As the release date of WWE 2K26 gets closer, one former Divas champion noticed she didn’t make the cut.
WWE 2K26 comes out worldwide on March 13, 2026, with early access on March 6 for players who buy the special editions. CM Punk is the cover star for the standard edition. This year’s game is also the first one made only for current-generation consoles, skipping PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Kelly Kelly Reacts to Her Absence From WWE 2K26
Kelly Kelly recently spoke about not being included in this year’s game. Because recent games have focused a lot on nostalgia, many fans expected Kelly to be part of the roster. In 2025, reports suggested she signed a WWE Legends contract. Those deals usually lead to merchandise, appearances, and sometimes being added to video games. So it seemed likely she would return as a playable character.
But when the full roster was revealed, her name wasn’t there.
Kelly Kelly expressed her disappointment in hilarious fashion on X. She joked about not being included again and even mentioned starting a petition to call out the snub.
“Welp… another year not in the @WWEgames …Should we start a petition or what? ?” she tweeted.
Welp… another year not in the @WWEgames ?…Should we start a petition or what? ?
— Barbie Blank (@TheBarbieBlank) February 24, 2026
Many fans remember her as one of the most recognizable stars of the Divas era. She debuted in the mid-2000s, became very popular, and eventually won the Divas Championship by defeating Brie Bella in 2011. She was also featured in several WWE video games during that time.
Her last playable appearance was in WWE ’13. Before that, she appeared in games like WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 and the SmackDown vs. Raw series. However, she hasn’t returned since the games switched fully to the 2K brand.
That makes her absence stand out even more, especially since recent WWE 2K games have included classic arenas, Legends, and throwback characters.
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