The WWE 2k19 roster featured 197 unique playable characters once downloadable content was included, making it one of the largest line-ups the series had ever shipped at its October 2018 release. The game brought together the full Raw and SmackDown Live brands, the complete NXT and 205 Live divisions, a deep women’s division, and more than fifty Legends and Hall of Famers, with AJ Styles chosen as the cover superstar.
This guide breaks down the entire line-up brand by brand, lists every Legend and DLC superstar, and answers the questions players still search for most. Whether you want to know the exact roster count, who the pre-order bonuses were, or which wrestlers arrived through the Season Pass, every name is laid out below in clean, scannable tables.
WWE 2K19 Game Information at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Game title | WWE 2K19 |
| Release date | October 9, 2018 (October 5 early access for Deluxe and Collector’s Editions) |
| Developer | Yuke’s and Visual Concepts |
| Publisher | 2K Sports |
| Platforms | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (Microsoft Windows) |
| Genre | Professional wrestling sports simulation |
| Cover superstar | AJ Styles |
| Base roster | Over 200 selectable characters on the disc |
| Playable characters with DLC | 197 unique playable wrestlers (252 slots counting managers and alternate versions) |
| Pre-order bonus | Rey Mysterio and Ronda Rousey |
| Season Pass | Accelerator, New Moves Pack, and two Superstar DLC packs |
| Series | Part of the long-running WWE 2K franchise |
How Many Wrestlers Are in the WWE 2K19 Roster?
WWE 2K19 shipped with one of the biggest line-ups in the history of the franchise. Counting every brand plus the full Legends section, the base game offered more than 200 selectable characters, and the final total reached 197 unique playable wrestlers once all downloadable content was added. When alternate-era versions, managers, and MyCareer figures are included, the character select screen holds roughly 252 entries in total.
The size came from pairing a full current-day WWE roster with an unusually generous Legends section. Players could set up dream matches that spanned decades, pitting modern stars such as AJ Styles and Brock Lesnar against all-time greats like Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, and The Undertaker inside the same ring.
WWE 2K19 Raw Roster (Men’s Division)
The Raw brand supplied many of the game’s headline names. Below are the male Raw superstars included in the base game.
| Superstar | Notes |
|---|---|
| Apollo Crews | High-flying powerhouse athlete |
| Baron Corbin | Former Money in the Bank winner and acting Raw GM at the time |
| Big Show | Veteran giant and multi-time world champion |
| Bo Dallas | One half of The B-Team tag act |
| Bobby Lashley | Returned to WWE in 2018 after an MMA run |
| Bobby Roode | Glorious entrance and former NXT champion |
| Braun Strowman | The Monster Among Men |
| Bray Wyatt | Leader of the former Wyatt Family |
| Brock Lesnar | Reigning Universal Champion and former UFC champion |
| Chad Gable | Technical standout and Olympic-style amateur wrestler |
| Curt Hawkins | Known at the time for a long televised losing streak |
| Curtis Axel | Second half of The B-Team |
| Dash Wilder | One half of The Revival tag team |
| Dean Ambrose | Former Shield member and world champion |
| Dolph Ziggler | Show-off and multi-time Intercontinental Champion |
| Drew McIntyre | Scottish powerhouse newly re-signed to the main roster |
| Elias | Guitar-wielding musician character |
| Fandango | Ballroom-dancing entertainer |
| Finn Balor | First Universal Champion, included with his Demon alter ego |
| Goldust | Veteran character performer |
| Heath Slater | Longtime roster mainstay |
| Jason Jordan | Amateur-based competitor |
| Jinder Mahal | The Modern Day Maharaja and former WWE Champion |
| John Cena | Sixteen-time world champion and franchise icon |
| Kevin Owens | The Prizefighter |
