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WWE 2K26 is finally here, but before you enter the squared circle, it's crucial that you learn the ins and outs of the controls. If you decide not to, you will be at a significant disadvantage, especially if you are a new player.
No matter the mode you decide to play, maybe apart from MyGM, knowing how to perform finishers, punches, pick up weapons, execute the different types of grapples, and climb the ropes, among many others, is very important.
If you love playing online, then mastering the WWE 2K26 controls becomes mandatory. You will face off against elite players in MyFaction and other modes, and how well you know the controls can be the difference between winning and losing.
WWE 2K26 Controls Guide
There are six categories of controls in WWE 2K26: Standard, Grapple, Weapons, Carry & Dragging, Manager, and Special Referee.
All of the controls matter, but Standard, Grapple, Weapons, Carry & Dragging are by far the most important ones. These are the ones you will use regularly, pretty much in every single match.
So, focus first on these four categories, and leave the remaining two for later. Unless you only play as a referee, or a manager who likes to throw objects into the mat and distract the referee, then just focus on those.
Standard Controls
These are your bread and butter. Knowing and getting used to them is a must, and it shouldn't take you long to do so. They are quite straightforward, so a few matches should do the trick.
Command | Xbox | PlayStation |
|---|---|---|
Move | LS | LS |
Run | LS + LT (hold) | LS + L2 (hold) |
Exit / Enter Ring / Climb Top Rope | LS + RB (hold) | LS + R1 (hold) |
Climb Middle Rope | LS + RB (press) | LS + R1 (press) |
Lean To Ropes for Springboard | LS + LB (press) | LS + L1 (press) |
Pick Up Object | LB (press) | L1 (press) |
Wake Up Taunt | D-Pad Up | D-Pad Up |
Crowd Taunt | D-Pad Left | D-Pad Left |
Opponent Taunt | D-Pad Right | D-Pad Right |
Toggle Primary Payback | D-Pad Down | D-Pad Down |
Grapple Controls
One of the most important things while in the ring is grappling. Winning a grapple battle allows you to take control of the match and perform plenty of different moves, all of which inflict a lot of damage to your opponent.
Command | Xbox Control | PlayStation Control |
|---|---|---|
Light Grapple Attacks | LS (Any Direction) Then X (press) | LS (Any Direction) Then Square (press) |
Heavy Grapple Attacks | LS (Any Direction) Then A (press) | LS (Any Direction) Then X (press) |
Irish Whip | LS (Any Direction) Then B (press) | LS (Any Direction) Then Circle (press) |
Strong Irish Whip | LS (Any Direction) Then B (hold) | LS (Any Direction) Then Circle (hold) |
"Breaker" Reversal For Combos and Grapples | A, X, B | X, Circle, Square |
Carry & Dragging Controls
Carrying and dragging help you set up your opponents for moves, throw them over the top rope, and get them in the perfect place for an environmental attack.
Initiate Carry | RB + LS | R1 + LS |
|---|---|---|
Interrupt Into Carry | RB | R1 |
Powerbomb Carry | RB (press) + LS Up | R1 (press) + LS Up |
Cradle Carry | RB (press) + LS Down | R1 (press) + LS Down |
Fireman's Carry | RB (press) + LS Left | R1 (press) + LS Left |
Shoulder Carry | RB (press) + LS Right | R1 (press) + LS Right |
Change Carry Position | LS | LS |
Slam Opponent / Complete Move | A | X |
Environmental Attack | X | Square |
Throw Over Ropes / Off Stage | B | Circle |
Initiate Drag | LB | L1 |
Weapons Control
Weapons can change the outcome of a match. They can get you back into a context where you are being smashed, or help an opponent steal a win in a match you dominated.
Weapons cause a lot of damage to opponents and are also crucial to win in certain types of matches, such as Table matches, Money in the Bank, and Extreme Rules.
Command | Xbox Control | PlayStation Control |
|---|---|---|
Pick Up Object | LB | L1 |
Drop Object | LB | L1 |
Grab Object from under the ring | LB | L1 |
Primary Attack | X | Square |
Secondary Attack | A | X |
Throw Weapon | B | Circle |
Throw Object Into / Out of Ring | LS + LB | LS + L1 |
Lean / Wedge Object in Corner | LS + A | LS + X |
Set up Ladder / Table | A | X |
Lift Opponent Onto Table | RS | RS |
Manager Controls
Managers can be a nuisance, intervening in the match by throwing weapons into the ring or distracting the referee. This gives wrestlers an opening for a low blow, to use a weapon, or to catch their opponent off guard.
Command | Xbox Control | PlayStation Control |
|---|---|---|
Pick Up Object | LB | L1 |
Lean on Apron | LS | LS |
Climb Apron | RB | R1 |
Enter Ring | RB (Hold) | R1 (Hold) |
Throw Object Into Ring | B | Circle |
Grapple When Near | B | Circle |
Display Current Target | Share | Touch pad |
Change Target | RS | RS |
Distract Target | D-Pad Up | D-Pad Up |
Cheer | D-Pad Left and D-Pad Right | D-Pad Left and D-Pad Right |
Special Referee Controls
If you want to know how to referee a match to perfection, or to your favour, you need to learn these special referee controls.
They will allow you to officiate a match how you see fit, to the benefit or detriment of those involved.
Command | Xbox Control | PlayStation Control |
|---|---|---|
Toggle Referee Mode / Wrestler Mode | Share | Touch Pad |
Drop To Pin Position / Check Submission | RS Down | RS Down |
Reversal | Y | Triangle |
Count | A | X |
Call Rope Break | B | Circle |
Warn Target | X | Square |
Call for DQ / Eject Target | X (Hold) | Square (Hold) |
Argue with Target | D-Pad Up | D-Pad Up |
Grab / Take Weapon From Target | B | Circle |
Cancel Pin / Submission Check | LB | L1 |
This is everything you need to know about the WWE 2K26 contrls.
As mentioned above, mastering them will give you a big advantage over many players and even the CPU. So take some time learning the controls, I guarantee you won't regret it.
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