During the May 19, 2025, broadcast of WWE RAW, it was announced that Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton will be included as a playable character in the forthcoming WWE 2K25 video game.
The 26-year-old NBA player will be featured as part of a downloadable content pack titled “Dunks and Destruction.” It was also revealed that The Great Khali and Abyss are among the other characters slated for this DLC, with an additional two NBA players expected to be announced for the same pack at a later date.
Tyrese Haliburton, who is recognized as an avid professional wrestling supporter, is currently leading the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. Haliburton has made prior appearances on WWE programming, including a televised interaction with Knicks player Jalen Brunson.