WWE 2K26 Summons 'Rare' Rey Mysterio from the Archives, But Did Someone Forget the Mask Spell?
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WWE 2K26 is exciting fans by adding a 'rare' 1999 Filthy Animals Rey Mysterio variant in Ringside Pass Season 3, straight from his WCW days. However, eagle-eyed players have spotted a charmingly anachronistic detail: the in-game model shows him masked during a period when he was famously unmasked.
Alright, mates, gather 'round the glowing runes of the internet, because WWE 2K26 is at it again, pulling some proper digital rabbit-out-of-a-hat stuff. They're conjuring up a 'rare' version of Rey Mysterio for Ringside Pass Season 3, and honestly, that sounds like a fair dinkum treat for fans of the Master of the 619.
But, as is often the case with these grand magical unveilings, there's a tiny, peculiar glitch in the matrix. Seems our beloved luchador might be donning a mask in a timeline where he... decidedly wasn't. A classic gaming paradox, eh? (Big thanks to Michael Brandon Ingram over at Game Rant for initially flagging this intriguing tidbit – cheers, mate!)
Courtesy of Visual Concepts and 2K, this isn't just any Rey. We're talking about his 1999 stint with the notorious Filthy Animals faction in WCW. Picture it: denim overalls, a skullcap, and a whole heap of chaos alongside future WWE Hall of Famers like Eddie Guerrero and Torrie Wilson. A proper blast from the past, showcasing a very different, un-WWE-like side of the lucha legend. The game's already boasting a massive roster, from Cody Rhodes to The Undertaker, and these Ringside Passes are just stuffing it to the brim with even more legends and modern marvels.
Now, here's where my wizardly observation skills kick in. Some eagle-eyed fans – the ones who remember WCW timelines better than their own birthdays – have pointed out a rather significant historical anomaly. During his time with the Filthy Animals, especially after August 1999, Rey Mysterio had actually shed his mask. Yeah, the iconic cover was off, a result of a tag match loss to the nWo's Kevin Nash and Scott Hall earlier that year. He didn't put it back on until he joined WWE in 2002. So, the game's depiction with a black mask? It's a bit like finding a dragon with roller skates – cool, but historically questionable! Is it a cheeky retcon, or did someone just miss a crucial detail in the archives? Either way, it's a bit of a head-scratcher, isn't it?
But let's not let a little mask mishap overshadow the bigger picture, eh? Ringside Pass Season 3, slated for sometime in June 2026, isn't just about Rey's wardrobe choices. We're also getting other legends like Matt Cardona, Brian Pillman, and La Parka. Plus, a 2001 Kane variant (from his 'Brothers of Destruction' era with The Undertaker!) is inbound. Talk about a proper roster expansion!
And for those wondering what other magical delights Visual Concepts has planned, the content spells just keep coming. Season 4 promises the legendary Hardy Boyz, Lady Shani, and even rapper Jelly Roll (talk about unexpected collabs!). Then there's the wonderfully chaotic Danhausen in Season 5, followed by Royce Keys, Earthquake, and Typhoon in Season 6. So, while our Filthy Animals Rey might be sporting anachronistic headwear, the sheer volume of content arriving in WWE 2K26 is nothing short of impressive, keeping the digital wrestling rings absolutely buzzing.
Ultimately, whether Rey's mask situation is a curious oversight or a deliberate re-imagining for the sake of gameplay aesthetics, it certainly adds a bit of flavour to the update, doesn't it? A rare variant with a rare historical footnote – that's a story for the digital annals, I reckon! Keep those controllers charged, because even with a slight wardrobe malfunction, WWE 2K26 is clearly committed to keeping its roster fresh and its fans debating! (Original story by Michael Brandon Ingram via Game Rant.)
Tags: WWE 2K26, Rey Mysterio, DLC, Wrestling Games, Gaming News
Original article: Game Rant