Bad Bunny Shines As Playable Character In 2K’s “WWE 2K23” Trailer

Bad Bunny will be a playable characters in 2K’s upcoming WWE 2K23 video game, at least for those who pre-order the title. Moreover, they just released a trailer showing off his model in-game, plus a few moves and engaging animations. Furthermore, he’s dressed in the same outfit he wore for his own real-life (or kayfabe) wrestling appearance. This includes an all-black ensemble, complete with a small design of the Puerto Rican flag on his trousers. For fans of wrestling games, he’s a fresh face in a legendary crowd. For fans of Bad Bunny… have you ever wanted to body John Cena as your favorite reggaetón star?

Of course, this is just one of many extracurricular avenues of an artist whose base achievements are already stellar. For example, through his Adidas collaborations, Benito Martínez Ocasio broke through into the sneaker space with some eye-catching designs and color ways. Also, his fondness for pro wrestling dates back to his childhood, as does much of his passion projects. Throughout his discography, even if you don’t speak Spanish, you’ll find creative and boastful references to the WWE and beyond.

Bad Bunny Joins The Virtual Ring In WWE 2K23 Trailer

However, a lot of news around Benito’s circled around his rumored (and hopefully bilingual) love life as of late. Moreover, social media exploded with rumors that he’s dating Kendall Jenner, both with excitement and disappointment. People’s superfluous opinions on celebrity romance aside, it certainly made for interesting discourse online. Furthermore, the latest development in that story was people spotting Bad Bunny on a dating app following the alleged borderline scandalous weekend with Jenner. Neither party’s written anything in stone as of writing this article, but it’s adding to his already insane profile.

Meanwhile, as 2K boasted in the WWE 2K23 trailer, Benito hardly needs a profile boost as the most streamed artist of 2022. Also, he received a lot of praise and attention for his opening performance at this year’s Grammys. Even rap legend 50 Cent stepped in and called out closed captioning for subtitling his show with [Singing in non-English]. Whether it’s from wrestlers, rappers, or socialites, the world can’t get enough of one of the most groundbreaking artists of our time. Maybe that’s Boricua bias, but it’s hard to argue against him. Regardless, let us know if you’re pre-ordering WWE 2K23 in the comments and return to HNHH for the latest big news on Bad Bunny.

John Cena Curates “WWE 2K23” Soundtrack Featuring Doja Cat, Post Malone, & More

John Cena has been announced as the executive producer of WWE 2K23. In the role, he has curated a soundtrack for the game featuring a ton of noteworthy artists. Among them is Post Malone, who provides his collaboration with Ozzy Osbourne and Travis Scott, “Take What You Want.” Doja Cat’s song “Vegas,” from the soundtrack for Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley biopic, Elvis, is also featured here. Other artists include Joyner Lucas & Lil Baby, Metallica, Idles, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more.

The new game will feature a special Showcase game mode which will allow players to relive the career of the 16-time world champion, John Cena. “The champ is here!” 2K Sports explained in a statement. “Play through an interactive sports documentary, narrated by John Cena himself, covering the key moments and toughest opponents of John Cena’s storied 20-year WWE career. And in a franchise-first, take on the role of each marquee opponent – some of WWE’s greatest of all time – as you aim to take down Mr. Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect.”

“WWE 2K23’s” Soundtrack

“The Doctor of Thuganomics John Cena put his personal touch on the WWE 2K23 soundtrack as an executive producer,” the company said in an announcement on Twitter. “Listen now.” WWE 2K23 will be available on PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC. There will be multiple editions that affect the release date. Those who preorder the Icon and Deluxe Editions can start playing on March 14. The Standard and Cross-Gen Editions will be available on March 17. If users do preorder, they’ll receive access to Bad Bunny as a playable wrestler. The game will also be the first of its kind to feature WarGames matches. Check out the soundtrack to WWE 2K23 as curated by John Cena below.

Metallica – ‘Sad But True’
Bizarrap & Quezedo – ‘Brzp Music Sessions Vol. 52’
Doja Cat – ‘Vegas’
Luciano – ‘SUVs’
Red Hot Chili Peppers – ‘Can’t Stop’
Joyner Lucas & Lil Baby – ‘Ramen & OJ’
Hardy – ‘Jack’
Bullet For My Valentine – ‘No More Tears’
Del V ft Omar Courtz – ‘Dame Lu’
Letdown. – ‘Shipwreck’
Idles – ‘Grounds’
Post Malone ft Ozzy Osbourne, Travis Scott – ‘Take What You Want’

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John Cena Selects Doja Cat, Joyner Lucas, Lil Baby, Post Malone & More for ‘WWE 2K23’ Soundtrack

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The soundtrack for WWE 2K23 was released today by 2K and was chosen by executive soundtrack producer and cover star John Cena. Fans can listen to the Even Stronger soundtrack right now on Apple Music, which includes a selection of songs from some of the best musicians working today.

Included on the soundtrack are:

  • Metallica – “Sad But True”
  • Bizarrap & Quevedo – “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52”
  • Doja Cat – “Vegas” 
  • Luciano – “SUVs”
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Can’t Stop”
  • Joyner Lucas & Lil Baby – “Ramen & OJ”
  • HARDY – “JACK”
  • Bullet for My Valentine – “No More Tears To Cry”
  • Dei V ft. Omar Courtz – “Dame Lu”
  • Letdown. – “Shipwreck”
  • IDLES – “Grounds”
  • Post Malone ft. Ozzy Osbourne, Travis Scott – “Take What You Want”

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The Champ is Here: John Cena Named Cover Star for WWE 2K23

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2K has announced WWE® 2K23, the newest iteration of the flagship WWE video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts. The game will be available on PlayStation® 5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

In honor of his 20th anniversary as a WWE Superstar, John Cena, 16-time World Champion, Hollywood legend, record-setting philanthropist, and WWE 2K23 Executive Soundtrack Producer, will appear on the cover of each edition of the game, striking three of his iconic stances.

Bad Bunny, Billboard’s Top Artist of the Year and one of the world’s most streamed artists in 2022, will also make his WWE 2K debut.

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WWE 2K23 introduces a distinctive new take on the 2K Showcase, the WWE 2K premiere of the fan-favorite WarGames, and updates to numerous iconic game types. Fans may also expect to see Roman Reigns, “American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, and other WWE Superstars and Legends.

“It is a pleasure to tell the story of my career through the WWE 2K23 Showcase,” said John Cena. “2K has done a fantastic job capturing and invigorating the WWE 2K franchise through this concept, and I am honored to grace the cover of WWE 2K23.”

“Much like our cover Superstar John Cena, the Visual Concepts team didn’t back down from the challenge to prove that the quality of the WWE 2K franchise is here to stay,” said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. “WWE 2K23 takes a winning formula and adds so much more. We’re especially excited to see how fans react to the 2K Showcase and WarGames.”

The incredibly immersive experience will be enhanced by extremely realistic graphics, animations, camera angles, and lighting, as well as intuitive controls and a new optional pinning mechanic. WWE 2K23 Deluxe Edition and Icon Edition will be available worldwide via Early Access on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, followed by the Standard Edition and Cross-Gen on Friday, March 17, 2023.

You can learn more about the game here.

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