WWE and 2K Announce First-Ever Fan Vote for WWE 2K27 Cover Star

All eight candidates are described as potential first-time WWE 2K cover stars, marking a new opportunity for each wrestler or group to appear on a game cover.
The fan vote is conducted through Club WWE, a membership platform that combines ticketing, merchandise, community features, rewards and exclusive content; U.S. membership costs $99 annually, or $8.25 per month when spread across the year.
The fan-driven approach contrasts with WWE 2K26, whose cover featured CM Punk—his first appearance on a WWE 2K cover since the 2013 edition.
WWE 2K27’s cover announcement is part of broader plans for WWE in 2027, including a planned collaboration between WWE and The Walt Disney Company on special events, according to TKO President and COO Mark Shapiro.
WWE and 2K are letting fans pick the cover star for WWE 2K27 for the first time ever. Starting September 11, Club WWE members can vote for one of eight wrestlers: Bron Breakker, Fatal Influence, Je'Von Evans, Oba Femi, Penta, Sol Ruca, Stephanie Vaquer, or Trick Williams Insider Gaming. The winning superstar will be revealed before the game launches in early 2027.
All eight candidates are potential first-time cover stars, marking a major milestone in their careers WrestleTalk. The vote happens through Club WWE, a membership platform that costs $99 yearly or $8.25 monthly. This fan-driven approach is a shift from WWE 2K26, which featured CM Punk on its cover AOL.
The eight candidates represent some of WWE's brightest up-and-coming talent. Bron Breakker, Je'Von Evans, Oba Femi, Penta, Sol Ruca, Stephanie Vaquer, and Trick Williams are all established singles wrestlers. Fatal Influence is a female faction WrestleZone. None have appeared on a WWE 2K game cover before, making this a historic moment for each competitor.
Only registered Club WWE members can cast votes starting September 11 Wrestling Inc. The membership program combines ticketing, merchandise, community features, rewards, and exclusive content into one platform. U.S. members pay $99 annually, or about $8.25 per month spread across the year. The fan vote gives members direct influence over a major gaming release.
WWE 2K26 took a different approach by featuring CM Punk on its cover. Punk's inclusion marked his first WWE 2K appearance since the 2013 edition WrestleZone. The shift to a fan-voted cover for WWE 2K27 shows WWE and 2K want players to feel ownership over the game's identity. This strategy also builds excitement months before the early 2027 launch.
The WWE 2K27 cover vote is just one part of WWE's ambitious 2027 roadmap. TKO President and COO Mark Shapiro announced plans for a special collaboration between WWE and The Walt Disney Company next year. These expanded plans signal WWE's growth beyond gaming into major entertainment partnerships Insider Gaming.
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