10 Worst Looking Wrestlers In WWE 2K22

9. Shawn Michaels

While Shawn Michaels isn't initially playable on WWE 2K22, you can unlock the Heartbreak Kid by beating him in the excellent Rey Mysterio Showcase. There, as Rey, you're tasked with beating the Showstopper on the Raw episode that followed the tragic passing of Eddie Guerrero.

Now, a W for Mysterio in that match will unlock Michaels for you use in your game, and this HBK is as accurate and on the money visually as you'd expect from 2K22. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the Shawn Michaels who you encounter during the MyRise mode.

In MyRise, your created wrestler gets to meet Michaels in the WWE Performance Center as you're put through your paces on your way to superstardom. Make no mistake, though, for this is merely Shawn Michaels by name, for it looks absolutely nothing like the modern-day Mr. WrestleMania.

Let's face it, these days Michaels would kill to have the vibrant head of hair that his 2K22 counterpart has. Not just that, but the facial hair and facial structure makes Shawn look like a completely different person to the real-life HBK.

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