AGOURA HILLS, Calif. - Today, THQ announced new details surrounding the company’s pre-order retail incentive programs in the United States and Canada for WWE 12, the forthcoming release from the renowned WWE flagship videogame franchise. 

Often touted as “the most electrifying man in all of entertainment,” legendary WWE Superstar The Rock will be available as a playable character for consumers who pre-order the game at any participating retailer within the United States or Canada for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft or PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system (while supplies last). The Rock’s in-game character will resemble his current-day appearance, including a shaved head and new tattoos. (WATCH VIDEO)

In addition, Xbox 360 and PS3 system owners who pre-order the game at GameStop in the United States or EB Games in Canada will receive bonus attire for WWE Superstar The Miz (while supplies last, CLICK HERE to order from GameStop). Hailed as the “must-see WWE Superstar,” consumers will have access to his popular “I’m Awesome” entrance T-shirt, as well as one of his trademark business suits.  Consumers interested in WWE ’12 for the Wii system from Nintendo will automatically receive The Rock as a playable character, as well as The Miz’s alternate entrance gear options, as part of their purchase.

To order WWE '12 today, visit THQ's pre-order section at http://wwe.thq.com/buy.

WWE ’12 is currently in development for the Xbox 360, PS3 system and Wii, with a scheduled release date of Nov. 22, 2011 in North America. For more details on WWE '12, click here.