WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill has publicly expressed frustration regarding her in-game appearance in WWE 2K26, specifically calling out the game developers for using outdated gear designs. Known for her striking outfits and commanding presence, Cargill pointed out that the game selected an outfit from two years ago, which does not reflect her current look. This issue was raised on her official X account, where she emphasized the effort and expense she invests in her in-ring gear.
“Yeah. Cause out of all the gears I’ve worn yall chose one from two years ago is crazy.I spend WAY too much money on my gears. Which are always top notch 💥🏾”
?Jade Cargill, WWE Women’s Champion
Concerns Over Character Models in WWE 2K Series
Cargill is not alone in her dissatisfaction with the WWE 2K series’ character portrayals. Former WWE superstar Nikki Bella also voiced criticism about her character model in WWE 2K25, highlighting how her in-game appearance did not resemble her real-life look. Bella’s concerns were shared during an episode of the Nikki and Brie Show podcast, with anecdotes about the poor rendering of her hair as an example of the game’s lack of attention to detail.
“I didn’t even look like a female fully,”
?Nikki Bella, former WWE Superstar
Brie Bella added that the design seemed deliberately unflattering, suggesting the developers did not put enough effort into making Nikki’s character model accurate.
Additional Issues with DLC and Character Authenticity
Adding to the dissatisfaction, Nikki Bella was included in WWE 2K25 only as additional downloadable content (DLC), not part of the main Season Pass. Fans had to purchase extra content to access her, which came with a subpar character model that players suspect was even older than WWE 2K25’s release. The outdated DLC further aggravated players and wrestlers alike.
“You can look, but you can’t touch. 👋 Nikki is making her return in #WWE2K25 via expansion pack within The Island. Stay tuned for more details.”
?WWE Games Official, Twitter Announcement
Expectations for WWE 2K26 and Jade Cargill’s In-Game Representation
Given Jade Cargill’s status as the reigning women’s champion, there is anticipation that WWE 2K26 will offer a more accurate and updated version of her gear. Unlike some DLC characters with potentially outdated motion captures, Cargill is fully available to be accurately modeled. Whether or not the developers will simply update her outfit without requiring new motion capture remains unclear as the game’s release date of March 13 approaches.
As fans and players await WWE 2K26, the demand for authentic and current representations of top superstars like Jade Cargill remains a key concern, reflecting broader tensions about quality and attention to detail in sports video games.
Yeah. Cause out of all the gears I’ve worn yall chose one from two years ago is crazy.I spend WAY too much money on my gears. Which are always top notch 💅🏾 https://t.co/Y9o94TBxf3
— Jade Cargill (@Jade_Cargill) February 2, 2026
You can look, but you can’t touch. 💋
Nikki is making her return in #WWE2K25 via expansion pack within The Island. Stay tuned for more details. pic.twitter.com/390hsmSB2q
— #WWE2K26 (@WWEgames) September 17, 2025
