WWE 2K25: Paybacks List and How to Perform Paybacks

If you find yourself in a tough spot during a match in WWE 2K games, Paybacks can save the day! In situations where your opponent is dominating and the crowd is against you, a well-timed Payback move can completely change the game. The upcoming title, WWE 2K25, continues with the classic Payback system from earlier games but also introduces some new ones. One of these new additions is the much-requested Ref Bump, which could come in handy during certain situations. This guide breaks down all the Paybacks in WWE 2K25 and offers tips on how to use them effectively.

All Paybacks in WWE 2K25

This table details all Paybacks in WWE 2K25, including new additions.

Payback Title Description How to Use
Adrenaline Rush Fires you up with a surge of energy to resist incoming attacks. When downed, hold R2 and press Triangle to get an adrenaline rush.
Blackout Teleport behind your opponent to gain an advantage. (Cannot be used in multi-man matches) When downed, hold R2 and press Triangle. Both Superstars must be inside the ring.
Bully Bully the referee to speed up pin counts during your pin attempts. After a failed pin, hold R2 and press Triangle to intimidate them.
Comeback Inflicts persistent damage for a short period of time. (Cannot be used in multi-man matches) Hold R2 and press Triangle to start a comeback. Once the payback begins, press the correct prompts to complete the sequence.
Dirty Breaker Break your opponent’s combo or grab them aggressively. When prompted, hold R2 and press Triangle to break out.
Fireball Scorch your opponent with a ball of fire. (Can get you disqualified) When prompted, hold R2 and press Triangle.
Freeze Temporarily shock and confuse your opponent. Hold R2 and press Triangle
Iron Jaw Lets you immediately recover after being Stunned. Hold R2 and press Triangle when prompted to regain your senses.
Low Blow Slows down your opponent with a Low Blow. (Can get you disqualified) While kneeling, hold R2 and press Triangle to deliver a Low Blow.
Move Thief Steal your opponent’s Finisher move, if they have one in stock. Hold R2 and press Triangle.
Paparazzi Distract the opponent with the help of a photographer. (Only valid in 1 vs. 1 matches.) When downed, hold R2 and press Triangle.
Powder Disorient your opponent with a cloud of powder. (Can get you disqualified) When prompted, hold R2 and press Triangle.
Power of the Punch Hit your opponent with brass knuckles. (Can get you disqualified) When prompted, hold R2 and press Triangle.
Poison Mist Spray Poison Mist into your opponent’s eyes. (Can get you disqualified) When prompted, hold R2 and press Triangle to temporarily incapacitate your opponent.
Rage Fill the remaining portion of your Finisher meter. When prompted, hold R2 and press Triangle.
Ref Bump Push your opponent into the referee. Hold R2 and press Triangle to shove your opponent into the referee.
Resiliency Easily escape a pin, submission, or elimination mini-game. (Requires Overall 85+ to assign). Hold R2 and press Triangle to escape.
Run-In Summon an ally to ringside. (Only valid in 1 vs. 1 matches.) Hold R2 and press Triangle when downed inside the ring.
Bloodline Run-In (Secret) Similar to a Run-In, but is only available for Superstars in The Bloodline. Hold R2 and press Triangle when downed inside the ring.
Soul Siphon (Secret) Suck your opponent’s soul out. (Can get you disqualified) Unlocked in WWE 2K25‘s MyRISE.

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2025-03-15 16:52