Summary
WWE 2K24has partially censored Vince McMahon in its 40 Years of WrestleMania 2K Showcase Mode in the wake of the former chairman’s recent controversies. Earlier this year, ex-WWE employee Janel Grant filed a lawsuit accusing McMahon of sexually assaulting and trafficking her.WWE and parent company TKOhave since distanced themselves from him, with McMahon stepping down from his position as executive chairman of the company and WWE no longer acknowledging him on its on-air programming.
This also putWWE 2K24in a difficult position, as this year’s Showcase Mode celebrates 40 years of WrestleMania by highlighting some of the annual event’s most memorable match-ups – including The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin’s infamous WWE Championship bout at WrestleMania 17 that included Vince McMahon in a key role. Aside from being the former chairman of WWE, McMahon played the on-screen role of a corrupt authority figure, and, as a result, made many noteworthy appearances at the Showcase of the Immortals.
The question of howWWE 2K24will address Vince McMahon’s involvementin some of its 40 Years of WrestleMania Showcase Mode moments has been answered with the game’s early access release this week.WWE 2K24indeed uses footage of McMahon in Showcase Mode, but the former chairman’s face is blurred in most of the cutscenes. This isn’t an absolute though, as he is shown uncensored during the aforementioned Rock/Austin WrestleMania 17 match due to his critical role in its onscreen story.
WWE 2K24 Downplays Vince McMahon And Brock Lesnar
Vince McMahon isn’t the onlyWWE performer being downplayed inWWE 2K24, as Brock Lesnar also found himself implicated in Janel Grant’s lawsuit, though he isn’t explicitly named. Lesnar has since been removed from WWE programming as well, and was cut from theWWE SuperCardmobile game in February. Lesnar was subsequently edited out ofWWE 2K24’s 40 Years of WrestleMania digital cover, and he cannot be selected as a playable character outside of Showcase Mode.
Vince McMahon’s recent lawsuits and scandals have cast a shadow over WWE, leaving the company in the unenviable position of trying to downplay his considerable role in its on-screen history. This includesWWE 2K24’s 40 Years of WrestleMania Showcase Mode, which approaches the issue of McMahon by digitally blurring his face in much of its included archive footage.
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FORTY YEARS OF WRESTLEMANIAWrestleMania is the biggest event in sports entertainment, where Superstars become WWE Legends. Experience a gripping retelling of WrestleMania’s greatest moments in 2K Showcase of the Immortals, where you can relive a collection of some of the most unforgettable, career-defining matches.AN ICONIC ROSTERWWE 2K24 boasts a star-studded roster featuring WWE Legends like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Undertaker, and Andre the Giant, alongside current WWE Superstars like “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, and Roman Reigns, whose larger-than-life entrances and signature moves are heightened by ultra-realistic graphics.NEW MATCH TYPESFrom Guest Referee to Casket, Gauntlet, and Ambulance matches, there are a bevy of new match types to experience in WWE 2K24, including support for multiple Superstars in Backstage Brawl.PROVE YOURSELF IN MyRISEUnleash your raw talent and become the undisputed champ in MyRISE, featuring two thrilling career arcs and original storylines chronicling your ascent to WWE stardom from the men’s and women’s divisions.BUILD YOUR FACTIONAssemble your favorite WWE Superstars and Legends in MyFACTION. Acquire cards, build a dominant faction, compete in online multiplayer and the all-new ranked quickplay. Plus, earn exciting promotional and final rank rewards as you climb the new seasonal leaderboard!
