Complete WWE 2K25 controls guide

WWE 2K25 is a relatively realistic wrestling simulator with a pretty complex set of controls that you’ll have to master in the long run.

While the basic controls are easy to understand, separate commands are available based on your movements. For example, a button combination will do one thing under normal circumstances and something else if you’re in the Grapple mode. Let’s look at the complete set of controls you’ll need to master.

Disclaimer: Controls are set for the DualSense controller on PC and PS5.

All WWE 2K25 controls

The table includes the basic controls related to movement, taunts, and more.

Action	Controls
Control Superstar	LS
Run	Hold L2 + LS
Grab (Grapple State)	Circle
Light Strike/Grapple	Square + LS
Heavy Strike/Grapple	X + LS
Irish Whip	Circle
Finisher	R2 + X
Signature	R2 + Square
Submission	R2 + Circle
Payback	R2 + Triangle
Reversal/Dodge	Triangle
Block	Hold Triangle
Breaker Reversal	Circle/X/Square
Climb	R1 + LS
Enter/Exit/Climb on Top Rope	Hold R1 + LS
Exit into Apron/Climb Middle Rope	Tap R1 + LS
Lean To Ropes for Springboard	Tap L1 + LS
Pick up object/weapon	L1
Pin Opponent	RS down
Reposition/Turn Opponent	RS
Lift Opponent	RS up
Drag Opponent	L1 + LS
Initiate Carry	R1 + LS
Wake Up Taunt	D-pad up
Crowd Taunt	D-pad left
Opponent Taunt	D-pad right
Toggle Primary Payback	D-pad down
Instant Recovery	R1
Release/Hold Pin	L1
Tag In/Out Partner	L1
Display Target/Control Target Partner	Touch Pad
Change Stance	Click L
Change Target	Click R
Pause Game	Options

All WWE 2K25 Carry and Drag controls

To use the controls, enter the grab/lock-up state using the Circle button.

Action	Controls
Drag Opponent	L1 + LS
Initiate Carry	R1 + LS
Lift into Powerbomb Position	R1 + LS up
Lift into Cradle Position	R1 + LS down
Lift into Fireman’s Carry	R1 + LS left
Lift into Shoulder Carry	R1 + LS right
Convert moves into Carry	R1
Carry/Drag Opponent Around	LS
Change Carry Position	RS
Slam Opponent/Complete Move	X
Environmental Attack	Square
Throw Over Ropes/Off Stage	Circle
Release Carry/Drag	R1
Escape Carry/Drag	Circle

WWE 2K25 Weapons controls

A variety of weapons and throwable objects will be available for the superstars, and here’s the full set of controls associated with them.

Action	Controls
Pick Object/Weapon	L1
Grab Weapon from under the Ring	L1
Primary Attack	Square
Secondary Attack	X
Throw Weapon	Circle + LS
Drop Object	L1
Throw Object into/out of Ring	L1 + LS
Lean/Wedge Object in Corner	X + LS
Set up Ladder/Table	X
Lift Opponent on to Table	RS up
Climb Cage/Cell/Ladder	R1
Push Ladder Down	Press Circle rapidly
Rotate Standing Ladder	Hold L1 + RS
Set up Ladder Bridge	L1 + R1
Ignite Table	R2 + X
Call for the Door in Steel Cage	L1

WWE 2K25 Tag Team Controls

Master the following controls to make illegal tags with your AI Partners.

Action	Controls
Remove Turnbuckle Pad	L1 + D-pad up
Retrieve and Set Up a Table	L1 + D-pad left
Retrieve Weapon and Slide it into Ring	L1 + D-pad down
Attack Opposing Team’s Illegal Man	L1 + D-pad right

If you’re on an Xbox controller, here are the button replacements to note.

PlayStation controller	Xbox controller
X	A
Circle	B
Square	X
Triangle	Y
L1	LB
R1	RB
L2	LT
R2	RT

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