WWE 2K25 Match Types: Full Explanation

*WWE 2K25* promises to be one of the most expansive and feature-rich entries in the franchise yet, offering a deep and diverse selection of match types that cater to both longtime wrestling fans and newcomers alike. From classic showdowns to brand-new innovations introduced in 2024, this year’s game brings an unprecedented level of variety to the ring.

Every New Match Type in WWE 2K25

Bloodline Rules:

With Roman Reigns gracing the cover of *WWE 2K25* and the Bloodline playing a central role in the Dynasty mode, it's no surprise that the Bloodline Rules match makes its in-game debut. This is essentially an "anything goes" contest with no disqualifications or count-outs. Victory can only be achieved via pinfall or submission. Inspired by real-life WWE events, these matches often feature dramatic interference from other superstars, use of weapons, and even incapacitated referees for maximum chaos.

Intergender Matches:

Long requested by fans, intergender matches are finally here. These allow male and female WWE superstars to compete directly against each other, opening up new storytelling and gameplay possibilities within *WWE 2K25*’s universe.

Underground Matches:

Designed to blend professional wrestling with combat sports like MMA, Underground Matches remove the traditional ropes from the ring. Additional superstars stand around the ring to ensure the action stays inside. Originally introduced on Raw, these matches have found a permanent home in NXT and now in *WWE 2K25*.

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Every Returning Match Type in WWE 2K25

*WWE 2K25* retains a comprehensive collection of beloved match types from previous installments, making sure that players experience every possible form of WWE-style competition. Below is a full breakdown of all returning match types available in the game:

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

• One on One only
• Win by forcing your opponent into the ambulance or casket

Backstage Brawl

• Take the fight outside the ring — whether backstage, in the NXT parking lot, or the WWE Archives
• Match types include: One on One, Two on Two, Triple Threat, Fatal 4-Way, 6-Way, 8-Way, and Handicap – One on Two

Battle Royal

• Eliminate opponents by sending them over the top rope
• Last wrestler remaining wins
• Available variations: Fatal 4-Way, 5-Way, 6-Way, 8-Way

Elimination Chamber

• Random superstar enters at set intervals
• 6-Way elimination match format

Extreme Rules

• No countouts or disqualifications
• Weapons allowed and encouraged
• Variations: One on One, Two on Two, Triple Threat, Fatal 4-Way, 5-Way

Falls Count Anywhere

• Pin or submission anywhere in the arena counts as a win
• Available variations: One on One, Triple Threat, Fatal 4-Way

Guantlet, Guantlet Eliminator, and Guantlet Turmoil

• Entrants enter sequentially
• Available formats: 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 20, and 30 entrants

Hell in a Cell

• Win by pinfall, submission, or exiting the cage
• Multiple team and multi-wrestler variations available including: One on One, Two on Two, Three on Three, Triple Threat, Fatal 4-Way, and more

Iron Man Match

• Endurance-based match with timed rounds
• Most pins at the end wins
• One on One only

Ladder Match

• Climb high to retrieve the object hanging above the ring
• Available variations: One on One, Two on Two, Three on Three, Triple Threat, Four on Four, Fatal 4-Way, 5-Way, 6-Way, 8-Way, and more

Last Man Standing

• Superstar must survive a referee’s 10-count after being knocked down
• One on One only

No Holds Barred

• No disqualifications or count-outs
• Anything goes
• One on One only

Royal Rumble

• Massive progressive battle royale
• More wrestlers enter as the match progresses
• Variants: 10-Man, 20-Man, and 30-Man Royal Rumble

Steel Cage

• Ring enclosed in a steel structure
• Win by pinfall, submission, or escaping the cage
• Available variations: One on One, Two on Two, Triple Threat, Fatal 4-Way

Submission Match

• No pinfalls allowed
• Opponent must tap out to lose
• One on One only

Table Match

• Put your opponent through a table to win
• Variants: One on One, Two on Two, Three on Three, Triple Threat, Fatal 4-Way, 5-Way

Tables, Ladders, and Chairs (TLC)

• A chaotic variant of the Ladder Match
• Featuring heavy use of tables and chairs
• Variants: One on One, Two on Two, Three on Three, Triple Threat, Fatal 4-Way, 5-Way

Tournaments

• Compete across multiple match types in a structured bracket
• Available formats: One on One, Two on Two, Tag Team Tournament, Dusty Rhodes Classic