Felix Upton on March 11, 2025
New Jack is making his way into WWE 2K25, and the biggest surprise isn’t just that he’s in—it’s who made it happen. WWE President Nick Khan personally pushed for the ECW legend to be included as downloadable content, leaving even the game’s developers stunned.
WWE 2K producer Bryan Williams spoke with PWInsider and admitted that adding New Jack wasn’t something he ever expected.
“New Jack was a shock to all of us on the VC (Visual Concepts) and marketing side. New Jack was someone who I never expected would make it into our franchise. It’s funny because it was actually Nick Khan who recommended or suggested that we add New Jack as DLC. When I heard that information from my marketing rep I was like, ‘Really?’ They were like, ‘Oh yeah, he’s a big fan.’ I believe he’s working on the paperwork to make this thing a reality,” Williams said.
The decision came completely out of left field for the team behind the game.
“That was a huge surprise. Talk about a curveball, that thing came out of not left field, that came out of a different game altogether. So I’m really excited to have New Jack be a part of the game this year, and we have some really cool things planned for New Jack.”
New Jack was one of the most unforgettable figures in Extreme Championship Wrestling, known for his chaotic, weapon-filled matches. He worked for ECW from 1995 until the company’s closure in 2001. Real name Jerome Young, he passed away in 2021 at the age of 58.
The WWE 2K25 Fearless Pack DLC, set for release in July, will feature New Jack alongside other big names, including Jordynne Grace, Penta, and Bull Nakano. The full game drops on March 14 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
New Jack’s inclusion is sure to bring back memories for longtime ECW fans, but does he belong in a WWE game? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
March 11, 2025 12:08 pm
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