WWE 2K25 Match Types Fully Explained

*WWE 2K25* is shaping up to be a monumental release for wrestling aficionados, packed with an extensive array of match types, including exciting new additions that debuted in 2024. Below is a detailed breakdown of every match type in *WWE 2K25*.

Every New Match Type in WWE 2K25

Bloodline Rules: Following an impactful year in 2024, the Bloodline takes center stage in *WWE 2K25*, with Roman Reigns gracing the cover art and featuring prominently in the Dynasty mode. Bloodline Rules matches are no-disqualification affairs, where anything goes. Victory can be achieved by pin or submission. In WWE, these matches are notorious for interference by other superstars, the use of props and weapons, and referees who are often incapacitated.

Intergender Matches: As the name suggests, Intergender Matches bring the excitement of male and female superstars competing against each other, a feature fans have eagerly anticipated for over a decade. *WWE 2K25* finally brings this thrilling match type to life.

Underground Matches: These matches blend professional wrestling with elements of MMA. The ropes are removed from the ring, and other WWE superstars surround it to ensure the fight stays within bounds. While Underground Matches initially debuted on Raw, they found a permanent home in NXT.

Every Returning Match Type in WWE 2K25

*WWE 2K25* boasts a comprehensive selection of returning match types, offering various configurations in terms of participants and rules, ensuring a diverse gameplay experience.

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 offers the flexibility of custom matches, enabling players to tailor their own rules.

And that covers all the match types in *WWE 2K25*, explained in detail.

*WWE 2K25* will be available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC starting March 14th, with Early Access beginning on March 7th.