Which WWE Superstar Will Be on the Cover of WWE 2K23?

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"It is a pleasure to tell the story of my career through the WWE 2K23 Showcase, I am honored to grace the cover of WWE 2K23." John Cena said after the announcement. (H/T: IGN)

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The game will also have the gimmick match "War Games" which became popular among the fans after Triple H brought it to the main roster during the Survivor Series Wargames PLE last year.

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Which WWE Superstar Will Be on the Cover of WWE 2K23?

"It is a pleasure to tell the story of my career through the WWE 2K23 Showcase, I am honored to grace the cover of WWE 2K23." John Cena said after the announcement. (H/T: IGN)

The game will also have the gimmick match "War Games" which became popular among the fans after Triple H brought it to the main roster during the Survivor Series Wargames PLE last year.

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