WWE 2K25 Match Types: A Comprehensive Guide

If you're a wrestling fan, WWE 2K25 promises to be the most comprehensive and thrilling entry in the series yet. With an expansive lineup of match types—some brand new and others making a triumphant return—the game delivers something for every kind of WWE enthusiast. Here’s a detailed breakdown of all the match types featured in WWE 2K25, both old and new.

Every New Match Type in WWE 2K25

Bloodline Rules:
After dominating WWE storylines throughout 2024, the Bloodline is prominently featured in WWE 2K25, including Roman Reigns gracing the cover art and headlining the Dynasty mode. A Bloodline Rules match is essentially an Anything Goes bout with no disqualifications or count-outs. Victory can only be achieved via pinfall or submission. These matches are known for dramatic interference from other superstars, use of weapons and props, and even incapacitated referees, delivering chaos at its finest.

Intergender Matches:
Long requested by fans, Intergender Matches allow competitors from the men's and women's divisions to go head-to-head. This exciting format adds a fresh dynamic to gameplay and opens up new storytelling possibilities within the game's modes.

Underground Matches:
A unique hybrid between professional wrestling and combat sports like MMA, Underground Matches remove the ring ropes entirely. Additional superstars stand around the ring to ensure the action stays inside, keeping the fight intense and unfiltered. Originally introduced on Raw but now a staple in NXT, this match type brings raw, hard-hitting realism into WWE 2K25.

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Every Returning Match Type in WWE 2K25

WWE 2K25 also brings back a wide variety of classic match types, each offering distinct rulesets and team configurations. From singles bouts to chaotic multi-superstar showdowns, these returning formats ensure endless gameplay variety.

Normal Rules – Victory via Pin or Submission

• 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 – Trap Opponent Inside the Object to Win

• One on One only

Backstage Brawl – Fight Anywhere Backstage, 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 – Eliminate Others by Throwing Them Over the Top Rope

• Fatal 4-Way
• 5-Way
• 6-Way
• 8-Way

Elimination Chamber – Random Entrants at Intervals in a 6-Way Elimination Match

• 6-Way Only

Extreme Rules – No Countouts or Disqualifications, Weapons Allowed

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

Falls Count Anywhere – Pin or Submission Anywhere in the Arena

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

Gauntlet, Gauntlet Eliminator, and Gauntlet Turmoil – Sequential Match Format

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

Hell in a Cell – Win by Pin, Submission, or Escaping 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 Format with Set Time Limits

• One on One only

Ladder Match – Retrieve the Hanging Object 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 – Referee’s 10-Count After Knockdown

• One on One only

No Holds Barred – No Disqualifications or Count-Outs

• One on One only

Royal Rumble – Superstars Enter Periodically

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

Steel Cage – Win by Pin, Submission, or Exiting the Cage

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

Submission Match – Opponent Must Tap Out

• One on One only

Table Match – Put Opponent 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 – High Impact Prop-Based Match

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

Tournaments – Multi-Match Competitive Format

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

WarGames – Multiple Entrants, Action-Packed Match

• Three on Three
• Four on Four

In addition to all these structured match types, WWE 2K25 includes Custom Match options, allowing players to create their own rulesets and tailor experiences to their preferences.

And that’s it—every single match type available in WWE 2K25, fully explained and ready for you to dive into. Whether you’re looking for high-octane action or strategic gameplay, this title delivers across the board.

WWE 2K25 launches worldwide on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC on March 14th, with Early Access beginning March 7th.