WWE 2K22 was released before Cody Rhodes returned to the company at WrestleMania 38. However, WWE still wanted Cody in the game.
According to Mike Straw at Sports Gamers Online, WWE attempt to get Cody in WWE 2K22, which they knew was unlikely due to the timing, was "quickly shot down."
The report notes that there was also too little time for Cody to be added as DLC.
While Cody may not be in WWE 2K22, Cody is betting that 2K Games is working on something special for pro wrestling fans.
WWE 2K22 released its latest DLC pack on May 17. The pack included Cactus Jack, Ilja Dragunov, Indi Hartwell, and more.
Rhodes is currently set to face Seth Rollins inside Hell in a Cell at WWE Hell in a Cell.
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