# Take-Two CEO Won’t Be In GTA 6 After His Surprise Appearance In WWE 2K26

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/take-two-ceo-wont-be-in-gta-6-after-his-surprise-appearance-in-wwe-2k26/
- Published: 2026-08-12T14:03:14+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-12T20:12:46+00:00
- Original publisher: GameSpot
- Original article: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/take-two-ceo-wont-be-in-gta-6-after-his-surprise-appearance-in-wwe-2k26/
- Topics: Business, Companies, Entertainment, Gaming, GTA 6

## Key points

- Zelnick requested his own WWE 2K26 playable-character cameo.
- Take-Two’s chief executive will not appear in GTA 6.
- The DLC performed well despite bemused online reactions.

## Summary

Take-Two chief executive Strauss Zelnick said his unexpected appearance as a playable character in WWE 2K26 was his own idea, intended as a humorous reference for industry insiders and fans. He confirmed that he will not appear in Grand Theft Auto 6, ruling out speculation that the WWE cameo might lead to a role in the forthcoming game.

Zelnick performed motion capture for the character, who has an in-game rating of 77 and a bespoke entrance featuring Frank Sinatra’s “My Way”. He said the content performed well despite a largely puzzled online response, and reiterated his view that WWE 2K could grow to double or triple its current size through continued improvements and new features consistent with the brand.

## Coverage

- [GameSpot: Take-Two CEO Won’t Be In GTA 6 After His Surprise Appearance In WWE 2K26](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/take-two-ceo-wont-be-in-gta-6-after-his-surprise-appearance-in-wwe-2k26/)
- [IGN: Take-Two Boss Strauss Zelnick Says He Asked to Be a Playable Character in WWE 2K26 Because 'I Thought It Would Be Funny for Insiders' — but Don't Expect Him to Pop Up in GTA 6](https://www.ign.com/articles/take-two-boss-strauss-zelnick-says-he-asked-to-be-a-playable-character-in-wwe-2k26-because-i-thought-it-would-be-funny-for-insiders-but-dont-expect-him-to-pop-up-in-gta-6)

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