WWE ’13 Divas Roster Predictions
We are just over 24 hours away from the event that makes WWE fan boys and girls everywhere squeal — the annual WWE video game roster reveal.
Yes, that’s right, gamers, your wait is nearly over as THQ and WWE will unveil the roster for WWE ’13 at Fan SummerSlam Axxess tomorrow in Los Angeles.
It all takes place at 1.30pm Pacific (that’s 4:30 Eastern and 9:30 in the UK), and you can bet we’ll be keeping you in the loop as fast as our fingers can type right here at Diva Dirt, and via our Twitter page.
Every year there’s a ton of speculation (often followed by dismay) over the Divas roster, and this year is no different. In fact, excitement is even more fervent this year due to the extra added Attitude Era element to WWE ’13. THQ has confirmed that numerous Attitude Era stars will feature in the game along with present Superstars and Divas.
Ahead of the roster reveal tomorrow, we take a logical look at who we feel might make the cut–and who may be shut out.
Safe bets
AJ Lee: Given her meteoric rise in WWE over the past year, AJ is probably about as close to a priority as a Diva can get for WWE ’13. I would be shocked if she didn’t make the cut.
Kelly Kelly: Kelly is a staple of the WWE video games and is pretty much guaranteed a spot in this one.
Eve Torres: Like Kelly, Eve is a staple of these games, and given her push over the past year, she is more likely than ever to appear in video game form.
Beth Phoenix: The former Divas Champion has been infrequently seen since losing the Divas Title in April, but she’s still one of the most prominent Divas in the WWE and a likely addition to the roster. We’re guessing that THQ may incorporate Beth’s new look into her character model this year.
Layla: You can’t have a video game without a Divas Champ, right? Layla seems like another logical choice for WWE ’13.
Trish Stratus and Lita: Representing the previous era of WWE Divas, Trish and Lita are the likeliest of candidates to appear. Both obviously have working relationships with WWE; Lita appeared at Raw 1000, the Slammys in December and Edge’s recent DVD release, while Trish also appeared at Raw 1000 and was in WWE ’12.
Could go either way
Natalya: The Queen of Harts made the cut last year, but since then has been sparsely utilized. While we hope she’s in it, sadly, we’re not sure.
The Bella Twins: Despite leaving WWE earlier this year, fans will know that these video games begin development at least a year in advance of release. It’s highly possible that Brie and Nikki may get one last THQ check for their likeness.
Alicia Fox: Last year, she was relegated to downloadable content, and this year, we’re willing to bet it may be a similar situation for our Foxy.
Maria Menounos: WWE obviously loves its celebrity Diva, Maria Menounos of Dancing with the Stars and Extra fame. With Mike Tyson included in WWE ’13, it’s not illogical to think Ms Menounos may also make an appearance.
Sable: She helped define the Attitude Era Diva-wise, but will Sable make the cut? It would certainly give this writer a kick to see her in the game! With husband Brock Lesnar back on WWE’s books, perhaps a deal for Sable’s likeness was reached?
Stephanie McMahon: One of the breakout stars of the Attitude Era was the Billion Dollar Princess, Stephanie McMahon. With her executive status in WWE, there isn’t much stopping THQ from utilizing her. Personally, we want to see Stephanie appears as Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley — complete with this look.
Long shots
Aksana, Kaitlyn, Rosa Mendes and Tamina Snuka: It’d be cool to hit a Superfly Splash, for sure, but WWE hasn’t really prioritized these Divas enough on television, so we’re not too sure they’d make them a priority in the game, either.
Chyna: Though she was indeed a huge, integral part of the Attitude Era, we’re really not holding our breath on this one.
Who do you think will make the cut? Tell us in the comments! And remember to join us for live coverage of the roster reveal tomorrow!
Jake
August 17, 2012 at 3:19 pm
I’m going to go with that leaked list.
Beth
Kelly
Eve
Alicia
Brie
Nikki
Trish
Lita
AJ will more than likely be DLC this year.
Jake
August 17, 2012 at 4:10 pm
Oh yeah, Stephanie also.
xX-Zoey-Sky-Xx
August 17, 2012 at 5:13 pm
i’m going to agree with you there, the leaked roster was right about Tyson which everyone found stupid at the start until he was revealed that is. I see AJ, Kaitlyn, Natayla as potential for DLC. I just hope they improved the shockingly terrible CAW for the Diva’s & give them (Divas & CAS) Maryse hairflip physics
xX-Zoey-Sky-Xx
August 17, 2012 at 5:17 pm
oh yeah Kharma was on the list too
cockyflow
August 17, 2012 at 3:20 pm
I would like to see naomi and cameron as brodus dancers in the new game but hey that would be alot to ask for not getting my hopes up for the divas roster this year.
