Like previous games in the series, WWE 2K25 features a Showcase mode that will let fans relive the past by taking part in several legendary matches. Essentially an interactive documentary–and hosted by “The Wise Man” Paul Heyman this year–2K Showcase: The Bloodline Dynasty will also allow players to alter the outcomes of these matches.
The trip down wrestling memory lane features a selection of classic bouts, including Yokozuna’s infamous battle against Hulk Hogan at the 1993 King of the Ring, the brutal No Holds Barred match between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Rikishi, and the Royal Rumble 2022 showdown between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins.
Each match fits into one of three categories–Relive History, Change History, and Create History–and in total, 15 of them have been revealed so far. Here’s the full list:
Relive History
- Yokozuna (with Mr. Fuji) vs. Hulk Hogan — King of the Ring 1993
- Rocky Maivia vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley — RAW February 13, 1997
- Nia Jax vs. Lyra Valkyria — Queen of the Ring 2024
- The Usos vs. The New Day (with Big E) — Hell in a Cell 2017
- Solo Sikoa vs. Carmelo Hayes (with Trick Williams) — NXT September 13, 2022
Change History
- The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) vs. The Steiner Brothers — WrestleMania IX
- Rikishi vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin — No Mercy 2000
- Umaga (with Armando Estrada) vs. John Cena — New Year’s Revolution 2007
- Tamina vs. Natalya vs. Carmella vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch — Money in the Bank 2017
- Naomi vs. Bayley — Super ShowDown 2020
- Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins — Royal Rumble 2022
Create History
- High Chief Peter Miavia vs. George “The Animal” Steele
- The Wild Samoans (Afa and Sika) vs. The Dudley Boyz
- The OG Bloodline vs. New Bloodline in WarGames
- The Islanders (Haku and Tama) vs. The Street Profits
Showcase Mode is typically one of the biggest highlights of a WWE 2K game, but this year’s version of the mode is a big departure from previous instances, as it focuses on the Anoa’i family instead of a single superstar. The last couple of years in WWE programming have seen Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa, and several other members of that extended wrestling dynasty rise to prominence, while other WWE legends like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the late Umaga, and the Wild Samoans have all been praised for their contributions to the sports entertainment industry.
Beyond the Showcase mode, you can also hop on a boat and head to The Island–a new social space that looks like it was heavily inspired by NBA 2K’s The City–take part in custom exhibition matches, and chart your own rise to the top as part of the MyRise mode. WWE 2K25 will launch for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, and PS4 on March 14, but if you purchase the Deadman Edition or The Bloodline Edition, you’ll get into the game a week early on March 7.
“With another interesting Showcase subject, fun new match types, and subtly cool new camera controls, I really liked what I played of WWE 2K25,” Mark Delaney wrote in GameSpot’s WWE 2K25 preview. “There’s a lot more to see, including several major modes like the narrative-driven MyRise, and the card-collecting MyFaction, and possibly the most impactful of them all: the new social space called The Island, so I’ll reserve my final opinion for when I review the game later this year.”