WWE 2K23: The Best Custom Superstars Based on Superheroes & Villains

WWE 2K23's roster is chock full of incredible athletes, many of whom boast what seem to be superhuman levels of strength. Now, thanks to the game's fantastic Create a Wrestler tools, players can really put this theory to the test, pitting current and former WWE Superstars against some of the strongest comic book characters of all time.

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There are a ridiculous amount to choose from, but the best custom wrestlers based on superheroes and villains really are in a league of their own. They look fantastic, can kick the crap out of just about anyone, and allow WWE 2K23 players to put together some truly incredible matchups in the ring.

Batgirl

Comic books and wrestling have quite a few things in common, particularly when it comes to gender representation. Both started out with male-heavy rosters before eventually going on to embrace the fairer sex, with characters like Batgirl being a great example of this. Warner Bros. Discovery may have canned the recent Batgirl movie, but that didn't stop BaddestChairmanParty from creating this excellent Batgirl CaW in WWE 2K23​​​​​.

How to Download Batgirl in WWE 2K23

Batman

Barbara Gordon may be popular in certain circles, but she'll likely never reach the same levels of fandom as Batman himself. Inspired by Robert Pattinson's version of the character from the 2022 movie The Batman, DarkPsyKo's Batman CaW looks great and is easily one of the best custom Superstars based on superheroes in WWE 2K23​​​​​.

How to Download Batman in WWE 2K23

Carnage

Of the many great Spider-Man villains, Carnage is one of the most exciting. It's evil incarnate and has both the brains and the brawn to cause the web-slinging superhero a lot of trouble under the right conditions. KorimGL's Carnage CaW captures this perfectly, both when it comes to the character's appearance and its well-balanced move set.

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Deadpool

Thanks to his foul-mouthed antics and some excellent performances from Ryan Reynolds, Deadpool is one of the best anti-heroes of all time, not to mention one of the most popular Marvel characters in recent memory. With this in mind, it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise to learn that there are a plethora of Deadpool CaWs in WWE 2K23, the best of which comes courtesy of a creator named THEbassmintSOClETY.

How to Download Deadpool in WWE 2K23

Deathstroke

Deathstroke may not be all that popular when compared to some of the other great characters from DC Comics, but he's a pretty awesome supervillain nonetheless. For starters, he's an incredibly capable combatant, which is arguably what makes him such a great choice for a WWE 2K23 CaW. DarkPsyKo duly delivers in this regard, with one of the best comic book villain-inspired custom Superstars in this year's game.

How to Download Deathstroke in WWE 2K23

He-Man

The thing that makes Swoop's He-Man CaW so fantastic is how much it resembles a nineties action figure, not to mention the John Erwin-voiced version of the character from the once-popular Filmation series. Those who grew up watching He-Man and the Masters of the Universe should get a real kick out of using the character in the ring, particularly when up against some of the other great custom Superstars based on superheroes and villains.

How to Download He-Man in WWE 2K23

Joker

When it comes to the best Batman villains, there's only really one viable contender for the top spot. In fact, some might even argue that the Joker is the best villain of all time, period. There have been many different versions of the character over the years, just as there are a lot of different Joker CaWs in WWE 2K23, but it's RickLee's

Joaquin Phoenix-inspired Joker that stands out the most.

How to Download Joker in WWE 2K23

Moon Knight

Phase 3 of the MCU was a bit of a letdown when compared to what came before it, but there were one or two shining lights. One of these was definitely Moon Knight, which premiered on Disney+ in early 2022. The series' six-episode first season opted for a darker tone than some of the other Marvel series on Disney+, which went down well with a lot of viewers. AramisHall was clearly a fan, as evidenced by their decision to recreate the character in WWE 2K23.

How to Download Moon Knight in WWE 2K23

Skeletor

The way that superheroes and villains are portrayed in television shows and movies has changed a lot since the eighties and nineties. Most will probably argue that this change was for the better, and though they may well be right, it's hard not to miss the campiness of some of the era's most iconic characters. Skeletor is a great example of this, with the Masters of the Universe antagonist being emblematic of the era in more ways than one.

How to Download Skeletor in WWE 2K23

Spider-Man

It just wouldn't be a WWE 2K game without a Spider-Man CaW, and there are plenty to choose from in this year's installment. This one from ThePFonkyAwteest arguably provides the best option, as not only does it nail the character's default look, but it also offers a few different versions of Spider-Man for those who prefer to mix things up a little every now and again.

How to Download Spider-Man in WWE 2K23

WWE 2K23 is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X.