WWE 2K Battlegrounds lets you suit up as one of your favorite WWE Superstars and take on your opponents and reign supreme as world champion.
Here, we're breaking down the WWE 2K Battlegrounds controls so you have a basic idea of how the game plays. It does not look like you can alter your controls as of the game’s launch, so get used to these controls.
Once you’ve got the basics down, check out our guide to really get a head lock on all your friends.
Basic Moves
| Move | XBox One | PlayStation 4 | Nintendo Switch |
| Grapple Carry (hold) Submission (near grounded opponent) | A | X | B |
| Pin (Near grounded opponent) Irish Whip (Near standing opponent) | B | Circle | A |
| Kick Springboard (running toward ropes) | Y | Triangle | X |
| Punch Dive (running at ropes) | X | Square | Y |
| Block Parry (when being hit) | RB | R1 | R |
| Run (hold + direction) | RT | R2 | ZR |
| Combo Modifier | LT | L2 | ZL |
| Pick up object Climb turnbuckle Go to apron | LB | L1 | L |
| Ask for help (tag team only) | Left stick click | L3 | Left stick click |
| Power-ups 1/2/3 + Taunt | D-Pad Left/Up/Right/Down | D-Pad Left/Up/Right/Down | D-Pad Left/Up/Right/Down |
| Target Different Opponent Special Throw | Right stick click | R3 | Right stick click |
In addition to the basic moves, each Superstar has a set of special moves that are unique to their archetype.
Special Moves
High-Flyer Special Moves
| Move | XBox One | PlayStation 4 | Nintendo Switch |
| Forked Lightning Kick | LT+A | L2+X | ZL+B |
| Knee-High | LT+Y | L2+Triangle | ZL+X |
| Whiplash | LT+X | L2+Square | ZL+Y |
Powerhouse Special Moves
| Move | XBox One | PlayStation 4 | Nintendo Switch |
| Seismic Smash | LT+A | L2+X | ZL+B |
| Bigfoot | LT+Y | L2+Triangle | ZL+X |
| Driving Range | LT+X | L2+Square | ZL+Y |
Brawler Special Moves
| Move | XBox One | PlayStation 4 | Nintendo Switch |
| The Kitchen Sink | LT+A | L2+X | ZL+B |
| Feet First | LT+Y | L2+Triangle | ZL+X |
| Deepfake | LT+X | L2+Square | ZL+Y |
All-Around Special Moves
| Move | XBox One | PlayStation 4 | Nintendo Switch |
| Shooting Star | LT+A | L2+X | ZL+B |
| Reboot | LT+Y | L2+Triangle | ZL+X |
| Chin Up | LT+X | L2+Square | ZL+Y |
| Hit the Floor | LT+Y (after Irish Whip) | L2+Triangle (after Irish Whip) | ZL+X (after Irish Whip) |
Technician Special Moves
| Move | XBox One | PlayStation 4 | Nintendo Switch |
| Power Surge | LT+A | L2+X | ZL+B |
| Fist of the Dragon | LT+X | L2+Square | ZL+Y |
Further still, each archetype has their own punch and kick combos that you’ll need to learn.
Don’t worry – they’re simple!
Combos
High-Flyer Combos
| Move | XBox One | PlayStation 4 | Nintendo Switch |
| Roundhouse Ear Ringer | X, Y, Y | Square, Triangle, Triangle | Y, X, X |
| Rotisserie Kickin' | Y, X, Y | Triangle, Square, Triangle | X, Y, X |
| Cyclonic Kick | Y, Y, Y | Triangle, Triangle, Triangle | X, X, X |
| Spin Cycle | X, X, X | Square, Square, Square | Y, Y, Y |
Powerhouse Combos
| Move | XBox One | PlayStation 4 | Nintendo Switch |
| Coffin Nail | X, X, X | Square, Square, Square | Y, Y, Y |
| Chopping Block | X, Y, X | Square, Triangle, Square | Y, X, Y |
| Earmuffs | Y, X, X | Triangle, Square, Square | X, Y, Y |
| Stone Crusher | Y, Y, Y | Triangle, Triangle, Triangle | X, X, X |
Brawler Combos
| Move | XBox One | PlayStation 4 | Nintendo Switch |
| Bull Rush | X, X, X | Square, Square, Square | Y, Y, Y |
| Jewel Thief | X, Y, X | Square, Triangle, Square | Y, X, Y |
| Glasgow Kiss | Y, X, X | Triangle, Square, Triangle | X, Y, Y |
| Vicious Cycle | Y, Y, Y | Triangle, Triangle, Triangle | X, X, X |
All-Around Combos
| Move | XBox One | PlayStation 4 | Nintendo Switch |
| Overhead Charge | Y, X, X | Triangle, Square, Square | X, Y, Y |
| Toothache | X, Y, X | Square, Triangle, Square | Y, X, Y |
| Morning Star | X, X, X | Square, Square, Square | Y, Y, Y |
| Flying Face Lift | Y, Y, Y | Triangle, Triangle, Triangle | X, X, X |
| Wildfire Whip | X, Y, Y | Square, Triangle, Triangle | Y, X, X |
| Blazing Big Boot | Y, X, Y | Triangle, Square, Triangle | X, Y, X |
Technician Combos
| Move | XBox One | PlayStation 4 | Nintendo Switch |
| Pistol Whip | X, X, X | Square, Square, Square | Y, Y, Y |
| Boot Sandwich | Y, Y, Y | Triangle, Triangle, Triangle | X, X, X |
| Falling Star | X, Y, Y | Square, Triangle, Triangle | Y, X, X |
| Thunderclap | Y, X, Y | Triangle, Square, Triangle | X, Y, X |
Now get in the ring and get to work, greenhorn! (Or check out our tips and tricks guide to if you don't wanna get your ass whooped.)
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