5 Potential Candidates For The Cover of WWE 2K20

The annual WWE video game is one of the most consistent and entertaining in all of sports, and while the cover athlete spot isn't as valued as say the Madden or NBA 2K cover, it's still a great honour and is indicative of who the WWE favour and want to push on the fans.

Heading into WrestleMania season, all the focus is rightly on the WWE's show of shows, but shortly after, the WWE usually announce the cover athlete, and given that the past twoathletes have been current stars, it fills us with excitement.

From sensational newcomers to the business to a pair of amazing trios to other top stars, there are plenty of choices that the WWE can make for this coveted spot, but today we are going to narrow it down to what we believe are the 5 best options.

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#5 The New Day

A few months ago, The New Day wouldn't have been considered for this spot, but now, with the rise of #KofiMania, it makes complete sense to put the trio of Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods and Big E on the cover. The WWE, and specifically WWE games, are targeted towards younger audiences, and those that are captivated by bright colours and fun, so putting this amazing trio on there would be a great move all around by the WWE.

Add on to all of this that these 3 are all avid gamers and big parts of the very popular UpUpDownDown channel on YouTube, this might make more sense than just about anyone else on this list.

If Kofi is to win at WrestleMania (fingers crossed), their case will be strengthened even further, but with the work they've been doing over the past few years and their ties to the video game world, this might just be the best option for the WWE overall.

#4 Daniel Bryan

It's crazy to think that Daniel Bryan never graced the cover of a WWE video game considering the amazing run he had back in 2013/14 against The Authority, but now that he's heel, he's got another chance to do it.

Back then, the WWE were only interested in putting the likes of Stone Cold, The Rock, John Cena and Brock Lesnar on the cover, but after back-to-back years of Seth Rollins and AJ Styles, it could finally be time for Bryan.

His heel turn has completely reinvigorated his career, and by completely leaning into his vegan/green character, the fans have completely gotten behind his opponents like Kofi Kingston and Mustafa Ali.

Given that character though, this is something that he maybe wouldn't do, purely because of his characters disdain for technology/consumerism, but if he is open to it, The New Daniel Bryan is a great choice for the WWE 2K cover.

#3 Ronda Rousey

Ronda Rousey only came to the WWE in 2018, making her official debut at WrestleMania 34 in a fantastic encounter, but given how great she's been so early on and her mainstream appeal, this is certainly a great option. Her recent heel turn has divided opinion among the WWE Universe, but Rousey is still one of the biggest stars in the company, and will likely feature in the first ever female WrestleMania main event.

There have been plenty of rumours surrounding her status with the WWE following WrestleMania 35, but if she's still around, The Rowdy One certainly has to be considered for this spot.

Like they have since she arrived, there will be plenty of fans in the WWE Universe who disagree with this because Ronda is so new to the wrestling business, but she picked it up insanely well and very quickly, and given how big her feuds with Charlotte and Becky are, Ronda's arguably the top star in the company, and thus deserves this spot.

#2 The Shield

The Shield reformed yet again recently after the fantastic return of Roman Reigns, and it seems like it will be the final time this iconic trio are together with the pending departure of Dean Ambrose. A lot of fans still believe that Ambrose isn't leaving, but even if he is, before he goes, the WWE would be wise to honour this trio by having them grace the cover of WWE 2K20.

If this isn't possible due to Ambrose walking away, then the incredibly hot Seth Rollins makes for a perfect solo replacement, but given how much this trio have meant to this generation, they deserve this one final accolade.

They never had a great, final run after a reunion due to illness and injury, but The Shield were amazing for a number of years, and all 3 men have gone on to incredible success as singles stars, but for what they've done from 2012 to now, these three deserve it.

#1 Becky Lynch

The Man is the obvious top choice for this position, as Becky Lynch has been the hottest star in the wrestling business since her 'heel' turn on Charlotte at last year's SummerSlam event. Lynch is likely to be in the main event of WrestleMania alongside Charlotte and the aforementioned Rousey, and while women's wrestling was hot before she became The Man, Becky has taken it to a new level entirely.

Lynch is often the most exciting thing about any WWE show she's on, and with great matches against Asuka, Charlotte, and a win in the Royal Rumble over the last 3 months, this is the easy choice.

She's clearly the most popular star in the WWE today, so there's no other choice for the WWE, as Lynch can break yet another barrier and become the first solo woman on a WWE game cover, an accolade that is very well deserved.