WWE 2K26 is the newest video game on the series that has been available ever since the 2010s. Being on the cover of the video game is one of the proudest moments for a WWE superstar. For WWE 2K26 the cover superstar has been revealed to be the Best in the World CM Punk. CM Punk has been full time with the WWE for more than the last 2 years. This is the second time he has been the cover superstar for the video game.
Let’s talk about whether CM Punk is the Ideal choice to be the cover superstar
CM Punk has earned this moment
The simple answer is that CM Punk has more than earned this moment to be the cover superstar for WWE 2K26. There was a lot of speculation as to who will be the cover superstar for the video game. There were names such as Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky as they are the biggest names in WWE. Becky Lynch has been the best worker in the WWE over the last year. There was Cody Rhodes who has been the WWE Champion during this time. However CM Punk was the right choice. It would have been an injustice to not reward the best in the world for all the hard work he has put in over the 2 years.
Now let’s get to the reasons why CM Punk is the ideal choice to be the cover superstar for WWE 2K26
CM Punk has been at the top level of WWE for the last 2+ years without taking a break. When he was injured in the start of 2024, He was still active on WWE TV with a brace and building his feud against Drew Mcintyre. This was a show of commitment.
CM Punk has had some of the best WWE Matches since he has come back to WWE. The Hell in a Cell Match against Drew Mcintyre, The main event of WrestleMania 41, The Netflix Debut match against Seth Rollins. He has had matches against Dominik Mysterio, Finn Balor, Bron Breakker and all have been excellent.
CM Punk has been a great ambassador for WWE. He has been doing media whenever WWE has asked him. He finally went to Saudi Arabia and instantly became the favourite amongst the fans.
CM Punk is the World Heavyweight Champion and he elevated the title when the WWE Championship was being built as the number 1 title. CM Punk will main event WrestleMania 42 Night 2 against Roman Reigns and the World Heavyweight Championship has become the most important title in WWE.
