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WWE 2K23 has been unleashed! On March 14, the game finally launched on nearly all platforms, and players will have the opportunity to take on or become John Cena. With all the pre-order bonuses that are offered for the game, there are a lot of players who are excited to play the game when it comes out.
In our preview, we noted that the game feels like a step in the right direction. Overall, the game feels pretty good, and those who are interested in buying the game should seriously consider doing so. One of the main reasons why the game feels good is due to the controls. Here, we are going to go over what the controls of WWE 2K23 are so you can enjoy the game to its fullest.
WWE 2K23 Controller Guide For Xbox And PlayStation
In WWE 2K games, knowing the controls are essential because there are a lot of hidden controls in the game. Nearly the entire controller is used when playing a WWE game, so randomly mashing the controller will do you no favors. Here are the controls you can use during gameplay in WWE 2K23.
| Command | Xbox Control | PlayStation Control |
| Move | LS | LS |
| Run | LS+LT (hold) | LS+L2 (hold) |
| Exit/Enter Ring | LS+RB (hold) |
LS+R1 (hold) |
| 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 |
| Pin | RS Down | RS Down |
| Re-Position Opponent | RS Up, Left, Or Right | RS Up, Left, Or Right |
| Lift Opponent (When Grounded) | RS Up | RS Up |
| Instant Recovery (from the ground) | RB | R1 |
| Release Hold/Pin | LB | L1 |
| Tag In/Tag Out Partner | LB | L1 |
| Change Target | Click RS | R3 |
| Finisher Move | RT + A | RT + X |
| Signature Move | RT+ X | RT + Square |
| Payback | RT + Y | RT + Triangle |
| Submission | RT + B | RT + Circle |
| Dodge or Climb | RB | R1 |
| Reversal | Y (press) | Triangle (press) |
| Block | Y (hold) | Triangle (press) |
| Light Attack | X (press) | Square (press) |
| Heavy Attack | A (press) | X (press) |
| Grab | B | Circle |
Knowing how to handle the Grapple System in WWE 2K23 is essential to gameplay. Once you master grappling in WWE 2K23, the rest will become easy. Here are the controls for grappling in WWE 2K23.
| Command | Xbox Control | PlayStation Control |
| Light Grapple Attacks | LS (any direction) then X (press) | LS (any direction) then Square (press) |
| Strong 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 X (hold) | LS (any direction) then Circle (hold) |
| Initiate Carry | RB | R1 |
| Powerbomb Carry | LS Up then RB (press) | LS Up then R1 (press) |
| Cradle Carry | LS Down then RB (press) | LS Down then R1 (press) |
| Fireman's Carry | LS Left then RB (press) | LS Left then R1 (press) |
| Shoulder Carry | LS Right then RB (press) | LS Right then R1 (press) |
| Change Carry Position | LS | LS |
| Turn Move Into Carry | RB | R1 |
| Slam Opponent/Complete Move | A | X |
| Environmental Attack | X | Square |
| Throw Over Robes/Off Stage | B | Circle |
| Release Carry/Drag | LB | L1 |
| (As Defender) Escape Carry/Drag | B | Circle |