| Konnor | One half of The Ascension |
| Lio Rush | The Man of the Hour, cruiserweight speedster |
| Matt Hardy | Debuting his Woken persona |
| Mike Kanellis | Main-roster competitor managed by Maria |
| Mojo Rawley | High-energy former Hype Bro |
| No Way Jose | Fun-loving conga-line character |
| Rezar | One half of the Authors of Pain |
| Rhyno | The Man Beast and ECW original |
| Roman Reigns | The Big Dog and reigning Universal Champion storyline lead |
| Sami Zayn | Underdog from the Underground |
| Scott Dawson | One half of The Revival |
| Seth Rollins | The Kingslayer and former Shield member |
| Titus O’Neil | Leader of Titus Worldwide |
| Tyler Breeze | Prince Pretty and fashion-police character |
| Viktor | One half of The Ascension |
| Zack Ryder | Long Island Iced Z |
WWE 2K19 Raw Roster (Women’s Division)
| Superstar | Notes |
|---|---|
| Alexa Bliss | Little Miss Bliss, multi-time Raw Women’s Champion |
| Alicia Fox | Veteran of the women’s division |
| Bayley | The Hugger and former NXT and Raw champion |
| Dana Brooke | Fitness-focused competitor |
| Ember Moon | Known for her Eclipse finisher |
| Liv Morgan | Member of The Riott Squad |
| Mickie James | Decorated veteran and Hall of Fame-level talent |
| Natalya | Third-generation Hart family wrestler |
| Nia Jax | Powerhouse and self-styled role model |
| Ruby Riott | Leader of The Riott Squad |
| Sarah Logan | Member of The Riott Squad |
| Sasha Banks | The Boss and multi-time champion |
WWE 2K19 SmackDown Live Roster (Men’s Division)
| Superstar | Notes |
|---|---|
| AJ Styles | The Phenomenal One and cover superstar |
| Alexander Wolfe | Member of SAnitY |
| Andrade Cien Almas | Former NXT Champion |
| Big E | Powerhouse of The New Day |
| Cesaro | The Swiss Superman |
| Daniel Bryan | Returning to in-ring action after medical clearance |
| Epico Colon | One half of The Colons |
| Eric Young | Leader of SAnitY |
| Harper | Member of the Bludgeon Brothers |
| Jeff Hardy | Charismatic Enigma and daredevil high-flyer |
| Jey Uso | One half of The Usos |
| Jimmy Uso | One half of The Usos |
| Kane | The Big Red Machine |
| Karl Anderson | Member of The Club with Luke Gallows |
| Killian Dain | Member of SAnitY |
| Kofi Kingston | High-flyer of The New Day |
| Luke Gallows | Member of The Club |
| Primo Colon | One half of The Colons |
| R-Truth | Veteran entertainer and former champion |
| Randy Orton | The Viper and multi-time world champion |
| Rowan | Member of the Bludgeon Brothers |
| Rusev | The Bulgarian Brute, central to Rusev Day |
| Samoa Joe | The Samoan Submission Machine |
| Shane McMahon | On-screen SmackDown Commissioner |
| Sheamus | The Celtic Warrior |
| Shelton Benjamin | The Gold Standard |
| Shinsuke Nakamura | The Artist and King of Strong Style |
| Sin Cara | Masked high-flyer |
| The Miz | The A-Lister and multi-time Intercontinental Champion |
| Tye Dillinger | The Perfect Ten |
| Xavier Woods | Trombone-playing member of The New Day |
WWE 2K19 SmackDown Live Roster (Women’s Division)
| Superstar | Notes |
|---|---|
| Asuka | The Empress of Tomorrow |
| Becky Lynch | The Irish Lass Kicker, soon to become The Man |
| Billie Kay | One half of The IIconics |
| Brie Bella | One half of The Bella Twins |
| Carmella | Former Ms. Money in the Bank and women’s champion |
| Charlotte Flair | The Queen and multi-time champion |
| Lana | The Ravishing Russian |
| Mandy Rose | Member of the duo later known as Fire and Desire |
| Maryse | Glamorous veteran and manager |
| Naomi | Known for her Glow entrance and speed |
| Nikki Bella | One half of The Bella Twins |
| Paige | The Anti-Diva, by then in an on-screen authority role |
| Peyton Royce | One half of The IIconics |
| Sonya Deville | MMA-based striker |
| Tamina | Powerhouse of Samoan wrestling lineage |
| Zelina Vega | Strategic manager and competitor |
WWE 2K19 NXT Roster
NXT received strong representation, with several names who would go on to become main-event stars across WWE and AEW in later years.
