company in the past few months.
As for the Legends, it’s likely their Legend Contract with WWE has expired.
As you can see, there will be a significant number of removals from the WWE 2K26 roster:
WWE 2K26 Removed Active Superstars:
WWE 2K26 Removed Legends:
WWE 2K26 Removed Extra:
Current WWE Superstars that didn't make WWE 2K26
Main Roster Superstars Missing:
- Matt Cardona (Returned January 2026)
- Royce Keys (Debuted Royal Rumble 2026)
- Brie Bella (Returned Royal Rumble 2026)
- Bravo (New gimmick August 2025)
- Rayo (New gimmick August 2025)
NXT Superstars Missing:
- Adriana Rizzo
- Arianna Grace
- DarkState
- Cutler James
- Dion Lennox
- Osiris Griffin
- Saquon Shugars
- Jasper Troy
- Kale Dixon
- Kendal Grey
- Lainey Reid
- Luca Crusifino
- Malik Blade
- Niko Vance
- OTM
- Bronco Nima
- Lucien Price
- Shiloh Hill
- Tyriek Igwe
- Tyson DuPont
- Uriah Connors
- Vanity Project
- Brad Baylor
- Jackson Drake
- Ricky Smokes
What do you think about these missing and removed Superstars? Who would you like to see as WWE 2K26 DLC?
For more info on WWE 2K26 check out the News Section, and for the full updated list of confirmed Superstars for the game, visit the full WWE 2K26 Roster Page.
