It's interesting to note that the older variation of The Rock in WWE 2K16 is exactly the same as his modern-day counterpart. This means that WWE feel The Rock from the 'Attitude' Era is a carbon copy of the man who occasionally pops his head in today. Some older fans may disagree, given that the guy featured in some of his best matches years ago. Nonetheless, choosing The Rock in the game ensures a strong performance. One of the only downsides to the decision to go Rocky is that his People's Elbow move isn't actually that strong. It also takes a long time to complete, and can look a little silly next to some of the more impactful moves in the game. It's hardly surprising that The Rock is a strong character in the game, and he matches up with others well. The Rock Bottom is a great finisher to use when trying to take opponents by surprise, and he has a strong moveset overall. Better yet, his taunts don't take a long time to do, meaning they're great for stealing small slices of momentum when a rival is grounded.
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