| Superstar | Notes |
|---|---|
| Aleister Black | Striker known for his Black Mass finish |
| Angelo Dawkins | One half of Street Profits |
| Bianca Belair | The EST, standout athlete |
| Bobby Fish | Member of the Undisputed Era |
| Candice LeRae | Technically gifted competitor |
| Dakota Kai | Energetic fan favorite |
| EC3 | Charismatic former Impact star |
| Hanson | One half of War Raiders (later Viking Raiders) |
| Johnny Gargano | Johnny Wrestling, NXT cornerstone |
| Kairi Sane | The Pirate Princess |
| Kassius Ohno | Veteran technician |
| Kyle O’Reilly | Member of the Undisputed Era |
| Lacey Evans | The Sassy Southern Belle |
| Lars Sullivan | The Freak, a dominant monster character |
| Montez Ford | One half of Street Profits |
| Nick Miller | Australian competitor of TM61 |
| Oney Lorcan | Hard-hitting striker |
| Otis Dozovic | Powerhouse of Heavy Machinery |
| Pete Dunne | The Bruiserweight and UK Champion |
| Ricochet | The One and Only, elite high-flyer |
| Roderick Strong | The Messiah of the Backbreaker |
| Rowe | One half of War Raiders |
| Shane Thorne | Australian competitor of TM61 |
| Shayna Baszler | The Queen of Spades and former NXT Women’s Champion |
| Tucker Knight | Powerhouse of Heavy Machinery |
| Tyler Bate | The Big Strong Boi and first UK Champion |
| Velveteen Dream | Flamboyant and gifted young star |
WWE 2K19 205 Live (Cruiserweight) Roster
| Superstar | Notes |
|---|---|
| Ariya Daivari | Persian cruiserweight |
| Cedric Alexander | Reigning Cruiserweight Champion of the era |
| Drake Maverick | 205 Live General Manager |
| Drew Gulak | Submission specialist and rules advocate |
| Jack Gallagher | Extraordinary Gentleman with a Victorian gimmick |
| Gran Metalik | Lucha high-flyer |
| Hideo Itami | Striker formerly known as KENTA |
| Kalisto | Masked lucha star |
| Lince Dorado | Member of Lucha House Party |
| Mustafa Ali | Known for his 054 inverted splash |
| Noam Dar | Scottish cruiserweight |
| TJP | Technical cruiserweight and first division champion |
| Tony Nese | The Premier Athlete |
WWE 2K19 Legends and Hall of Famers
The Legends section was a major selling point. WWE 2K19 revealed more than fifty retired stars and Hall of Famers, many with multiple alternate-era attires on the roster. The unique Legends included below span the territorial era through the Attitude Era and beyond.
