Bold statement: Being playable in WWE 2K26 feels like a full-circle moment I never saw coming—and it means everything to me. That risk, that effort, that raw love for the craft all come together in this moment, and I want to share that joy with you.
The WWE 2K26 game is slated for a worldwide release on March 13, and as the launch approaches, more details about the game are being revealed. Among the confirmed playable characters are Adam Pearce, the Monday Night Raw General Manager, and Nick Aldis, the Friday Night SmackDown General Manager. Pearce took to Facebook to express what it means to him to be included as a playable character.
I used to tell people that working with 2K Sports as a Motion Capture Specialist was my favorite job in wrestling—and I meant it. I genuinely loved every part of it. My first project was WWE ’12, and I cherished being part of the 2K crew. I looked forward to the mocap sessions every year, and I even scheduled my wrestling tours around the game’s production. It was a central piece of my professional calendar. Ultimately, leaving that role to join WWE full-time was bittersweet, and I felt that loss deeply.
So seeing this vision come to life is extraordinarily meaningful for me.
I want to extend my thanks to everyone who helped bring this to fruition. Bryan Williams and Steve Islas have always had my back—the two 2K veterans who stood by me. Love you guys. Ramon Aranda, you’re a true friend. To the old Mocap crews, along with my late brother Micah Taylor and all the friends from back in the day, I’m grateful to you all.
A special shout-out to Kidd Russell, and especially Matt Jenkins, for the music. Your notes became the soundtrack to my presentations around the world during the last five years of my active career, and I’m honored that “Prelude” is now in the game. It’s authentically me, and I’m genuinely grateful.
To my mom: I was thrilled when 2K wanted the black velvet robe in the game. All the gear you crafted for me and others over the years means the world to me, and I’m so happy you’ll get to see your work live on while your grandkids square off with me on PlayStation. I love you.
A heartfelt thank you to the fans who’ve followed me since the early days—we’re in this together. And to newcomers who are reading this now, I’m grateful you’re here too. If you’re reading this far, you’re probably my age and sentimental like me. Don’t change a thing.
To those who only glanced at the photos: yes, I was a wrestler. Some people said I was pretty good; others less impressed. My take: I played the role the promoter paid me to play on that day, and I owned it.
Thank you for reading and for joining me on this ride with the Scrap Daddy, Scrap Iron Adam Pearce. Do something kind for someone today.
During Monday Night Raw on 2/17, a mysterious crate arrived for Pearce. The box carried a warning not to open it until the Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event on February 28, and Pearce had the crate sent to SmackDown so Nick Aldis could handle it.
