There are over 80 wrestlers to unlock WWE 2K23. Most are unique champions, each with their own set of moves. Others are classic looks that offer a new look to someone already on the list.
With more wrestlers there are additional options against a variety of online and local opponents. The fun increases exponentially when playing directly WWE 2K23 with friends. Still, unlocking everything is a reward in itself for die-hard WWE fans.
Wrestlers Opened on Virtual Currency
Most wrestlers are unlocked by spending Virtual Currency (VC). This in-game currency is earned gradually by completing all kinds of match types. WWE 2K23. Cost of each character 1,000 VCin total 59,000 VC.
Deluxe Edition owners will instantly earn each of these wrestlers using the optional Supercharger.
- Andre Dev
- batista
- beth phoenix
- big boss man
- Bobby “Brain” Heenan
- bogeyman
- bookstore t
- Bret “The Shooter” Hart
- brie bella
- English Bulldog
- Cactus Jack
- china
- Diesel
- Clown Doink
- Eddie Guerrero
- Eddie Guerrero ’97
- Eric Bischoff
- faarooq
- Goldberg
- hollywood hogan
- Hulk Hogan’02
- Jake “Snake” Roberts
- JBL
- Jerry “King” Lawyer
- Jim “Anvil” Neidhart
- Kane
- Kane ’08
- Kevin Nash
- Kevin Nash – nWo
- Macho Man Randy Savage
- Mary
- Nikki Bella
- Razor Ramon
- Rey Mysterio Jr.
- Rikishi
- Bully Roddy Piper
- Scott Hall
- Scott Hall – nWo
- Shane McMahon
- Shawn Michaels
- Shawn Michaels ’05
- Stacy Kiebler
- Stephanie McMahon
- Stephenie McMahon – Manager
- Stone Cold Steve Austin
- syxx
- Ted DiBiase
- Hurricane
- Rock
- triple H
- Triple H – Manager
- Trish Stratus
- Ultimate Warrior
- Umaga
- undertaker
- funeral ’98
- Vader
- X-Pac
- Yokozuna
Characters Unlocked with MyRise and 2k Showcase
Other wrestlers are unlocked by playing from start to finish. WWE 2K23campaign and challenge modes. The character count is less than using VC, but it doesn’t require much grinding or the use of more expensive versions of the game. As seen in MKIceandFire’s Youtube video, players will have to make some choices in MyRise, while 2K Showcase is more about defeating a specific wrestler in a historic WWE match.
MyRise
Wrestler |
Situation |
---|---|
Mighty Molly |
Create a custom female wrestler and finish the “The Legacy” campaign |
Jean-Paul Levesque |
As a male wrestler, accept Tavish’s message to fight and win with Jean-Paul. |
Ezekiel |
As a male wrestler, agree to help John Cena via social media |
Wrestling Opened on 2K Showcase
The following wrestlers can only be unlocked via the 2K Showcase mod WWE 2K23.
Wrestler |
Historic Match |
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AJ Styles |
Summerslam ’16 |
Batista ’08 |
Summerslam ’08 |
Brock Lesnar’03 |
space ’03 |
Brock Lesnar’14 |
Summerslam ’14 |
Bruno Sammartino |
WrestleMania 38 |
Edge ’06 |
New Year’s Resolution ’06 |
Hulk Hogan |
WrestleMania 38 |
John Cena’02 |
knockdown 02′ |
John Cena’03 |
space ’03 |
John Cena’06 |
New Year’s Resolution ’06 |
John Cena’09 |
Hell in the Cell ’09 |
John Cena’12 |
WrestleMania 28 |
John Cena’14 |
Summerslam ’14 |
John Cena’16 |
Summerslam ’16 |
John Cena’18 |
WrestleMania 34 |
Wolf Angle ’02 |
Knockdown ’02 |
Lita ’16 |
SummerSlam ’06 |
Randy Orton’09 |
Hell in the Cell ’09 |
Rob Van Dam ’06 |
ECW One Night Stand ’06 |
rock ’12 |
WrestleMania 28 |
Roman Reigns ’21 |
SummerSlam ’21 |
Super Cena |
I Didn’t See This Coming |
Triple H ’08 |
Night of Champions ’08 |
The undertaker ’03 |
Revenge ’03 |
The undertaker ’18 |
WrestleMania 34 |
Source: Youtube/MKIceandFire