| Legend | Era or Known For |
|---|---|
| Andre the Giant | The Eighth Wonder of the World |
| Bam Bam Bigelow | Agile heavyweight of the 1990s |
| Batista | The Animal and Evolution member |
| Beth Phoenix | The Glamazon |
| Big Boss Man | Corrections-officer character |
| Bobby Heenan | The Brain, legendary manager |
| Bret Hart | The Hitman and five-time WWE Champion |
| British Bulldog | Davey Boy Smith, Intercontinental great |
| Brutus Beefcake | The Barber |
| Chris Jericho | Y2J, first Undisputed Champion |
| Christian | Captain Charisma |
| Diamond Dallas Page | DDP and the Diamond Cutter |
| Diesel | Kevin Nash in his WWE title run |
| Dusty Rhodes | The American Dream |
| Eddie Guerrero | Latino Heat, Lie Cheat and Steal |
| Edge | The Rated-R Superstar |
| Goldberg | WCW icon with a record streak |
| Greg Valentine | The Hammer |
| Ivory | Attitude Era women’s champion |
| Jacqueline | Hall of Fame women’s competitor |
| Jake Roberts | Jake the Snake |
| Jim Neidhart | The Anvil of the Hart Foundation |
| Kevin Nash | Also a nWo founder |
| King Booker | Booker T’s royal persona |
| Kurt Angle | Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Famer |
| Lex Luger | The Total Package |
| Lita | High-flying women’s trailblazer |
| Mr. McMahon | Vince McMahon’s on-screen chairman |
| Mr. Perfect | Curt Hennig |
| Papa Shango | Voodoo character of the early 1990s |
| Randy Savage | Macho Man |
| Ravishing Rick Rude | Chiseled 1980s heel |
| Razor Ramon | Scott Hall’s Bad Guy persona |
| Rey Mysterio | Masked legend and pre-order bonus |
| Ric Flair | The Nature Boy, sixteen-time champion |
| Rick Martel | The Model |
| Ricky Morton | Rock ‘n’ Roll Express |
| Ricky Steamboat | The Dragon |
| Rikishi | Known for the Stinkface |
| Robert Gibson | Rock ‘n’ Roll Express |
| Roddy Piper | Rowdy and Piper’s Pit host |
| Scott Hall | nWo founder |
| Shawn Michaels | The Heartbreak Kid and Mr. WrestleMania |
| Steve Austin | Stone Cold, Attitude Era figurehead |
| Sting | The Icon, late WWE addition |
| Sycho Sid | Powerhouse former champion |
| Tatanka | Native American warrior character |
| Ted DiBiase | The Million Dollar Man |
| The Godfather | Attitude Era character |
| The Rock | The People’s Champion and Hollywood star |
| Triple H | The Game and Evolution leader |
| Trish Stratus | Seven-time women’s champion |
| Ultimate Warrior | High-intensity 1990s icon |
| Undertaker | The Deadman and Phenom |
| Vader | Dominant mastodon of the 1990s |
Who Is on the Cover of WWE 2K19?
AJ Styles was the sole cover superstar of WWE 2K19. The choice reflected his run as one of WWE’s top stars at the time, holding the WWE Championship on SmackDown Live for much of 2018. Styles also fronted the game’s Million Dollar Challenge, a promotion that offered a cash prize to any player who could defeat him in the game under set conditions.
WWE 2K19 Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses
WWE 2K19 was sold in three main editions, each adding content on top of the base game.
| Edition | What It Included |
|---|---|
| Standard Edition | The base game and the standard roster |
| Deluxe Edition | Early access from October 5, the Season Pass, and the Wooooo! Edition legends |
| Collector’s Edition (Wooooo! Edition) | Everything in the Deluxe Edition plus Ric Flair themed physical collectibles |
Pre-ordering any edition unlocked two bonus characters: Rey Mysterio and Ronda Rousey. Rousey was especially notable, as WWE 2K19 marked her first appearance in the video game series after her high-profile move from UFC to WWE earlier in 2018. Both wrestlers were also released later as standalone downloadable content for players who did not pre-order.
