WWE 2K19: 10 Rumours You Need To Know

3. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper May Play A Starring Role

2K have already confirmed that "Rowdy" Roddy Piper will be a playable character in the game for those purchasing the special Ric Flair Wooooo! Edition. There are also rumours that Piper could play a starring role in the game generally, and that the Flair collector's edition will only add his classic attire from the 1980s.

Interesting - and there's some substance to the rumour.

Watch the trailer announcing Ronda Rousey as a pre-order bonus character, and you'll note that Piper's words of encouragement towards Ronda are laced over the top of it. This might mean that Roddy was always slated to be in the game as a playable superstar, and that 2K only stuck him into the Flair announcement to pad things out.

Does this suggest that there will be a specific mode charting Rousey's journey towards WWE stardom, one that explores her relationship with Piper before his passing? Possibly, but it's much more plausible that Piper's words will be used as inspiration for CAWs in the female MyCareer.

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