WWE 2K18: 10 Legends Who Must Be Included

4. Roddy Piper

Roddy Piper Kilt
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1980's style 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper was a DLC character for WWE 2K16. That's not enough for those who fondly remember 'Hot Rod' and his contributions to the wrestling industry though, and the time is right to bring him back with a vengeance in 2K18.

Why Piper was missing from 2K17 is anyone's guess. Perhaps the developers couldn't quite squeeze him onto the roster, but there's really no excuse good enough to explain why such a legend isn't in every single WWE game released.

Piper remains one of the most popular characters in company history even years after his real-life death. Older fans love playing as him in WWE games, so it's important Roddy gets a slot on the roster. DLC doesn't cut it here, 2K. Bring back Piper and let fans play out big matches against the likes of Bret Hart and others.

Imagine reliving the 'Hollywood Backlot Brawl' mayhem from WrestleMania XII against Goldust too? That'd be exciting (albeit, unlikely).

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