Kaledrina
August 17, 2012 at 3:44 pm
not to get your hopes up, i coyld be totally wrong, but wasn’t it said that angela fong did mo-cap work for brodus clay’s entrance? which should mean naomi/cameron are in the game as NPCs at least?
javiousmckenzie
August 17, 2012 at 3:54 pm
Maybe as like props like Melina had paparazzi when she came out they could just been seen dancing during his entrance and that is it prob not even at ringside or they could like Paul Bearer and Hornswoggle that would be awesome
Kaledrina
August 17, 2012 at 4:10 pm
i saw it said elsewhere that apparent;y godfather is in the game and he should have a ho or two in his entrance, right? people are speculating naomi and cameron will not be naomi and cameron but just two random women (so wwe don’t need to pay for their likeness) and them two random women will also play the hos in the godfather’s entrance… -shrug-
WWFoverWWE
August 17, 2012 at 6:37 pm
What’s an NPC?
WWFoverWWE
August 17, 2012 at 6:43 pm
I’m assuming it’s non-playable character right?
Kaledrina
August 17, 2012 at 6:45 pm
it stands for non-playable character. tiffany was one a couple games ago and hornswoggle usually always is.
Kaledrina
August 17, 2012 at 6:45 pm
yup, right =)
Lanoom
August 17, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Beth
Kelly
Eve
Natalya
Trish
Lita
Stephanie
AJ (DLC)
Alicia (DLC)
ricky_says_hi
August 17, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Natalya will probably get in. she made it to SvR 2010 and she did nothing that year. she even made it in when her Hart Dynasty teammates didn’t. Bellas most likely. i’d say Tamina probably will be DLC, Aksana maybe as well
lucky1now
August 17, 2012 at 3:38 pm
I agree with all your predictions let’s see if they actually happen
Would love to have a couple surprises added in
javiousmckenzie
August 17, 2012 at 3:42 pm
I think
AJ
Beth
Kelly Kelly
Eve
Layla
Attitude Era
Trish
Lita
Stephanie
DLC
Natalya (since they will use her model)
Alicia Already have a model)
Tamina
Sable or Debra more than likely Sable
OJ Von Erich
August 17, 2012 at 3:45 pm
THAT is the Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley I love & miss!!! =D
javiousmckenzie
August 17, 2012 at 3:45 pm
But im going to make Chyna, Ivory, Jacqueline and maybe Terri for the attitude era then create Victoria, Jazz and Molly if the Holly’s are in it ill use WWE 12 as my FCW and NXT and after developing my stars there ill create them on WWE 13 if i dont release them lol
divaknockout0913
August 17, 2012 at 3:52 pm
I remember reading somewhere that the initial release would feature 7 current divas. My guesses are:
Kelly Kelly
Eve
Layla
Aj
Beth
Natalya
Alicia Fox
Then for the attitude era: Trish, Lita, and Stephanie
With the success of the Diva DLC from last year I really hope they give us one this year with half current divas and half past divas.
DLC:
Kaitlyn
Tamina
Bellas
Kharma
Sable
Jazz
Molly Holly
Ivory
This would be the perfect roster!
Kaledrina
August 17, 2012 at 3:52 pm
we’re supposed to be getting seven current and 3 ‘attitude era’ right?
the 3 vintage ladies will obviously be trish, lita and stephanie.
the 7 current:
kelly
eve
beth
natalya
layla
brie
nikki
if thq are clever, they’d have AJ as DLC – a lot of people would surely pay extra money for her.
javiousmckenzie
August 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm
I doubt AJ will be a DLC since she has been a prominent character before they started on WWE 13
wwe12divasx
August 17, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Yes but that means people would actually pay extra to have her in the game. THQ does it all the time like when they put the Bellas as DLC last year when they should have definitely been in the game. It’s just away to make more money
vinnypopper
August 17, 2012 at 4:08 pm
Well there’s currently 7 Fiva Slots left so in gonna go with my gut feeling and say these:
(Main Roster)
1. AJ Lee
2. Alicia Fox
3. Beth Phoenix
4. Eve Torres
5. Kelly Kelly
6. Layla
7. Natalya
DLC:
1. Tamina
2. Kaitlyn
3. Rosa
4. Vickie
Attitude:
1. Trish Stratus
2. Lita
3. Stephanie
4. Sable (due to Lesnar)
theprincedann
August 17, 2012 at 4:18 pm
For once, I’d love to see Rosa on a game..
Kelly, Eve, Beth, Natalya, Alicia, Layla and AJ are all the obvious picks. Maybe Vickie again. I don’t really care about any other current diva..
But if they go backwards and have Trish and Lita, I want Molly too!
Raekon
August 17, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Even the Bellas are gone, at the time the development had started they still were on the roster and since previous divas like Michelle were in there last year, the Bellas will probably be there along with Kharma.
The possibility is most of all high because their models already exist.
