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'WWE 2K17' roster news: Booker T, Alberto Del Rio and more teased in cover reveal footage

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The "WWE 2K17" cover reveal video featuring Brock Lesnar released by 2K Sports had some interesting easter eggs that hint the identity of some wrestlers to expect in the "WWE 2K16" sequel.

Kotaku closely and laboriously examined the footage and discovered the little details pertaining to other superstars that will likely be included in the "WWE 2K17" roster.

Lesnar being the cover star, it does not come shocking that his manager Paul Heyman will be in "WWE 2K17." His appearance in the "WWE 2K17" cover reveal trailer was quick (around 0:34), but he sure was there.

There were also references to Booker T and Alberto Del Rio. For the former, it is the name of the Ferris wheel in Suplex City, which is "Spinnaroonie" and for the latter, it's the words Del Rio Imports and Exports on a building.

There's also a billboard that says "Big Show's Really Big and Really Tall Menswear" hinting the superstar's involvement in "WWE 2K17."

Sheamus is referenced in the Brogue Kick Saloon with his logo painted over the door and the place itself named after his finishing move.

The sheep people in the clip also confirmed that the Wyatt family will get a slice of the "WWE 2K17" action. An NXT poster can also be spotted so expect superstars from there as well.

Kotaku also notes that prior to Lesnar being revealed as the "WWE 2K17" cover star, he was also referenced in the Goldberg pre-order bonus reveal footage as the words Suplex City reflected on the car window he was in.

At the moment, there are only three other superstars confirmed to be in "WWE 2K17." These wrestlers are John Cena, Sasha Banks and the late Ultimate Warrior.

They were revealed in a painting by Rob Schamberger that he worked on real-time during the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2016. A time-lapse video of the artist doing the painting can be seen below.

"WWE 2K17" will be available on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and personal computer (PC) on Oct. 11.

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