All WWE 2K25 Match Types, Explained

*WWE 2K25* is shaping up to be a monumental release for fans of professional wrestling, boasting an extensive array of match types, including innovative additions that debuted in 2024. Below, we break down every match type you can expect in *WWE 2K25*.

Every New Match Type in WWE 2K25

Bloodline Rules: Following a standout year in 2024, the Bloodline takes center stage in *WWE 2K25*, with Roman Reigns gracing the cover and the group being a focal point in the Dynasty mode. Bloodline Rules matches are no-holds-barred, no-disqualification affairs where victory comes by pin or submission. These matches are known for their chaotic nature, often featuring interference, the use of props and weapons, and even incapacitated referees, mirroring the intensity seen in WWE.

Intergender Matches: After years of fan demand, Intergender Matches make their way into *WWE 2K25*. These matches break the traditional gender barriers, allowing male and female superstars to compete head-to-head, adding a fresh dynamic to the gameplay experience.

Underground Matches: Blending the worlds of professional wrestling and MMA, Underground Matches remove the ropes from the ring and are encircled by other superstars to keep the action contained. Originating in Raw but later featured in NXT, these matches bring a raw, unfiltered combat feel to *WWE 2K25*.

Every Returning Match Type in WWE 2K25

*WWE 2K25* also brings back a comprehensive roster of classic match types, offering diverse gameplay options based on the number of competitors and unique rules:

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 includes custom match options, allowing players to tailor their own unique rules.

That covers all the match types you'll find in *WWE 2K25*, each designed to offer a thrilling and varied wrestling experience.

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