Felix Upton on February 2, 2026
WWE 2K26 may have wowed fans with its first official gameplay trailer during the Royal Rumble, but not everyone is impressed—especially not WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill.
It all started when a fan took to Twitter, tagging 2K Games and questioning why Cargill’s model still wore her 2024 attire from Backlash: France, even though she’s now a reigning champion.
“UPDATE Jade Cargill to a 2025 gear!!!! She’s the Queen of the ring and the CHAMP. Do better 2K.”
Jade Cargill also responded directly, venting her frustration over the outdated design—and pointing out the effort and expense that goes into creating her signature gears.
“Yeah. Cause out of all the gears I’ve worn y’all chose one from two years ago is crazy. I spend WAY too much money on my gears. Which are always top notch 💅🏾”
The criticism comes just days after WWE 2K26’s trailer went live, featuring in-game footage of major superstars like CM Punk, Stephanie Vaquer, and El Grande Americano. While the overall reception to the gameplay and match modes—like Inferno and Dumpster Matches—has been strong, Cargill’s comment has led to discussions about how female talent is presented in the series.
With 2K26 promising the biggest roster yet and a March 13 release date, the pressure’s on for 2K Games to make some last-minute fixes before launch.
Do you think Jade Cargill was right to speak out? Should WWE 2K26 update superstar gear more often? Sound off in the comments and tell us how you feel about the game’s accuracy.
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