WWE 2K25 Controls for PlayStation and Xbox

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WWE 2K25 gives you full control of your wrestler, whether you want to run wild, fly off the top rope, or smack someone with a chair. Here’s every control you need, written clearly with bullet points where it actually helps.

Note: This guide is for PS5 / DualSense controls. Xbox players, swap buttons (X becomes A, Circle becomes B, etc.).

Basic Movement and Actions

  • Move Superstar – Left Stick

  • Run – Hold L2 + Left Stick

  • Grab / Grapple State – Circle

  • Light Strike / Grapple – Square + Left Stick

  • Heavy Strike / Grapple – X + Left Stick

  • Irish Whip – Circle

  • Finisher – R2 + X

  • Signature Move – R2 + Square

  • Submission – R2 + Circle

  • Payback Ability – R2 + Triangle

  • Reversal / Dodge – Tap Triangle

  • Block – Hold Triangle

  • Breaker Reversal (During Combos) – Press Circle, X, or Square (based on opponent’s move)

Climbing and Springboards

  • Climb (Ladder, Cage, etc.) – R1 + Left Stick

  • Enter/Exit Ring or Top Rope – Hold R1 + Left Stick

  • Apron Entry / Middle Rope – Tap R1 + Left Stick

  • Springboard Move Setup (Near Ropes) – Tap L1 + Left Stick

Object and Weapon Interaction

  • Pick Up Weapon / Object – L1

  • Grab Weapon from Under Ring – L1

  • Primary Weapon Attack – Square

  • Secondary Weapon Attack – X

  • Throw Weapon – Circle + Left Stick

  • Drop Weapon – L1

  • Throw Weapon In/Out of Ring – L1 + Left Stick

  • Lean Weapon in Corner – X + Left Stick

  • Set Up Ladder / Table – X

  • Place Opponent on Table – Right Stick Up

  • Push Ladder Over – Mash Circle

  • Rotate Ladder – Hold L1 + Right Stick

  • Set Up Ladder Bridge – L1 + R1

  • Ignite Table – R2 + X

  • Call for Cage Door (Steel Cage Match) – L1

Pinning, Lifting, and Positioning

  • Pin Opponent – Right Stick Down

  • Lift Opponent – Right Stick Up

  • Reposition Opponent – Right Stick (any direction)

  • Drag Opponent – L1 + Left Stick

  • Carry Opponent – R1 + Left Stick

Carry Positions (After Grapple)

  • Lift to Powerbomb – R1 + Left Stick Up

  • Lift to Cradle Position – R1 + Left Stick Down

  • Lift to Fireman’s Carry – R1 + Left Stick Left

  • Lift to Shoulder Carry – R1 + Left Stick Right

  • Convert Move to Carry Mid-Action – R1

  • Move While Carrying – Left Stick

  • Change Carry Position – Right Stick

  • Slam Opponent – X

  • Environmental Attack – Square

  • Throw Over Ropes / Stage – Circle

  • Release Opponent (During Carry) – R1

  • Escape Carry or Drag (Defensive) – Circle

Taunts and Special Moves

  • Wake-Up Taunt – D-Pad Up

  • Crowd Taunt – D-Pad Left

  • Opponent Taunt – D-Pad Right

  • Toggle Payback Ability – D-Pad Down

  • Instant Recovery – R1

  • Release or Hold Pin – L1

Targeting and Tag Team

  • Tag Partner (Tag Match) – L1

  • Change Target – Click Right Stick

  • Change Stance (Standing/Crouch) – Click Left Stick

  • Control Target Partner (Universe/Tag) – Touchpad

  • Pause Menu – Options Button

Tag Team Extras

  • Remove Turnbuckle Pad – L1 + D-Pad Up

  • Retrieve and Set Up Table – L1 + D-Pad Left

  • Slide Weapon into Ring – L1 + D-Pad Down

  • Attack Opponent’s Illegal Partner – L1 + D-Pad Right

Final Blurb

That’s every control you need to survive (and dominate) in WWE 2K25. The learning curve isn’t bad—once you stop pressing the wrong button mid-finisher, it’s smooth sailing. Now go pick up that chair and show the world you mean business.


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