All WWE 2K25 Match Types, Explained

*WWE 2K25* is set to deliver an unparalleled experience for wrestling fans, packed with a diverse range of match types, including exciting new additions that were introduced in 2024. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of every match type you'll find in *WWE 2K25*.

Every New Match Type in WWE 2K25

Bloodline Rules: Following a landmark year in 2024, the Bloodline takes center stage in WWE 2K25, with Roman Reigns gracing the cover and the Bloodline prominently featured in Dynasty mode. Bloodline Rules matches are no-disqualification, no-holds-barred contests, where victory can be achieved through a pin or submission. These matches are notorious in WWE for featuring chaotic elements like interference, weapon use, and even referees getting knocked out.

Intergender Matches: As the name suggests, Intergender Matches break traditional boundaries, allowing male and female superstars to compete against each other. After years of fan demand, this thrilling match type is finally included in WWE 2K25.

Underground Matches: Blending the worlds of wrestling and MMA, Underground Matches remove the ring ropes and have other superstars encircling the ring to keep the action inside. Initially debuted on Raw, these matches found a new home in NXT.

Every Returning Match Type in WWE 2K25

WWE 2K25 also brings back a rich variety of classic match types, catering to different wrestling scenarios and fan preferences.

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

Guantlet, Guantlet Eliminator, and Guantlet 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, allowing players to tailor the rules to their preferences.

And there you have it, a complete guide to all the match types in *WWE 2K25*.

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