WWE 2K25 has a series of Payback moves that you can utilize inside the ring, and when timed properly, will result in you gaining a huge advantage over your opponent.
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These moves are different from the standard moves, and they all have certain conditions to fulfill before you can trigger them. This guide will help you perform all of them, including the secret, hidden ones.
All Payback Moves in WWE 2K25
The following table includes the list of all Payback moves you can use in the game.
| Payback | Description | How to perform |
|---|---|---|
| Resiliency | Escape pin, submission, or elimination mini-game with ease (Requires overall of 85+) | Hold R2 and press Triangle |
| Low Blow | Slow down your opponent | Hold R2 and press Triangle while kneeling |
| Poison Mist | Spray Poison Mist into your opponent’s eyes | Hold R2 and press Triangle |
| Power of the Punch | Hit opponent with brass knuckles | Hold R2 and press Triangle when prompted |
| Run-In | Summon ally | Hold R2 and press Triangle when down inside the ring |
| Move Thief | Steal opponent’s finisher | Hold R2 and press Triangle |
| Blackout | Teleport behind your opponent | Hold R2 and press Triangle when down |
| Rage | Fill the remaining portion of your Finisher meter | Hold R2 and press Triangle |
| Freeze | Temporarily shock and confuse your opponent | Hold R2 and press Triangle |
| Iron Jaw | Immediate recovery after being stunned | Hold R2 and press Triangle when prompted |
| Fireball | Scorch your opponent with a ball of fire | Hold R2 and press Triangle when prompted to ready your fire |
| Paparazzi | Use a cameraman to distract your opponent | Hold R2 and press Triangle when down |
| Comeback | Inflict quick strikes for short period of time | Hold R2 and press Triangle to start a comeback. Once in the state, press the correct key prompts |
| Powder | Disorient your opponent with a cloud of powder | Hold R2 and press Triangle when prompted |
| Bully | Force the referee to count faster | Hold R2 and press Triangle after a failed pin attempt to confront the enemy |
| Dirty Breaker | Break your opponent’s combo or grab | Hold R2 and press Triangle while being on the receiving end of a combo |
| Ref Bump | Push your opponent towards the referee to take him down | Hold R2 and press Triangle while grabbing the opponent |
| Adrenaline Rush | Resist incoming attacks | Hold R2 and press Triangle while down |
| Bloodline Run-In (Secret) | Same as Run-In, but only available for Bloodline members | Hold R2 and press Triangle |
| Soul Siphon (Secret) | Pull out the soul of your opponent | Unlocked from MyRise mode (yet to be unlocked) |
Along with Paybacks, you’ll also want to unlock more superstars to add new choices to your available roster. Make sure to check out all the unlockable superstars available in WWE 2K25.
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Published: Mar 11, 2025 06:03 am