WWE 2K26 Reveals First 3 Wrestlers for Ringside Pass Season 3

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 the DLC superstars that are coming to the game this year.

WWE 2K26’s Ringside Pass Season 1 is already accessible 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 Flammer. Meanwhile, the free tier has 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 over the course of the year, with Season 2 coming before WrestleMania 42 in April. Apart from Ringside Passes, a WrestleMania 42 Pack is also slated to launch in the summer. While waiting for the new DLCs, WWE 2K26 has started sharing the superstars who will be included in upcoming passes.

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WWE 2K26 Ringside Pass Season 3 Includes Three Exciting Superstars

Matt Cardona
Brian Pillman
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 comes out in June this year. In a video uploaded on WWE 2K's social media pages, Cardona, who returned to WWE in 2025, announced that he's coming back 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 part of RetroMania Wrestling's roster 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 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 featured in a WWE game, as his last appearance was in WWE 2K17. King, who is also part of WWE 2K26's roster, also said that he wanted players to make him and his father a team so they can win the tag team championship titles in-game.

Lastly, luchador La Parka from AAA also announced that he will be part of WWE 2K26's Ringside Pass Season 3, making this the first time that the wrestler will be featured 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 following the death of the original La Parka 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, like Mr. Iguana and El Hijo Del Vikingo, are part of WWE 2K26's confirmed roster.

WWE 2K26 is already setting up to be an exciting title with the inclusion of many beloved superstars in WWE and even its partner promotions, and gameplay features that keep the action going. WWE 2K26's cover star and current WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk is also receiving a lot of attention this year as the headliner of 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.

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OpenCritic Reviews: Top Critic Avg: 80/100 Critics Rec: 74%

Released: March 12, 2026
ESRB: Teen / Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
Developer(s): Visual Concepts
Publisher(s): 2K

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THE SHOW NEVER STOPS. Run the world’s greatest show your way and live out your WWE fandom to the fullest. Experience the most expansive gameplay to date with rebellious Legends of the Attitude Era and Superstars of today.

MORE SUPERSTARS THAN EVER BEFORE. Featuring the most stacked lineup in franchise history with 400+ playable WWE Superstars and Legends including The Rock, Triple H, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, and fan-favorites like Rey Fénix, Rusev, and Blake Monroe.

2K SHOWCASE. Rewrite wrestling history and relive CM Punk’s greatest rivalries in a world where The Voice of the Voiceless never left, including fantasy historical scenarios. Punk’s rise, rebellion, and return make this the most personal Showcase yet.

NEW MATCH TYPES AND MORE. Bring the chaos to every corner of the ring with new match types, including I Quit, Inferno, and Dumpster. Plus, take the fight to The Island in the new Scrapyard Brawl arena, experience an updated progression system, and test your skills in MyFACTION with Quick Swap, a fast-paced, team-based mode. Enjoy interactive entrances, new crowd interactions, and fresh commentary from Booker T and Wade Barrett.

CONTROL YOUR UNIVERSE. The WWE Draft finally arrives in WWE 2K’s sandbox mode Universe in WWE 2K26. Create your own WWE Universe where you control weekly shows and PLEs, Superstar rivalries, and outcomes. Other new introductions include Universe Creation Wizard, Watch Show mode, improved Money in the Bank cash-ins, and additional Promo types.

COMMUNITY CREATIONS EXPANSION. Double your creative power with 200 CAS save slots! Community Creations now features expanded image capacity, deeper body and face morphing tools, and 2-tone hair color blending, giving you unprecedented freedom to craft the Superstars, arenas, and other creations of your dreams.

A NEW MyRISE ERA. Define your MySUPERSTAR’s journey through 2 new division-based storylines where heel or babyface decisions impact your MyPLAYER like never before as part of their comeback story. Keep playing even after the main stories are complete, with more unlockable content and achievements to earn for increased replayability.

VENTURE INTO AN EXPANDED ISLAND. Explore The Island, 2K’s WWE-themed world, now bigger and more social than ever. Choose one of three factions and battle for control alongside friends and family in co-op play, with a revamped progression system. Discover the new Scrapyard Brawl environment, tackle fresh Towers, and browse new shops and branded gear. Also featuring an expanded MySUPERSTAR builder with face-scan importing, plus upgraded quests complete with cutscenes and dialogue screens.

MyGM. Level up your strategy in WWE 2K26 with MyGM. This year, intergender matches, 5, 6, and 8-man matches, plus support for more match types than ever before, will vastly increase the number of possible matches and outcomes. More shows per season will pose new management challenges.

ASSEMBLE YOUR DREAM TEAM IN MyFACTION. Form your dream faction and compete with Superstars and legends in new intergender lineups and Quick Swap matches. Collect new card designs and boost your performance with the new Faction Chemistry with run-in support.