WWE 2K25: How to Drag and Control Opponents

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In the world of WWE 2K25, nailing victories comes down to mastering positions and controlling your adversaries, all while dishing out moves as fierce as a steel chair shot. Manipulating foes onto the canvas paves the way for dazzling airborne attacks in the corner, strategically placing them against ropes, guardrails, or turnbuckles. The built-in tutorials serve as a solid starting point, but there’s more than one approach to manipulate your opponents and prepare them for their next signature or show-stopping finisher. Here’s how you can wrangle, manage, and position your WWE opponents in the thrilling realm of WWE 2K25:

1. To drag an opponent, press and hold the designated button (usually X on PlayStation or A on Xbox), then move them to your desired location.

2. Controlling your adversary involves keeping them off-balance and vulnerable, which you can achieve by using various grappling and reversal moves.

3. Positioning your opponent opens up a world of possibilities for devastating attacks or impressive combos. Strategically place them against ropes, guardrails, or turnbuckles to set the stage for spectacular action.

How To Drag A Standing Opponent

It’s wiser to hold off on attempting to seize and maneuver your adversary until they’re dazed or exhausted in the ring first. Attempting it prematurely could lead to a reversal or counterattack. Once they’ve been weakened enough, follow these steps to drag a still-standing opponent:

1. Position yourself behind them, ensuring a good grip on their waist or upper arms.
2. Apply force to your grasp and lean back slightly to pull them off balance.
3. Maintain control as you both move around the ring, using your momentum to guide them where you want to go.
4. If necessary, plant your feet firmly and use your body weight to stop or change direction while keeping hold of your opponent.

  • Initiate a grapple with the B/Circle button.
  • Press the L1/LB button.
  • Walk your opponent around with the left joystick.
  • Get them close to the ropes, turnbuckle or the guardrail and press the X/Square button to slam their head into the corner or place them on the ropes.
  • To position the opponent against the ropes, avoid pressing the attack button. Instead, move them toward the ropes to automatically prop them up against it for an attack.
  • Then, press the grapple button again to perform a move.

How To Drag A Grounded Opponent

If the fallen wrestler isn’t dazed or the match is still in its initial stages, the same rules apply – your opponent will respond to the pull tactic (often referred to as the ‘drag mechanism’). Here’s how you can execute the ‘drag’:

1. Position yourself correctly: Stand near the downed wrestler, ensuring that their back is facing towards you.
2. Grab hold: Reach out and grab the opponent’s limb or clothing (preferably a leg or arm) to establish a firm grip.
3. Pull strategically: Once you have a good hold, exert force in the direction you want your opponent to be moved.
4. Maintain control: Keep applying pressure until they are moved to the desired position or location.

  • With an opponent down, stand at their side and press the grapple button with B/Circle.
  • Then, press the L1/LB button to grab their feet and arms.
  • Use the left joystick to drag your opponents around the ring or at ringside.
  • The player character has a limited time to drag their opponent around the ring before they break free.

Use The Snapmare To Ground An Opponent

Additionally, you can make your adversary fall and sit them up for further assaults or grappling attempts by pushing the right joystick upward with the snapmare technique.

Dragging Opponents Outside The Ring

Exiting the ring gives you an opportunity to move and maneuver your adversaries near the railings, the edge of the ring, and the commentator’s podium.

  • If the wrestlers are inside the ring, press the B/Circle button to grab your opponent.
  • Then, hold down the B/Circle button and the left joystick toward the ropes to throw them over the top rope.
  • Follow them outside and grab the standing opponent with B/Circle.
  • Press the LB/L1 button and walk them toward the guardrail with the left joystick to position them in the ringside environment.
  • You can use the ring post, guard rail, or the announcer’s table as weapons for more damage.
  • In addition to propping them into position, you can use the attack prompt with X/Square to slam them into the rail.

In a WWE 2K25 match, you have all the necessary skills to maneuver both yourself and your opponents, whether it’s within or beyond the ring boundaries.

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2025-03-08 11:06