If you’re a fan of WWE 2K23 and want to play as retro favorites Kurt Angle and Rob Van Dam, it’s important to know the matches and unlockables list for Showcase mode. In order to access these characters, you must defeat John Cena in Showcase mode. However, there are other hidden items available as well. Don’t worry though, as we have you covered with our WWE 2K23 showcase matches and unlockables guide. We will explain how to obtain Kurt Angle, Rob Van Dam, and other hidden treasures.
WWE 2K23 Showcase Essentials
Before we delve into the list, let’s first go over some important details about WWE 2K23 Showcase. Like previous iterations, this mode lets you relive the most iconic matches of a WWE legend, which in this case is John Cena. However, there’s a twist this year: the majority of the mode requires you to compete against Cena. Other notable wrestlers in the WWE 2K23 roster include The Rock, Undertaker, and Batista. While the DLC additions and user-created wrestlers (CAWs) are not available in Showcase mode, they are still worth checking out if you want to face off against Kurt Angle, Rob Van Dam, and other fresh challengers.
The Complete WWE 2K23 Showcase Matches and Unlockables List
Match 1: John Cena vs Rob Van Dam (ECW One Night Stand 2006)
- Rob Van Dam
- John Cena ‘06
- WWE Championship ’05-’13
- ECW One Night Stand ‘06 arena
Match 2: John Cena vs Kurt Angle (Smackdown 2002)
- Kurt Angle
- John Cena ’02
- Smackdown ‘02 arena
Match 3: John Cena vs The Undertaker (Vengeance 2003)
- Undertaker ‘03
- U Can’t See Me entrance
- Vengeance ‘03 arena
Match 4: John Cena vs The Undertaker (WrestleMania 34)
- The Undertaker ‘18
- John Cena ’18
- WrestleMania 34 arena
Match 5: John Cena vs Triple H (Night of Champions 2008)
- Triple H ‘08
- John Cena ’08
- Night of Champions ‘08 arena
Match 6: John Cena vs AJ Styles (Summerslam 2016)
- AJ Styles ‘16
- John Cena ’16
- Summerslam ‘16 arena
Match 7: John Cena vs Edge (Summerslam 2006)
- Edge ‘06
- Lita ’06
- John Cena ‘06 (alternate attire)
- Summerslam ‘06 arena
Match 8: John Cena vs Edge (New Year’s Revolution 2006)
- Edge ‘06 (alternate attire)
- Lita ‘06 (alternate attire)
- John Cena ‘06 (alternate attire)
- New Year’s Revolution ‘06 arena
Match 9: John Cena vs Roman Reigns (Summerslam 2021)
- Roman Reigns ’21
- John Cena ’21
- Summerslam ‘21 arena
Match 10: John Cena vs The Rock (WrestleMania 28)
- The Rock ’12
- John Cena ’12
- WrestleMania 28 arena
Match 11: John Cena vs Brock Lesnar (Summerslam 2014)
- Brock Lesnar ’14
- John Cena ’14
- WWE Championship ’13-’14
- World Heavyweight Championship
- Summerslam ‘14 arena
Match 12: John Cena vs Brock Lesnar (Backlash 2003)
- Brock Lesnar ’03
- John Cena ’03
- WWE Undisputed Championship
- Backlash ‘03 arena
Match 13: John Cena vs Batista (Summerslam 2008)
- Batista ’08
- John Cena ’08
- Summerslam ‘08 Arena
Match 14: John Cena vs Randy Orton (Hell in a Cell 2009)
- Randy Orton ’09
- John Cena ’09
- Hell in a Cell ‘09 arena
Match 15: John Cena vs a wrestler of your choice
- Super Cena
Match 16: John Cena vs Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Hulk Hogan vs Bruno Sammartino
- Hulk Hogan
- Bruno Sammartino