WWE 2K Battlegrounds roster update adds Damian Lillard, Rob Gronkowski

WWE 2K Battlegrounds Damian Laheem Lillard screenshot

Two professional athletes are joining the WWE 2K Battlegrounds roster along with some classic wrestlers.

Developer Saber Interactive and publisher 2K announced today that basketball and football players are coming to the game. Five-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard and three-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski are coming in the next Battlegrounds update.

Gronkowski – who is often referred to simply as “Gronk” – will go by the stage name “Gronkster” in the game. Meanwhile, Lillard is known as “Laheem Lillard” within the game.

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In addition, the update is adding several other wrestlers. They include Undertaker, Macho Man Randy Savage, Rhea Ripley, Boogeyman, Billie Kay, Kane, Andrade, Peyton Royce, Buddy Murphy, and Edge.

WWE 2K Battlegrounds launched earlier this year as an arcade-style wrestling game. It’s currently on sale for just $14.99 on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Here’s the full release schedule:

Monday, November 23

  • Haunted House Arena (unlocked)

Tuesday, November 24

  • Gronkster (unlocked)
  • Macho Man Randy Savage
  • Undertaker – American Badass attire
  • Thanksgiving Arena (unlocked)
  • Undertaker 30th Anniversary Arena

Wednesday, December 2

  • “Laheem” Lillard (unlocked)
  • Rhea Ripley (unlocked)
  • The Boogeyman
  • Halloween Circus Arena

Wednesday, December 9

  • Billie Kay (unlocked)
  • Kane
  • Andrade
  • Survivor Series Arena

Wednesday, December 16

  • Buddy Murphy (unlocked)
  • Peyton Royce
  • Edge

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