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 controllers, 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 |