WWE 2K19 DLC and Season Pass Superstars
The WWE 2K19 Season Pass bundled several add-ons, including the Accelerator (which unlocked all base content immediately), the New Moves Pack, and two Superstar DLC packs. Combined with the Deluxe and Collector’s Edition legends, the downloadable wrestlers added the following names to the game.
| DLC Superstar | Source |
|---|---|
| Rey Mysterio | Pre-order bonus and later DLC |
| Ronda Rousey | Pre-order bonus and later DLC |
| EC3 | Superstar DLC pack |
| Lio Rush | Superstar DLC pack |
| Ricochet | Superstar DLC pack |
| Hanson (War Raiders) | Superstar DLC pack |
| Rowe (War Raiders) | Superstar DLC pack |
| Candice LeRae | Superstar DLC pack |
| Dakota Kai | Superstar DLC pack |
| Lacey Evans | Superstar DLC pack |
| Mike Kanellis | Superstar DLC pack |
| Maria Kanellis | Superstar DLC pack |
| Ric Flair | Deluxe and Collector’s Edition legend |
| Roddy Piper | Deluxe and Collector’s Edition legend |
| Dusty Rhodes (1985) | Deluxe and Collector’s Edition legend |
| Randy Savage (1992) | Deluxe and Collector’s Edition legend |
| Ricky Steamboat (1987) | Deluxe and Collector’s Edition legend |
| Undertaker (2002) | Deluxe and Collector’s Edition legend |
What Game Modes Used the WWE 2K19 Roster?
The full line-up could be used across every major mode in the game. The headline additions and returning modes included the following.
- 2K Showcase: A return of the fan-favorite mode, this time built around the career of Daniel Bryan and his road back from retirement.
- MyCareer (My Player): A story-driven single-player journey with voice-acted cutscenes following an original created wrestler from the independents to WWE.
- Universe Mode: A sandbox that let players run their own brands, shows, rivalries, and championships using the entire roster.
- Towers: A new gauntlet-style mode with set challenges, including the Million Dollar Challenge against AJ Styles.
- Online and Creation Suite: Online matches plus the deep create-a-wrestler, create-an-arena, and custom match tools the series is known for.
Why the WWE 2K19 Roster Still Stands Out
Even years after release, the wwe 2k19 roster is remembered as one of the most complete the series produced before the franchise took a development break and relaunched with WWE 2K22. The blend of a full modern roster with a huge Legends section gave players an enormous range of dream matches, and several NXT names on the list, such as Ricochet, Aleister Black, and the War Raiders, went on to become major stars. For collectors and simulation fans, it remains a benchmark line-up.
WWE 2K19 Roster Trivia and Fun Facts
- Ronda Rousey’s inclusion marked the first time she appeared in a WWE video game, arriving the same year she signed with WWE.
- The 2K Showcase mode was built entirely around Daniel Bryan, who had only recently been cleared to wrestle again after retiring due to concussions.
- AJ Styles headlined the Million Dollar Challenge, a real promotion offering a cash prize to a player who could beat him in the game.
- Several wrestlers appeared with multiple era-specific versions, so stars like Ric Flair, Sting, and The Undertaker occupied more than one slot on the select screen.
- The War Raiders, who arrived as DLC, were later renamed the Viking Raiders on the WWE main roster.
- The game was the last mainline WWE 2K title released before the series skipped 2021 and returned with WWE 2K22.
Frequently Asked Questions
The game features 197 unique playable wrestlers once all downloadable content is included, with over 200 selectable characters on the base disc and roughly 252 total slots when managers and alternate-era versions are counted.
AJ Styles is the sole cover superstar of WWE 2K19, reflecting his run as WWE Champion on SmackDown Live during 2018.
Yes. Ronda Rousey was a pre-order bonus and later a standalone DLC character, marking her first appearance in the WWE video game series.
The downloadable superstars included Rey Mysterio, Ronda Rousey, EC3, Lio Rush, Ricochet, the War Raiders (Hanson and Rowe), Candice LeRae, Dakota Kai, Lacey Evans, and Mike and Maria Kanellis, plus several legends in the Deluxe and Collector’s Editions.
WWE 2K19 launched on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on October 9, 2018, with early access from October 5 for Deluxe and Collector’s Edition buyers.
At its release it was one of the largest in franchise history, combining a full current roster with more than fifty Legends and Hall of Famers.
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