WWE 2K25 Match Types: A Comprehensive Guide

*WWE 2K25* promises to be one of the most expansive wrestling games yet, delivering a rich variety of match types that reflect WWE’s evolving in-ring storytelling. From long-standing classics to exciting new formats introduced in 2024, *WWE 2K25* brings fans closer than ever to the action. Here's a detailed breakdown of every match type available in the game.

Every New Match Type in WWE 2K25

Bloodline Rules

With Roman Reigns gracing the cover of *WWE 2K25* and the Bloodline taking center stage in the Dynasty mode, this exclusive match type is a fan favorite. Bloodline Rules matches are essentially no-disqualification bouts where anything goes. Victory can only be achieved via pinfall or submission. These matches often feature dramatic interference from other superstars, use of weapons, and even incapacitated referees—mirroring the chaos of real-life Bloodline showdowns.

Intergender Matches

A long-awaited addition for many fans, *WWE 2K25* officially introduces Intergender Matches. This format allows male and female superstars to compete directly against each other, opening up creative possibilities for player-created scenarios and storylines.

Underground Matches

Blending the intensity of professional wrestling with the raw energy of combat sports like MMA, Underground Matches remove the ring ropes and surround the squared circle with a lineup of superstars to ensure the fight stays inside. Originally debuted on Raw, these matches have since found a permanent home in NXT, and now make their way into *WWE 2K25*.

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Every Returning Match Type in WWE 2K25

*WWE 2K25* retains a comprehensive selection of classic match types, offering players flexibility in how they experience the game. Whether it's traditional singles bouts or chaotic multi-superstar mayhem, there's something for every wrestling fan.

Normal Rules – Win by 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
• Mixed Tag
• Tornado Tag (Two on Two)
• Three on Three
• Tornado Tag (Three on Three)
• 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 loading your opponent into the ambulance or casket

Backstage Brawl

• Compete outside the ring—in backstage areas, the NXT parking lot, or WWE Archives
• Match variations include:
  • One on One
  • Two on Two
  • Triple Threat
  • Fatal 4-Way
  • 6-Way
  • 8-Way
  • Handicap – One on Two

Battle Royal

• Fall over the top rope and you're eliminated
• Last superstar remaining wins
• Variants:
  • Fatal 4-Way
  • 5-Way
  • 6-Way
  • 8-Way

Elimination Chamber

• Random entrants at intervals
• Elimination-style match
• 6-Way only

Extreme Rules

• No countouts or disqualifications
• Weapons allowed
• Available variants:
  • One on One
  • Two on Two
  • Triple Threat
  • Fatal 4-Way
  • 5-Way

Falls Count Anywhere

• Pin or submission anywhere in the arena
• Match types:
  • One on One
  • Triple Threat
  • Fatal 4-Way

Gauntlet, Gauntlet Eliminator, and Gauntlet Turmoil

• Entrants enter one after another
• Variants available for:
  • 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
• Available formats:
  • One on One
  • Two on Two
  • Three on Three
  • Triple Threat
  • Tornado Tag (Triple Threat)
  • Fatal 4-Way
  • 5-Way
  • 6-Way

Iron Man Match

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

Ladder Match

• Climb to retrieve the object above the ring
• Available variants:
  • One on One
  • Two on Two
  • Three on Three
  • Triple Threat
  • Tornado Tag (Triple Threat)
  • Four on Four
  • Fatal 4-Way
  • 4-Way Tornado Tag
  • 5-Way
  • 6-Way
  • 8-Way

Last Man Standing

• Superstar must survive a full 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 matches where competitors enter at set intervals
• Variants:
  • 10-Man Royal Rumble
  • 20-Man Royal Rumble
  • 30-Man Royal Rumble

Steel Cage Match

• Ring enclosed by steel walls
• Win by pin, submission, or exiting the cage
• Available formats:
  • One on One
  • Two on Two
  • Triple Threat
  • Fatal 4-Way

Submission Match

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

Table Match

• Put your opponent through a table to win
• Available variants:
  • One on One
  • Two on