From The Undertaker to The Rock, here are the WWE legends that have appeared in the most video games throughout wrestling history.

When it comes to WWE video games, some superstars are just built different. From pixelated sprites throwing punches in the early ’90s to photorealistic models executing perfectly motion-captured finishers in WWE 2K24, these legends have been delivering digital beatdowns for decades.

Breaking joysticks and taking names. | Image Credit: Visual Concepts

But while many wrestlers have graced our screens over the years, a select few stand head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to video game appearances. These aren’t just any superstars—they’re the ones who’ve been making gamers’ thumbs sore since before some of today’s WWE roster were even born.

So, let’s climb into the virtual squared circle and count down the legends who’ve appeared in more games than you’ve had hot dinners:

The Rock: 52 Appearances

The People’s Eyebrow in WWF War Zone! | Image Credit: Acclaim Entertainment

Making his video game debut in WWF War Zone (1998), The Rock’s digital journey has been as electrifying as his real-life persona. From those early PlayStation days where his character model barely captured his iconic eyebrow raise, to today’s photorealistic recreations that nail every mannerism, The People’s Champion has been laying the smackdown in virtual form for over 25 years.

What makes The Rock’s video game appearances special isn’t just the quantity—it’s how each game tried to capture his larger-than-life personality. Whether it’s delivering the People’s Elbow in WWF SmackDown! or trash-talking opponents in WWE 2K24, developers have always gone the extra mile to make players feel like they’re really controlling The Great One.

Shawn Michaels: 52 Appearances

Still stealing shows, just with better lighting effects. | Image Credit: Visual Concepts

The Heartbreak Kid’s first video game appearance in WWF Super WrestleMania (1992) might not have captured his signature swagger, but it marked the beginning of one of gaming’s most enduring wrestling careers. From his early days as one half of The Rockers to his legendary solo run, HBK’s digital evolution mirrors his real-life journey from showstopper to icon.

What’s particularly fascinating is how games have attempted to recreate his in-ring style over the years. That fluid movement, the picture-perfect elbow drop, and of course, Sweet Chin Music—each new technology breakthrough has brought us closer to capturing what made Michaels the performer he was, with WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain (2003) being perhaps the first to really nail his moveset.

Kane: 53 Appearances

When your character model is “scarier” than intended. | Image Credit: Acclaim Entertainment

The Big Red Machine first terrorized virtual audiences in WWF War Zone (1998), and gaming has never been the same since. From his early days as the masked monster to his later corporate incarnation, Kane’s digital presence has been as imposing as his real-life counterpart.

Whether it’s the silent destroyer who could only communicate through his devastating chokeslams, or the articulate Director of Operations who could still go toe-to-toe with the best, each game has managed to capture the essence of whatever version of Kane was terrorizing the WWE at the time.

Triple H: 58 Appearances

Time to play The Game… in 4K HDR. | Image Credit: Visual Concepts

The Game made his digital debut in WWF In Your House (1996) as the Connecticut Blue Blood, Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Since then, he’s evolved from aristocratic snob to D-Generation X rebel to The Cerebral Assassin, and every WWE game has documented this transformation in fascinating detail.

What sets Triple H’s video game legacy apart is how it spans nearly every era of wrestling gaming. From the early days when his Pedigree looked more like an awkward hug to today’s physics-based animations that make you feel every impact, The King of Kings has been there for every major technological leap in wrestling games—fitting for someone who would eventually help shape the future of the business itself.

The Undertaker: 64 Appearances

Rest in Peace, low polygon count. | Image Credit: Visual Concepts

Making his video game debut in WWF Super WrestleMania (1992), The Deadman has been terrorizing virtual opponents longer than some of today’s WWE superstars have been alive. From his early days as a pixelated phenom on the SNES and Genesis to his latest incarnations in WWE 2K24, The Undertaker’s digital presence has been as legendary as his WrestleMania streak.

What makes The Undertaker’s video game legacy truly remarkable is how each era captured his evolution. Whether it’s the classic Deadman, the American Badass, or the modern hybrid persona, developers have always found ways to make players feel the bone-chilling presence that made him a legend.

Speaking of legends, WWE 2K25 is set to celebrate these icons in a big way when it launches next month. The game’s roster reveal happening today at IGN Fan Fest promises the largest lineup in franchise history, with 300+ playable characters spanning multiple eras.

Plus, with the return of intergender matches and a revamped Giant fighting style system, it looks like we’ll have plenty of new ways to recreate classic moments with these legendary superstars.

Did we miss any of your favorite WWE legends? How many of these wrestling games have you played over the years? Let us know in the comments below!