WWE 2K25 Match Types: A Comprehensive Guide

*WWE 2K25* promises to be an exhilarating experience for professional wrestling enthusiasts. With an extensive array of match types, including exciting new additions from 2024, let's dive into every match type featured in *WWE 2K25*.

Every New Match Type in WWE 2K25

Bloodline Rules: Following a monumental year in 2024, the Bloodline takes center stage in *WWE 2K25*. With Roman Reigns gracing the cover and the Bloodline featured prominently in Dynasty mode, Bloodline Rules matches are a no-disqualification spectacle. Victory comes via pin or submission, and expect interference, weapons, and even incapacitated referees, mirroring the chaos seen in WWE.

Intergender Matches: A long-awaited feature, Intergender Matches allow male and female superstars to compete against each other. This addition brings a fresh dynamic to the gameplay, fulfilling fans' desires from over a decade and a half.

Underground Matches: Blending professional wrestling with combat sports like MMA, Underground Matches remove the ring ropes and feature a surrounding crowd to keep the action contained. Initially debuting on Raw but transitioning to NXT, these matches offer a unique fighting environment.

Every Returning Match Type in WWE 2K25

*WWE 2K25* doesn't just bring new match types; it also boasts a comprehensive list of returning favorites. Here's a breakdown of these classic match types, offering various combinations of participants and 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

In addition to these structured match types, *WWE 2K25* also offers custom matches, allowing players to tailor their wrestling experience with personalized rules.

And that's a comprehensive rundown of all the match types in *WWE 2K25*. Whether you're into the new additions or classic matches, there's something for everyone in this year's installment.

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