• Former Champion Frustrated Over WWE 2K26 Absence
It has been more than a decade since Kelly Kelly aka Barbie Blank last appeared as a playable character in a WWE video game — and that drought will continue with WWE 2K26.
Although the former Divas Champion reportedly signed a WWE Legends contract in 2025, she is not included in this year’s game roster. The deal had led many fans to believe her return to the video game series was likely, but the final lineup says otherwise.
Kelly Kelly responded to the news on X, noting that she has once again been left out of the WWE Games franchise and joking about the idea of starting a petition.
“Welp… another year not in the @WWEgames 👀…Should we start a petition or what? 😅”
Her most recent playable appearance came in WWE ’13. Before that, she was regularly featured in annual releases, including every installment from WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2008 through WWE ’13.
When a fan asked Kelly Kelly why she isn’t featured in this year’s game, she replied: “I don’t know it’s only been about 13 years since …🤷🏼♀️ @WWEgames”
• Change Made To WrestleMania 42 Start Time, But Not For Everyone
Fans attending WrestleMania 42 in person will need to head to Allegiant Stadium much earlier than originally planned. WWE has officially moved the event’s local start time up to 2:30 PM, a significant shift from the 4 PM slot previously listed for ticket holders.
While the doors are opening early for the live crowd in Las Vegas, the schedule for those watching at home remains unchanged.
WWE’s website continues to list the official broadcast start time at 7 PM ET, meaning the adjustment is likely intended to manage the stadium’s massive logistics or to accommodate pre-show activities.
Here’s the current match-card for WrestleMania 42:
– World Heavyweight Championship Match: CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns
– Undisputed WWE Championship Match: Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Men’s Elimination Chamber winner
– Women’s World Championship Match: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan
– WWE Women’s Championship Match: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Women’s Elimination Chamber winner
– Brock Lesnar’s open challenge
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