By Andrew Ravens
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WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella has shared her thoughts on her character model in the new “WWE 2K25” video game, and she is not impressed. On the latest episode of her “The Nikki and Brie Show” podcast, the former Divas Champion was blunt in her assessment of her digital counterpart.The conversation began when her sister, Brie Bella, described the in-game character as “super ugly” with a “weird a** haircut.” Nikki then offered her own critique, expressing her disappointment with the final product.Nikki Bella: “The Whole Thing’s Terrible”Nikki Bella identified the hairstyle as one from a past WWE appearance but agreed with her sister’s overall assessment of the digital rendering. The look was from her return at the 2021 Royal Rumble.”Girl, the whole thing’s terrible,” Nikki said. She then questioned how the creative team behind the game could have released a character model that she feels is so unflattering and inaccurate. “Think of how I feel. I go, ‘That’s what you guys think of me? That’s how you think I look?'”More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement MatchAs the conversation continued, Nikki offered a final, brutal critique of her video game likeness. “I look like I was left in a field for years,” she said.A History of ScrutinyThe accuracy and quality of character models in the annual “WWE 2K” series are a major topic of discussion and debate among fans every year. The process of scanning hundreds of superstars and legends is a monumental task, and the results often vary. Some likenesses are praised for their incredible realism, while others, like Nikki Bella’s in this year’s edition, draw criticism from both the fans and the superstars themselves.The Bella Twins are included in “WWE 2K25” as part of the game’s extensive Legends roster, celebrating their storied careers with the company. Now, WWE fans will wait to see if the model of Bella gets an update.More WWE News:
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