So we will probably get the following 7 on the main roster:
- AJ
- Alicia
- Beth
- Eve
- Kelly
- Layla
- Natalya
DLC
- Trish (Attitude Era)
- Lita (Attitude Era)
- Vickie
- Kharma
- The Bellas
Rumored to be in it but probably as NPCs:
- Aksana
- Naomi
- Cameron
Divas I would love to have but probably won’t get:
- Kaitlyn
- Tamina
- Rosa
Maybes:
- Stephanie
- Molly
wwe12divasx
August 17, 2012 at 4:35 pm
My prediction
Beth
Eve
Kelly Kelly
Alicia
Kharma
Brie and Nikki Bella
Trish&Lita as attitude era Divas
DLC
A.J. Lee
Stephanie McMahon
Layla
Natalya
TorrieWilsonFan03
August 17, 2012 at 4:38 pm
With their being a WCW presence in the game (i.e. Kevin Nash, Randy Savage) I wouldn’t rule out Torrie Wilson and Stacy Keibler being in the game as DLC, as they were WCW stars, (very) late attitude/invasion era and they’re both dating mainstream stars which the WWE would love to cash in on – it’s a longshot I know but not impossible
DivasOfDoom94
August 17, 2012 at 5:29 pm
Natalya BETTER BE IN THE GAME or at Least as DLC! Also, I think Kaitlyn could be part of a Diva DLC similar to A Foxy last year
iLUVValets
August 17, 2012 at 5:50 pm
From what I heard WWE12 wasn’t very good so I didn’t bother picking it up, ans SvsR2011 left a bad taste in my mouth, but if this game has a strong divas roster, then I might pick it up. And can they seriously for once put ROSA MENDES in the damn game.She has been with the company how long? Ugh They did the same ish to KRISTAL MARSHALL
AfroJack
August 17, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Who I think will be in the game –
Eve
Kelly Kelly
Layla (Divas champ)
Beth Phoenix
Natalya
AJ
Vickie
Trish
Lita
Sable
Sunny (manager only)
Who I WANT in the game
Natalya
Layla (Diva champ)
Beth Phoenix
Kelly Kelly
Eve
AJ
A. Fox
Lita
Sable (Womens Champion)
Trish Stratus
Stephanie McMahon
Pretty Mean Sisters (Ryan & Terri as managers only, Jackie & Meat as wrestlers)
Molly Holly (cousin Molly attire)
RTC Ivory (RTC as a group) & alternate attire Ivory (normal ring gear)
15 Divas, oh… that would be just wonderful!!!
Kaledrina
August 17, 2012 at 6:49 pm
i really think ivory and rtc would be a great addition especially as they could use them in the ‘story mode’ to show the progression wwe took from being all about attitude to becoming a pg brand.
if you really think about it, lita shouldn’t be in the game at all. it’s about the attitude era and for the most part all lita did was hang around with matt and jeff right?- and they won’t be in the game due to the whole tna existing thing so by default lita shouldn’t be in it either.
i wouldn’t mind either mae or moolah being playable LOL.
AfroJack
August 17, 2012 at 7:17 pm
haha WWF No Mercy 64 memories. I always played as Mae or Moolah kicking Debra and The Kat’s asses!
AfroJack
August 17, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Questions! how do people know there are 7 Diva slots?? :S and is it 7 current Divas or 7 Divas altogether? If it’s the latter, someone’s gonna die lol
Shannel
August 17, 2012 at 6:26 pm
wwe.thq.com wwe’13 roster and check divas section
Litaker61
August 17, 2012 at 6:06 pm
As long as Lita is in I’m happy. I just hope they actually do an attitude version of Lita (Team Xtreme era) and Trish(T&A era) and not something around the 2003-2006 period.
Shannel
August 17, 2012 at 6:15 pm
13 divas i guess.
In Game
Beth, Eve, Kelly, Lita, Natalya, Stephanie and Trish.
DLC
AJ, Alicia, Kaitlyn, Layla, Rosa and Tamina.
BellaBaby
August 17, 2012 at 6:30 pm
I actually don’t think Layla will be on the game cause she was out with her injury all last year if anything she will be dlc so I think the seven will be
Kelly
Brie
Nikki
Eve
Beth
Natalya
Alicia
And the attitude era will be Steph Lita and Trish (obvi)
And dlc will probably be aj and maybe layla
Adam
August 17, 2012 at 6:43 pm
What some of you don’t understand is there are 10 in-game divas.
7 current and 3 attitude era divas.
A roster was leaked but there were reports they were changing it around so people were surprised. I’m guessing:
Current divas-
AJ
Alicia
Beth
Eve
Kelly Kelly
Layla
Natalya
Attitude era-
Lita
Stephanie McMahon
Trish Stratus
Kaledrina
August 17, 2012 at 6:51 pm
yep i think you’re pretty much spot on. the only maybe nots i think would be are aj and alicia and that only depends on whether the bella twins are included or not.
Adam
August 17, 2012 at 11:19 pm
I agree. If they aren’t I’m sure they’re DLC along with Kharma and maybe Kaitlyn.
WweLitafan4ever
August 17, 2012 at 6:54 pm
I just want Lita in the game.(face version)