In our WWE 2K20 Controls Guide, we’ve detailed everything you need to know about different control schemes in the game. It’s always a good idea to head into a match with as much information as possible. Knowing how to execute reversals, finishers, and other mechanics goes a long way.
Last updated on October 22nd, 2019 at 09:26 pm
Superstar Controls
| Action | PS4 | Xbox One |
| Run | Left Analogue Stick | Left Analogue Stick |
| Strike or Diving Attack | Hold L2 + Left Analogue Stick | Hold LT + Left Analogue Stick |
| Strong Strike | Square + Left Analogue Stick | X + Left Analogue Stick |
| Medium Grapple | Hold Square + Left Analogue Stick | Hold X + Left Analogue Stick |
| Strong Grapple | X + Left Analogue Stick | A + Left Analogue Stick |
| Submission | Hold X + Left Analogue Stick | Hold A + Left Analogue Stick |
| Drag Opponent | Hold R2 + Hold X | Hold RT + Hold A |
| Lift into Carry Position | Hold R2 + Tap X | Hold RT + Tap A |
| Signature or Finisher | Hold R2 + R-direction | Hold RT + R-direction |
| Standing Irish Whip | Square + X | X + A |
| Strong Irish Whip | O + Left Analogue Stick | B + Left Analogue Stick |
| Pin Grounded Opponent | Hold O + Left Analogue Stick | Hold B + Left Analogue Stick |
| Reversal | O | B |
| Payback | Triangle | Y |
| Pick Up Object | Hold R2 + Triangle | Hold RT + Y |
| Climb Apron, Middle Rope | L1 | LB |
| Exit or Enter Ring and Climb Top Rope | Tap R1 + Left Analogue Stick | Tap RB + Left Analogue Stick |
| Pause Game | Hold R1 + Left Analogue Stick | Hold RB + Left Analogue Stick |
Advanced Controls
| Action | PS4 | Xbox One |
| Wake Up Taunt | Up | Up |
| Taunt Crowd | Left | Left |
| Taunt Opponent | Right | Right |
| Toggle Signature or Finisher | Down | Down |
| Grab Opponent in Front Facelock | Right Analogue Stick Up | Right Analogue Stick Up |
| Front Facelock Working Hold | Hold X | Hold A |
| Front Facelock Limb Target | Hold R2 + Square + Left Analogue Stick | Hold RT + X + Left Analogue Stick |
| Grounded Opponent Limb Target | Hold R2 + Square | Hold RT + X |
| OMG! Moment | Triangle + O | Y + B |
| Leverage Pin | Hold R2 + O | Hold RT + B |
| Alternate Signature or Finisher | Hold R2 + Square + X | Hold RT + X + A |
| Reposition Opponent | Right Analogue Stick | Right Analogue Stick |
| Lift Opponent Up | Right Analogue Stick Up | Right Analogue Stick Up |
| Snapmare to Seated Position | Right Analogue Stick Down | Right Analogue Stick Down |
| Release Pin | L1 | LB |
| Display Current Target | Touch Pad | N/A |
| Change Target | Press Right Analogue Stick | Press Right Analogue Stick |
| Toggle Payback | Press Left Analogue Stick | Press Left Analogue Stick |
Carry & Dragging Controls
| Action | PS4 | Xbox One |
| Drag Opponent | Hold R2 + Tap X | Hold RT + Tap A |
| Lift into Carry Position | Hold R2 + Right Analogue Stick | Hold RT + Right Analogue Stick |
| Move Around Carry | Left Analogue Stick | Left Analogue Stick |
| Change Position in Carry | Right Analogue Stick | Right Analogue Stick |
| Switch to Front Facelock in Drag | X | A |
| Throw Over Ropes in Drag | X + Left Analogue Stick | A + Left Analogue Stick |
| Finish Grapple in Carry | X | A |
| Environmental Attack | Square + Left Analogue Stick | X + Left Analogue Stick |
| Release Carry | L1 | LB |
| Escape from Carry | O | B |
Object & Weapons Controls
| Action | PS4 | Xbox One |
| Pick Up Object | L1 | LB |
| Grab Object under the Ring | Hold L1 | Hold LB |
| Object Attack | Square | X |
| Alternate Object Attack | R2 + Square | Hold RT + X |
| Drop Object | O | B |
| Throw Object into or Out of Ring | O + Left Analogue Stick | B + Left Analogue Stick |
| Climb Ladder, Cage, Cell | R1 | RB |
| Set up Ladder or Table | X | A |
| Lean Object in Corner | X + Left Analogue Stick | A + Left Analogue Stick |
| Carry Ladder Horizontally | Hold R2 | Hold RT |
| Rotate Standing Ladder | Hold R2 + Right Analogue Stick | Hold LB + Right Analogue Stick |
| Set up Ladder Bridge | Hold R2 + L1 | Hold RT + LB |
This is all we’ve got in our WWE 2K20 Controls Guide. For more help on WWE 2K20, be sure to check out our Reversals Guide, Unlockables Guide, and Submissions Guide.
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