Summary
- Sabu was recreated in WWE 2K24, but the legend himself criticized the design.
- Fans defended the creator of the Sabu model, who then made adjustments.
- WWE 2K24's creation tools allow for detailed recreations.
A WWE 2K24 player recently recreated the legendary Sabu using the game’s character creation suite, but the superstar himself seems less than thrilled at the result. Sabu was a pioneering member of the original Extreme Championship Wrestling promotion, impressing fans with a hardcore style that blended high-flying acrobatics with the brutal use of weapons like steel chairs. He has appeared in numerous wrestling video games over the years, such as ECW Hardcore Revolution, the Legends of Wrestling series, and Backyard Wrestling: Don’t Try This At Home.
Sabu’s only official appearance in a WWE game to date was in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008, which was released during the tail end of his short stint in WWE as part of its rebooted ECW brand. This hasn’t stopped fans of the old ECW from recreating Sabu in later installments like WWE 2K24 using character creation tools.
Earlier this week, a Twitter user by the handle of KRadiation posted screenshots of their custom WWE 2K24 Sabu model, earning compliments from their fellow gamers for capturing the ECW legend’s physical likeness and colorful in-ring attire. However, Sabu himself had less-than-positive things to say when he saw it, telling KRadiation that their digital version needed to "send this Sabu to the gym and tailor." Other Twitter users came to KRadiation’s defense, while others gave Sabu the benefit of the doubt and thought that his harsh words might have meant to be tongue-in-cheek.
Sabu Reacts to WWE 2K24 CAW
KRadiation seems to somewhat agree with Sabu’s criticisms of their custom WWE 2K24 character model though, as they later posted an updated version with a bulkier build and different pants. Sabu was more welcoming of this new take, though he still thinks that the pants need work. Unfortunately, WWE 2K24 seems to lack a pants option that correctly matches Sabu’s old ECW look, at least according to a response from KRadiation.
WWE 2K24’s creation tools offer a wide range of flexibility for fans looking to recreate any classic wrestlers, championship belts, and even hilarious internet memes that didn’t make it into the game proper, and this is evident in the massive Community Creation page that has already been built less than a week after the game launched. However, while some are impressed with the level of detail these fans bring to their WWE 2K24 creations, there are always critics to be found in the most unlikely of places.
WWE 2K24
- Released
- March 8, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
FORTY YEARS OF WRESTLEMANIA
WrestleMania is the biggest event in sports entertainment, where Superstars become WWE Legends. Experience a gripping retelling of WrestleMania’s greatest moments in 2K Showcase of the Immortals, where you can relive a collection of some of the most unforgettable, career-defining matches.
AN ICONIC ROSTER
WWE 2K24 boasts a star-studded roster featuring WWE Legends like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Undertaker, and Andre the Giant, alongside current WWE Superstars like “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, and Roman Reigns, whose larger-than-life entrances and signature moves are heightened by ultra-realistic graphics.
NEW MATCH TYPES
From Guest Referee to Casket, Gauntlet, and Ambulance matches, there are a bevy of new match types to experience in WWE 2K24, including support for multiple Superstars in Backstage Brawl.
PROVE YOURSELF IN MyRISE
Unleash your raw talent and become the undisputed champ in MyRISE, featuring two thrilling career arcs and original storylines chronicling your ascent to WWE stardom from the men's and women’s divisions.
BUILD YOUR FACTION
Assemble your favorite WWE Superstars and Legends in MyFACTION. Acquire cards, build a dominant faction, compete in online multiplayer and the all-new ranked quickplay. Plus, earn exciting promotional and final rank rewards as you climb the new seasonal leaderboard!
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Visual Concepts
- Publisher(s)
- 2K
- Franchise
- WWE 2K
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Sports, Fighting
