WWE 2K17 - First DLC Characters Revealed

2K has listened to the fans regarding one previously omitted superstar.

By Brad Hamilton /

WWE/2K

The newest edition in the WWE and 2K Studios games features the largest roster of any wrestling game yet, with a record-breaking number of playable characters, including the heavily-marketed pre-order exclusive of Goldberg. The game, which hits stores three weeks from now on October 11th, has begun to release the names of DLC characters that will be available for purchase.

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The first batch of superstars were revealed on the WWE Games Twitter account during the broadcast of SmackDown Live, and the list features a variety of names sure to have fans of the game excited:

Kerry Von Erich: Member of the famed Von Erich wrestling family, WCCW legend and the former Texas Tornado.

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The Godfather & Papa Shango: Both alter egos of Charles Wright, with the former being an Attitude Era mainstay and the latter a blast from WWE's more cartoonish past.

Austin Aries: NXT superstar and "The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived".

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Mojo Rawley: One half of SmackDown tag team The Hype Bros.

Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows: The Club earns their rightful inclusion in the game.

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Tye Dillinger: Crowd favourite NXT superstar "The Perfect Ten" gets a spot on the massive roster.

Eddie Guerrero: One of the most beloved stars of all-time, the late, great Guerrero is going to be a major selling point for 2K17.

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No details have been released on the cost of the DLC packs, but expect that info (as well as more names) to be released as we get closer to the release date.