CM Punk is the cover star for WWE 2K26and now, the WWE World Heavyweight Champion has broken his silence on what the moment means to him.
Following the reveal during the Royal Rumble Kickoff Show, Punk issued a statement reflecting on both the honor of landing the cover and the creative control he had in narrating this years Showcase Mode.
WWE 2K26 marks Punks return to the front of the box for the first time since WWE 13and this time, hes more involved than ever before.
According to Dealabs Magazine, Punks Showcase Mode will let players relive pivotal chapters from his WWE journeyfrom the infamous 2011 pipebomb and his 434-day title reign, to his headline-grabbing return in 2023.
The game is officially set to launch on Friday, March 13, 2026, just weeks ahead of WrestleMania 42, and will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
With CM Punk not only fronting the cover but guiding players through his legacy in Showcase Mode, WWE 2K26 is shaping up to be a deeply personal return for one of WWEs most polarizing icons.
Are you ready to play through CM Punks unfiltered WWE journey? Which moment are you most excited to relive or rewrite? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
