Summary
- WWE 2K25 breaks the “Ken Shamrock curse” by featuring him as a playable wrestler for the second time in a row.
- Fans believe Ken Shamrock’s return is due in part to his rivalry with The Rock, who is featured in WWE 2K25’s 2K Showcase mode.
- Ken Shamrock was last playable in WWE 2K24.
WWE 2K25 players discovered that the game has broken the “Ken Shamrock curse,” as the prolific WWE legend is set to return as a playable wrestler for the second time in a row. Ken Shamrock previously appeared in WWE 2K24, but many fans were unsure if he would appear in WWE 2K25 before the full roster reveal.
Releasing on March 14, WWE 2K25 highlights the legendary Anoa’i wrestling family, including cover star and former undisputed champion Roman Reigns. In WWE 2K25, players can experience some of the biggest matches from the careers of Roman Reigns, The Rock, Jey Uso, and more in the 2K Showcase mode. On February 17, 2K officially revealed the full roster of WWE 2K25, which includes fan-favorites like CM Punk and Rhea Ripley alongside legends like Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H. Ken Shamrock, another legend from WWE’s Attitude Era, also makes a return in WWE 2K25, and many fans are surprised by his inclusion.
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Reddit user Makuraudo pointed out that the Ken Shamrock curse is breaking with the release of WWE 2K25, since he’s returning for the second time in a row following WWE 2K24. Makuraudo outlined the games that Shamrock appeared in, starting with WWF SmackDown for the original PlayStation and ending with WWE 2K25. In all those years, Shamrock only appeared in a handful of games, including WWE 13, WWE 2K16, and WWE 2K24. WWE 2K25 breaks the pattern involving Shamrock’s sporadic appearances in WWE games throughout the years, and fans believe his return is due to 2K Showcase mode, since he fought The Rock on multiple occasions. Their notable bouts include the 1998 King of the Ring final and a triple threat steel cage match between The Rock, Shamrock, and Mankind at WWF In Your House 24.
Ken Shamrock Returns as a Playable Wrestler in WWE 2K25
- WWE 2K25 marks the first time that Ken Shamrock has appeared in two WWE games back-to-back.
WWE fans in the Reddit community appear to be happy that Ken Shamrock is back with WWE 2K25’s massive roster of over 300 playable characters. One fan, Environmental-Bag-74, is eager to play as the legend due to WWE 2K25’s updated submission system.
It’s worth noting that Ken Shamrock may have to be unlocked first in the WWE 2K25 2K Showcase mode to become playable, along with many other legends. In addition, the roster will feature many current-day superstars from the Raw, SmackDown, and NXT brands, so WWE 2K25 players will have many opportunities to set up dream matches when the game launches on March 14. The Wyatt Sicks faction is also included as a pre-order bonus for WWE 2K25.
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March 14, 2025
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Teen // Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence