Along the way, there are a myriad of twists and turns which are synonymous with two things – wrestling and Days of Our Lives. From here, the story follows your journey from high school gyms to NXT, and then to the main rosters of WWE on RAW and Smackdown Live. Joining you in the story are characters Barron Blade, Buzz’s mentor and owner of BCW and fellow wrestler/frenemy Cole Quin. This year, M圜areer mode drops you into the shoes of “Buzz,” an independent wrestler who is an up-and-comer in the fictional organisation BCW. With 2K19 marking the series 20th release, there feels like no better time than to take a critical eye to the juggernaut franchise. Unfortunately, much like its source material, WWE video games are also being criticised year in and year out for issues ranging from a poor M圜areer mode through to a litany of bugs and stale gameplay. Viewership numbers are generally at an all-time low, while the independent wrestling scenes across the world are flourishing due to their innovation with groups like the famous Bullet Club spearheading this success.
For the last few years, WWE has been on a downward trajectory with their fanbase despite positive initiatives like NXT and a legitimate spotlight on women’s wrestling.
