WWE 2K25 contains an intriguing oversight where commentator Michael Cole incorrectly identifies Brian Pillman as a WWE Hall of Fame member. While the legendary wrestler himself doesn't appear in WWE 2K25, his son Lexis King is part of the roster, making this historical inaccuracy particularly notable.

The WWE 2K25 roster represents the most extensive lineup in franchise history, featuring over 300 playable characters. This includes current RAW, SmackDown, and NXT superstars, wrestling legends, and original creations from Visual Concepts.

Pillman, who tragically passed away in 1997 at age 35 while under WWE contract, isn't playable in the game. However, his son Lexis King appears as one of 30+ new wrestlers in WWE 2K25. As noted by Reddit user Sad-Ladder7534, Cole's commentary mistakenly credits King as the son of a Hall of Famer. While Pillman had memorable feuds with Stone Cold Steve Austin and was part of The Hart Foundation, he has never received WWE Hall of Fame recognition.

Released on March 14, 2025, WWE 2K25 came out just before that year's Hall of Fame ceremony, where Pillman wasn't inducted. While the game contains other immersion-breaking elements like typos on wrestlers' attire, some fans believe this commentary might foreshadow a posthumous honor for Pillman.

There's also speculation about Pillman potentially appearing in future WWE 2K25 DLC. His estate signed a Legacy Contract with WWE in 2024, permitting new merchandise featuring his likeness, though no official announcements have been made regarding his game inclusion.