As the wrestling world grapples with real-life scandals involving WWE legends Brock Lesnar and Vince McMahon, a WWE 2K24 content creator steps into the ring with a bold stance.
Allegations of disturbing activities have prompted the creator to reconsider their involvement with these controversial figures, sparking a conversation about ethics and representation in the game.
WWE 2K24 Modder Stands Firm Against Controversial Wrestling Figures
WWE 2K content creator WhatsTheStatus is pushing back on all requests to mod Brock Lesnar and the recently embroiled WWE Chairman, Vince McMahon, into the game.
Brock Lesnar’s future in the entire WWE franchise was burned to a crisp after allegations surfaced about his potential involvement in the ongoing Vince McMahon sex trafficking case, where McMahon faces shocking allegations from former employee Janel Grant.
The 67-page complaint details McMahon’s alleged involvement in coercing Grant into explicit activities and sharing compromising content without her consent. One notable revelation is the involvement of a “former UFC champion” McMahon, who desperately sought to resign, which a Wall Street Journal report alleged to be Brock Lesnar.
Against this backdrop, the WWE 2K24 content creator has taken a principled stance against adding the two to the game.
Now let me explain the long way.
1. Brock Lesnar will Have Showcase and MyRise tags.
If I remove those and you dont have this character unlocked you will get a "content damaged" message and it wont save.I will try to upload default CAW template with his trons and music for…
— 𝕾𝖙𝖆𝖙𝖚𝖘™ (@WhatsTheStatus) March 1, 2024
Brock Lesnar would have Showcase and MyRise tags. In theory, if Status removed those from the character and the character wasn’t unlocked, the player would get a ‘content damaged‘ message, and the game wouldn’t save.
Status also expressed hesitancy and explained that Lesnar’s potential inclusion brings risks not just with the game’s developers but also with WWE/TKO itself. WWE has been working overtime to distance itself from Lesnar in the wake of the scandal.
If Status attempted to put Lesnar in the game despite these warnings, it could result in him being on the receiving end of some legal trouble.
Putting aside these reasons, Status explains that he ultimately has no interest in inserting Lesnar into the game until he’s cleared of all the allegations. He also explains that he has no interest in modding in McMahon regardless, stating, “you are lying to me if you gave a f*** about vince in previous games.”
Lesnar and McMahon Can Stay Out of the Games, Say Fans
Status ended the post with a message to his followers:
Please understand, Im only one person who doesnt make any money from this and Im not owned anyone anything so i just ask to respect my time.
His followers immediately understood the gravity of the situation, agreeing with his post.
Value yourself first and foremost. If you feel like it may put you at risk legally given the sensitive situation, CC users will be just fine with created alternatives or not having him at all. What’s important is that you’re not put into a bind for anyone’s enjoyment
— RipZz (@SixZzshOtRipZz) March 1, 2024
One fan humorously stepped up to explain that they would “pay [Status] to not upload [Lesnar] or waste [his] time.”
Considering the seriousness of the crimes that McMahon and Lesnar have been accused of, do you think they should be left out of the games? Should modders be allowed to include these figures anyway? We encourage you to share your thoughts with us below!
