WWE 2K26 Roster May Get Big Upgrade in 2026

A post online has sparked speculation about it WWE 2K26 may be set to add wrestlers from the Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) wrestling promotion at launch next year. While nothing is guaranteed, it appears WWE may be gearing up to add some popular wrestlers from the Mexican promotion.

AAA is a Mexican promotion originally founded back in 1992, with a heavy luchador focus. Back in April 2025, WWE announced that they had acquired a 51% majority stake in AAA, with entertainment company Fillip holding the remaining 49%. This acquisition closed in August 2025, and WWE has slowly begun to bring wrestlers over the promotions where necessary. Perhaps the most prominent example is Dominik Mysterio, who has become a regular face on AAA since the acquisition. The Intercontinental Champion quickly won the AAA Mega Championship in September 2025, becoming the first wrestler in history to hold titles in both promotions at the same time. And despite these types of heavy crossovers, WWE hasn't tapped into this in the video game space yet, with WWE 2K25 not with any AAA exclusive wrestlers.

WWE 2K26 could feature AAA wrestlers, and here's why

A recent post on X from WWE NXT Head Referee and AAA Producer Adrian Butler has immediately sparked speculation that WWE 2K26 the roster may include wrestlers from the AAA promotion. He shared a post of himself, along with other AAA judges, with #wwe2k26 and #LuchaLibreAAA hashtags, claiming it's “not a bad idea.” While it's not a direct confirmation from Butler, it stands to reason that he would have an idea of whether or not AAA wrestlers are scheduled for the next match in the series. And considering WWE's recent acquisition of the Mexican promotion, WWE 2K26 would be the perfect time to start integrating AAA wrestlers.

A Reddit thread about Butler's post has sparked even more speculation about what AAA wrestlers might be stepping up to WWE 2K26. Some were concerned that all AAA appearances would be similar to previous NXT rosters i WWE 2K game, with very limited options. Others thought it could depend on which wrestlers are signed to WWE contracts, which could limit the options somewhat. But most were very excited about the potential of AAA wrestlers finally emerging WWE 2K26and began naming some popular picks for who they'd like to see appear in the upcoming game. Wrestlers like Mr. Iguana, La Parka, Psycho Clown and El Hijo del Vikingo were all frequently cited as predictions for WWE 2K26inter alia.

Possible AAA wrestlers in WWE 2K26

Dr. Wagner Jr.
El Hijo del Vikingo
Faby Apache
La Parka
Lady Flamer
Mr. Iguana
Psychic clown

Some fans pointed out that the addition of AAA could come at the perfect time for WWE 2K game. Thanks to the TNA crossover deal signed with WWE in early 2025, some believe that TNA wrestlers may also appear in WWE 2K26. Alongside AAA, this can be quite a substantial expansion of the player's playlist. The success of these potential additions may depend on how well they are integrated. For example, if players got some AAA content in the MyRISE career mode, it could feel like a real addition to the game.

As it stands, players will just have to wait and see if AAA is announced for WWE 2K26whether as launch content or post-release DLC. A release date for the title has yet to be confirmed. However, a release window for WWE 2K26 was recently revealed, confirming that the game will arrive between January and March 2026. Considering how close it is to January and 2K25was released in March earlier this year, fans should probably expect something similar for the next title in the series.