Paul Heyman Fires a Shot at Fortnite and Call of Duty While Hyping WWE 2K26
With WWE 2K26 edging closer to release, momentum around the franchise is starting to feel different this year. Early previews have been positive, insider chatter is growing louder, and now Paul Heyman has stepped in to make sure people are paying attention — not just wrestling fans, but gamers as a whole.
Speaking to Fightful during WWE 2K26’s promotional rollout, Heyman didn’t settle for the usual marketing praise. Instead, he issued a bold challenge, suggesting that when WWE 2K26 drops, players should be ready to put down some of gaming’s biggest titles.
Positioned in front of an eye-catching WWE 2K26 setup, Heyman acknowledged he may not fit the traditional gamer profile, joking about being older than most of today’s players. But that didn’t stop him from delivering a sharp take on what modern games must offer to survive.
Heyman argued that today’s gaming landscape is unforgiving. Flashy moments and short-term excitement aren’t enough anymore. Games now need depth, constant updates, and reasons for players to keep coming back week after week. According to him, WWE 2K26 has been built with exactly that mindset.
That’s when he made his most attention-grabbing statement.
Heyman openly said he wants WWE 2K26 to pull players away from juggernauts like Fortnite and Call of Duty. His vision goes beyond fantasy matchups or nostalgia-driven appeal. While legends such as Lou Thesz, Bruno Sammartino, and Brock Lesnar add star power, Heyman stressed that the real goal is to create a fully immersive experience that fits how modern gamers play.
WWE 2K26 is scheduled to launch next month and will introduce new match types along with a reworked season pass system called the Ringside Pass. The game has already turned heads with the announcement of CM Punk as the cover star, adding even more buzz ahead of release.
Whether Heyman’s confidence is calculated hype or a genuine sign of a standout entry will only be answered once players get their hands on the game. But his message is clear: WWE 2K26 doesn’t see itself as just another annual sports title — it wants to compete with the biggest names in gaming, period.
