Really? Lets play a game. Using that theory here are the potential threads that couldve been made.
WWE2k14: Admitted shoplifter and Thief will be on the Cover on WWE 2k14 (The Rock)
WWE2k13: Former Juvenile Delinquent will be on the Cover on WWE 2k13 (CM Punk arrested 4 times as a juvenile)
WWE' 12: Former Steroid Abuser will be on the Cover on WWE 12 (Randy Orton)
WWE Smackdown v. Raw 2011: Wrestler accused of sexual assault will be on the cover. (Big Show)
WWE' Smackdown v. Raw 2010: Two Former Steroid Abuser will be on the Cover on WWE 12. (Orton and Rey Mysterio)
There is no outrage because those crimes occurred years ago and people have either been exonerated or people have forgiven the athletes. We just found out about Hogan a week ago.