WWE ’12 marks a new direction in THQ’s very successful line of WWE video games. Previously the series had been a SmackDown! brand followed by the SmackDown! vs. Raw series of video games. However, this sequel to SmackDown! vs. Raw 2011 drops SvR to be the first game in the “WWE series.” Listening to the fans, the development team has retooled the gaming engine and included such features as “Predator Technology” and controller options that are more in line with 2003’s SmackDown! Here Comes The Pain – arguably THQ’s best WWE video game release overall. With the tagline of “Bigger, Badder, Better,” THQ hopes that WWE ’12 is the best wrestling game yet.
At a WWE Axxess event in Los Angeles, THQ announced the rosters.
For Monday Night Raw: John Cena, John Morrison, Kofi Kingston, R-Truth, Husky Harris, Santino Marella, David Otunga, Evan Bourne, Goldust, Zack Ryder, Mason Ryan, Triple H, The Miz, Alex Riley, Alberto Del Rio, Rey Mysterio, Michael McGuillicuty, Big Show, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, Mr. McMahon, CM Punk
For Friday Night SmackDown!: Ted DiBiase, Mark Henry, William Regal, Daniel Bryan, Tyson Kidd, Sheamus, Cody Rhodes, Kane, Yoshi Tatsu, Jack Swagger, Justin Gabriel, Heath Slater, The Undertaker, Christian, Sin Cara, Ezekiel Jackson, Wade Barrett, Randy Orton
Divas: Eve, Natayla, Maryse, Layla, Michelle McCool, Beth Phoenix, Kelly Kelly
Legends: Stone Cold Steve Austin, Arn Anderson, Ricky Steamboat, Road Warrior Hawk, Road Warrior Animal, Vader, Kevin Nash, Booker T, Eddie Guerrero, Demolition Smash, Demolition Axe, Edge, The Rock
THQ’s web site indicates a total roster of 77 wrestling personalities. This list only includes 62. Though it was also revealed at the roster announcement that Jerry Lawler will be a downloadable character on release day. That leaves 14 more spots.
Let us know who you want to see added to the roster.
Also, check out footage of the first complete match for WWE ’12, CM Punk defending his championship against John Cena.
