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The Standout Match in WWE 2K24 Showcase Mode

Addressing the Disparity in WWE 2K24's 40 Years of WrestleMania Showcase Mode
The Standout Match in WWE 2K24 Showcase Mode

Highlights

  • WWE 2K24's Showcase Mode includes historic WrestleMania matches, like Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes from WrestleMania 39.
  • Playing as the winner in each match adds variety, but defeating Cody as Roman can feel conflicting due to his ongoing story and popularity.
  • Potential DLC could introduce more matches, including a rematch between Roman and Cody from WrestleMania 40, to extend the game's celebration of 40 years of WrestleMania.

Many fans eagerly await the release of WWE 2K24 on March 8, anticipating news, Superstar Ratings, and content reveals. While the general gameplay and Showcase Mode are known, fans are also keen on updates about WWE 2K24's MyGM Mode, MyRise Mode, and/or its Universe Mode. However, one match in the Showcase Mode stands out distinctly.

Although an exact list of WWE 2K24 Showcase Mode matches is yet to be confirmed, some matches have been confirmed or heavily teased. Matches like WrestleMania 5's Ultimate Warrior vs. Rick Rude, WrestleMania 39's Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair, and WrestleMania 39's Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes are confirmed, with others like WrestleMania 3's Andre the Giant vs. Hulk Hogan and WrestleMania 25's The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels essentially locked in. Players take on the roles of the winners in each of these matches, offering match variety. However, for fans of Cody Rhodes, defeating him as Roman Reigns can feel conflicting.

The Significance of WrestleMania 39's Roman vs. Cody Match

While it seems wrong to defeat Cody as Roman Reigns in WWE 2K24, it's a pivotal match in the history of WrestleMania. Every other match in WWE 2K24's Showcase Mode concludes the story, but Cody's narrative is ongoing. Recently, he won back-to-back Royal Rumble titles, intensifying his storyline with the Bloodline and The Rock's return, leading up to WrestleMania 40. Given Cody's ongoing story and his role as the WWE 2K24 Cover Star, it feels odd that the Showcase Mode

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