WWE 2K16 is marketing itself on graphics and gameplay, but what really sells the game is the characters. And when it comes down to it, the size of the roster makes no real difference. It is ten key wrestlers who really shift the game, the big stars who fans and gamers want to play as. It is a little bit like WWE merchandise. Every fan has their specific hero, the wrestler they want to be. Kids love certain characters, and the more mature fan pops for the edgier and in-ring centric grapplers. That translates into WWE 2K games, with fans immediately gravitating towards the wrestlers they like on television. Most of 2K16's huge roster won't even get a look in. Another thing that will drive fans when picking their wrestlers in WWE 2K16, is who has the best stats? Fans often just want to dive into the game and play as the most talented character, allowing them to just rip and roar through matches. But, like merchandise, the biggest importance is commercial stardom. Certain wrestlers just have more of a mainstream profile, and thus will be more important in accounting for WWE 2K16 sales. The following ranks the ten biggest draws for WWE 2K16 sales.