A recent teaser for WWE 2K26 has sparked discussion among fans due to a apparent misspelling of Randy Orton's name in a referenced match. The video highlights potential new content additions and teases upcoming game features. It also points to events around late January 2026.
The latest teaser for WWE 2K26, released on January 26, 2026, has drawn attention for a potential error in naming a historic match. Building on the success of WWE 2K25, which saw its own teaser drop in January 2025, the new video begins with the sound of glass shattering, a nod to WWE's iconic elements.
Fans have identified several hints within the teaser, including references to Zack Ryder, also known as Matt Cardona; a vanity mirror linked to Blake Monroe; an iguana possibly representing Mr. Iguana; and fur boots associated with Victoria. A set of DVDs appears to signal content for CM Punk's showcase mode, specifically mentioning the match "John Cena vs Randy Ortan" from Breaking Point. This 2009 event featured an I Quit stipulation, and the misspelling of Orton's surname as "Ortan" has fans questioning whether it was an oversight or deliberate.
The teaser includes a tweet from @WWEgames: "Time’s marked. Instincts kick in. Some memories don’t fade, they wait. 📼 #WWE2K26." A calendar in the video marks January 30, 2026, with the word "draft," suggesting the possible addition of the WWE Draft to the game's universe mode or an announcement on that date.
This comes ahead of WWE's SmackDown on January 30, 2026, at the King Abdullah Financial District, followed by the Royal Rumble on January 31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Earlier in the month, teasers for Attitude Era and Monday Night Wars content were released. A similar glitch occurred recently in a WWE-AAA promotional video, where Dominik Mysterio was erroneously shown as AEW Champion.
