WWE and 2K have officially opened the first-ever fan vote for a cover star in the series' history, giving Club WWE members the power to put one of eight superstars on a WWE 2K27 cover. Voting opened Friday, September 11, with the winner set to be revealed in early 2027. If you've been playing WWE 2k26 and wondering what comes next, this is your first real look at the hype machine spinning up for the next entry.
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Eight names, one cover slot
The ballot is locked to eight superstars, all of them representing a younger wave of WWE talent rather than the established main-event names that typically anchor these covers. The full list:
- Bron Breakker
- Fatal Influence (the trio, presumably voting as a unit)
- Je'Von Evans
- Oba Femi
- Penta
- Sol Ruca
- Stephanie Vaquer
- Trick Williams
That's a genuinely interesting mix. Penta brings crossover appeal from his time in AEW before jumping to WWE. Stephanie Vaquer has been one of the most talked-about women's signings in years. Bron Breakker and Oba Femi have been positioned as future cornerstones of the main roster. The fact that none of these names are being considered for the main cover slot, at least based on their inclusion here, tells you something about where WWE and 2K see the primary cover going.
The Club WWE catch
Here's the thing: you can't just log onto a website and cast a vote. The entire process runs exclusively through Club WWE, WWE's annual membership service priced at $99 a year (roughly $8.25 a month). Each registered member gets exactly one vote, cast through the Club WWE platform.
The membership bundles early access to live event tickets, exclusive merchandise opportunities, and community perks alongside this vote. Whether $99 is worth it depends entirely on how much WWE content you consume outside of the games, but the cover vote is clearly being positioned as a marquee benefit to drive sign-ups.
WWE 2K26 used four separate covers for its different editions, with CM Punk headlining the standard version and Triple H on the deluxe edition. Two additional covers leaned into nostalgia, spotlighting the Attitude Era and the Monday Night War. That multi-cover approach drew some criticism, particularly since the top-tier edition carried a $149.99 price tag. WWE 2K27 appears to be continuing the multi-edition model, and the fan-voted superstar will land on one of those variants. Which one remains unconfirmed.
What this vote actually signals
The eight candidates being drawn from NXT standouts and rising main roster talent rather than top-billed headliners is worth paying attention to. Prior WWE 2K covers have gone to names like Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, and CM Punk. None of the eight people on this ballot are at that tier yet.
That's not a knock on any of them. It actually makes the vote more interesting. Whoever wins this gets a significant promotional push attached to a major annual sports game release, which is real exposure for a superstar still building their mainstream profile. For someone like Je'Von Evans or Sol Ruca, a cover appearance would be a genuine career milestone.
The timing also confirms that WWE 2K27 is targeting an early 2027 release window, consistent with the series' annual cadence. No platforms, pricing, or further game details have been announced yet.
How the current game fits in
With WWE 2K27 still months away, WWE 2K26 continues to add content through its Ringside Pass seasons. If you're catching up on the current roster before the next game drops, the WWE 2K26 full roster guide covers every confirmed superstar and legend across the 400-plus character lineup, which is a good reference point for seeing where the eight cover candidates currently sit in the game.
The fan vote result won't change anything about WWE 2K26, but it does set the tone for how 2K and WWE want to market the next entry. Putting the community in the driver's seat for even one cover slot is a different approach for the franchise, and it gives fans a reason to pay attention to WWE 2K27 news months before a release date is even confirmed.
To vote, register or log in at WWE.com/ClubWWE before the voting window closes. Results land in early 2027 alongside what will presumably be the first wave of WWE 2K27 official announcements. For everything else you need on the current game, the WWE 2K26 guides collection has you covered in the meantime.
