WWE 2K26 has revealed the first three wrestlers included in Ringside Pass Season 3. For this edition of the game, WWE 2K26 introduced a battle pass feature with both free and premium tiers, where players could access the majority of DLC superstars coming to the game this year.
WWE 2K26's Ringside Pass Season 1 is already available to fans who pre-ordered the game. Its premium tier includes Stephanie Vacquer, “Elite” Jacob Fatu, Mr. Iguana, El Hijo Del Vikingo, Psycho Clown, and Lady Flame. Meanwhile, the free tier features a plethora of iconic WWE Superstars, such as Shawn Michaels, Eddie Guerrero and Bret “The Hit Man” Hart. The rest of the Ringside Passes will be released throughout the year, with Season 2 before that WrestleMania 42 in April. In addition to the Ringside Pass, a WrestleMania 42 Pack is also planned to be launched during the summer. While waiting for the new DLCs, WWE 2K26 has started sharing the superstars that will be included in upcoming sessions.
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WWE 2K26 Ringside Pass Season 3 includes three exciting superstars
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Matt Cardona
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Brian Pillman
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La Parka
WWE 2K26 recently revealed that Matt Cardona, Brian Pillman and AAA's La Parka will be part of Ringside Pass Season 3, which will be released this June. In a video uploaded on WWE 2Ks social media pages, Cardona, who returned to WWE in 2025, announced his return to the franchise. This is the first time that the Matt Cardona persona will be playable in a WWE game, as he was previously billed as Zack Ryder in WWE 2K20. While working in the independent wrestling circuit, Cardona was a part of RetroMania Wrestlings list of playable characters.
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In another video, NXT Superstar Lexis King announced that his late father, the legendary Brian Pillman, would be a part of Ringside Pass Season 3. Nicknamed “The Loose Cannon”, Pillman was known for his high-octane moves and electric personality in WCW, ECW and WWE. This will be the first time in 10 years that Pillman will be in a WWE game, as his last appearance was in WWE 2K17. King, which is also included in WWE 2K26s list, also said that he wanted players to team him and his father so they could win the tag team championship titles in the game.
Lastly, luchador La Parka from AAA also announced that he will be joining WWE 2K26's Ringside Pass Season 3, making this the first time the wrestler will appear in a WWE game. This iteration of La Parka is portrayed by Brazo de Oro Jr. (II), who is the third luchador to carry the name after the original La Parka died in 2020. WWE has an ongoing partnership with Mexican promotion Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, or AAA for short, which is why several wrestlers from the brand, such as Mr. In Delgua Vina and El Hijo, part of Mr. WWE 2K26s confirmed list.
WWE 2K26 is already shaping up to be an exciting title with the inclusion of many beloved WWE Superstars and even its partner promotions, and gameplay features that keep the momentum going. WWE 2K26Cover star and current WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk is also getting a lot of attention this year headlining The Island, and he's also getting a special CM Punk Showcase where fans can relive some of his most memorable matches in WWE. Plus, WWE 2K26 promised improved gameplay across the board to give players a smooth experience in every match, allowing them to live out their wrestling dreams in video game format.
