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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