WWE 2K25 Match Types: A Comprehensive Guide

*WWE 2K25* is set to be a monumental release for fans of professional wrestling, boasting an extensive array of match types, including some exciting new additions that debuted in 2024. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of all the match types you can expect in *WWE 2K25*.

Every New Match Type in WWE 2K25

Nia Jax and Randy Orton face off on Monday Night Raw in an Intergender Match in WWE 2K25

Bloodline Rules: Following a groundbreaking year in 2024, the Bloodline takes center stage in WWE 2K25, with Roman Reigns gracing the game's cover art and the Bloodline featured prominently in the Dynasty mode. Bloodline Rules matches are no-holds-barred, no-disqualification encounters where victory is achieved by pin or submission. In the WWE, these matches are notorious for interference from other superstars, the use of various props and weapons, and often feature incapacitated referees.

Intergender Matches: After years of anticipation, Intergender Matches are now a reality in WWE 2K25. These thrilling contests allow superstars from the men's and women's divisions to compete head-to-head, bringing a fresh dynamic to the ring.

Underground Matches: Blending the worlds of professional wrestling and mixed martial arts, Underground Matches remove the ropes from the ring and have other WWE superstars surrounding it to keep the fight contained. These matches, which made a brief appearance on Raw before moving to NXT, offer a gritty and intense experience.

Every Returning Match Type in WWE 2K25

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WWE 2K25 brings back a vast selection of the franchise's beloved match types, each with varying numbers of competitors and rules, ensuring a diverse range of wrestling experiences.

Normal Rules – Pin or Submission Victory

• One on One
• Triple Threat
• Fatal 4-Way
• 5-Way
• 6-Way
• 8-Way

Tag Team – Evenly Matched Teams

• Two on Two
• Two on Two – Mixed Tag
• Two on Two – Tornado Tag
• Three on Three
• Three on Three – Tornado Tag
• Triple Threat Tornado Tag
• Four on Four
• 4-Way Tornado Tag

Tag Team (Handicap) – Imbalanced Teams

• One on Two – Tag
• One on Two – Tornado Tag
• One on Three – Tag
• Two on Three – Tag

Ambulance Match, Casket Match – Close the opponent in the Ambulance or Casket

• One on One only

Backstage Brawl – Fight Outside of the Ring Backstage, in the NXT Parking Lot, or WWE Archives

• One on One
• Two on Two
• Triple Threat
• Fatal 4-Way
• 6-Way
• 8-Way
• Handicap – One on Two

Battle Royal – Go over the Top Rope and you lose, last one still in the Ring wins

• Fatal 4-Way
• 5-Way
• 6-Way
• 8-Way

Elimination Chamber – Random Superstar enters at intervals, Elimination Match

• 6-Way Only

Extreme Rules – No Countouts or Disqualifications, Weapons Encouraged

• One on One
• Two on Two
• Triple Threat
• Fatal 4-Way
• 5-Way

Falls Count Anywhere – Pin or Submission against the opponent anywhere in the arena

• One on One
• Triple Threat
• Fatal 4-Way

Gauntlet, Gauntlet Eliminator, and Gauntlet Turmoil

• 4 Entrants
• 5 Entrants
• 6 Entrants
• 8 Entrants
• 10 Entrants
• 20 Entrants
• 30 Entrants

Hell in a Cell – Win by Pin, Submission, or leave the Cage

• One on One
• Two on Two
• Three on Three
• Triple Threat
• Triple Threat Tornado Tag
• Fatal 4-Way
• 5-Way
• 6-Way

Iron Man Match – Endurance match runs for set time, Superstars with most pins at the end wins

• One on One only

Ladder Match – Grab the Object hanging above the Ring to win

• One on One
• Two on Two
• Three on Three
• Triple Threat
• Triple Threat Tornado Tag
• Four on Four
• Fatal 4-Way
• 4-Way Tornado Tag
• 5-Way
• 6-Way
• 8-Way

Last Man Standing – Knock a Superstar down for the Ref’s 10-count

• One on One only

No Holds Barred – No Disqualifications or Count-Outs, anything goes

• One on One only

Royal Rumble – Massive Matches where more Superstars enter the Ring as it Progresses

• 10-Man Royal Rumble
• 20-Man Royal Rumble
• 30-Man Royal Rumble

Steel Cage – Ring surrounded by a Cage, Win by Pin, Submission or Exiting the Cage

• One on One
• Two on Two
• Triple Threat
• Fatal 4-Way

Submission Match – No Pins, Superstar has to tap out to lose

• One on One only

Table Match – Put a Superstar through a table to win

• One on One
• Two on Two
• Three on Three
• Triple Threat
• Triple Threat Tornado Tag
• Fatal 4-Way
• 5-Way

Tables, Ladders, and Chairs – Variant of Ladder Match featuring lots of props

• One on One
• Two on Two
• Three on Three
• Triple Threat
• Triple Threat Tornado Tag
• Fatal 4-Way
• 5-Way

Tournaments – Challenge Superstars across several match types

• One on One
• Two on Two
• Tag Team Tournament
• Dusty Rhodes Classic

WarGames – Entrants enter at intervals, pin or submission once all are in the Ring

• Three on Three
• Four on Four

*WWE 2K25* also features custom matches, allowing players to set their own rules and tailor their wrestling experience to their preferences.

And those are all the *WWE 2K25* match types, explained in detail.

*WWE 2K25* is set to launch on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC on March 14th, with Early Access available starting March 7th.