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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