WWE'13 Roster (with Cover), Orton and more

The Wrestling Observer is reporting that the following names have been confirmed for the “WWE ’13″ video game roster. The list doesn’t appear finished, but it’s what we know about the roster so far.

Modern Era Stars with Current Gimmicks: Alberto Del Rio, Big Show, Booker T, Brock Lesnar, Brodus Clay, CM Punk, Chris Jericho, Christian, Cody Rhodes, Daniel Bryan, David Otunga, Dolph Ziggler, Epico, Heath Slater, Hunico, Jack Swagger, Jinder Mahal, John Cena, Justin Gabriel, Kane, Kevin Nash, Kofi Kingston, Mark Henry, Primo, R-Truth, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, Santino Marella, Sheamus, Sin Cara, Ted DiBiase, The Great Khali, The Miz, The Rock, HHH, Undertaker, Wade Barrett, Zack Ryder, Alicia Fox, Beth Phoenix, The Bella Twins, Eve Torres, Kelly Kelly and Kharma.

Attitude Era Stars: Steve Austin, The Rock, Triple H, Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Eddie Guerrero, Edge & Christian, New Age Outlaws, Road Warriors, X-Pac, Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, Mankind, Dude Love, Cactus Jack, Trish Stratus, Lita, Big Show, Kane, Davey Boy Smith, Vader, Mark Henry, Ken Shamrock, Godfather and Big Bossman.

The report also notes that WWE Hall of Famer Mike Tyson will be a special playable celebrity character, and it’s believed that him signing on to appear in the game was part of what lead to him being inducted into The Hall of Fame this year.

Check the Cover Photo of WWE’13 Game below.

Mark Henry Update: Mark Henry’s recent surgery was not a groin surgery as believed. He actually had a shoulder operation and as noted before, he’s expected back this summer.

Randy Orton Removed from Live Events: Orton’s 60 day suspension for his second violation of the WWE Wellness Policy goes into effect today, meaning that the suspension would end as of midnight on Sunday, July 29th. Orton will be forced to miss the No Way Out pay-per-view on June 17th and the Money In The Bank pay-per-view on July 15th. He will be eligible to return on the July 30th RAW Supershow from Cincinnati, Ohio.

WWE’s live events section has removed Orton from SmackDown live events through June 10th. He is listed for shows after that, however will likely be removed from those soon. Orton’s first tweet since his suspension was wishing a fan “Happy Birthday” after they wrote, “upset that @RandyOrton is suspended on my birthday.”

WWE Fan gets a role on The Marine: WWE Studios has chosen WWE fan Mason A. Norman to play a part in The Marine: Homefront with The Miz. Norman, a sergeant in the United States Army Reserve, auditioned for the role during an open casting call at WrestleMania 28 in Miami. Norman was told he would be doing a follow-up interview but was surprised by The Miz on Skype, informing him that he had been selected for the role.