Paybacks are the ultimate game-changers in WWE 2K games, especially when you’re backed into a corner and desperately need a way out. In the heat of the match, when your opponent has the upper hand and the crowd is roaring against you, a well-timed Payback can shift the entire dynamic. While WWE 2K25 maintains the familiar Payback system seen in previous titles, it also introduces several new ones, including the much-needed Ref Bump. This guide breaks down all Paybacks in WWE 2K25 and how you can use them in your favor.
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All Paybacks in WWE 2K25
This table details all Paybacks in WWE 2K25, including new additions.
|
Payback Title |
Description |
How to Use |
|---|---|---|
|
Adrenaline Rush |
Fires you up with a surge of energy to resist incoming attacks. |
When downed, hold R2 and press Triangle to get an adrenaline rush. |
|
Blackout |
Teleport behind your opponent to gain an advantage. (Cannot be used in multi-man matches) |
When downed, hold R2 and press Triangle. Both Superstars must be inside the ring. |
|
Bully |
Bully the referee to speed up pin counts during your pin attempts. |
After a failed pin, hold R2 and press Triangle to intimidate them. |
|
Comeback |
Inflicts persistent damage for a short period of time. (Cannot be used in multi-man matches) |
Hold R2 and press Triangle to start a comeback. Once the payback begins, press the correct prompts to complete the sequence. |
|
Dirty Breaker |
Break your opponent’s combo or grab them aggressively. |
When prompted, hold R2 and press Triangle to break out. |
|
Fireball |
Scorch your opponent with a ball of fire. (Can get you disqualified) |
When prompted, hold R2 and press Triangle. |
|
Freeze |
Temporarily shock and confuse your opponent. |
Hold R2 and press Triangle |
|
Iron Jaw |
Lets you immediately recover after being Stunned. |
Hold R2 and press Triangle when prompted to regain your senses. |
|
Low Blow |
Slows down your opponent with a Low Blow. (Can get you disqualified) |
While kneeling, hold R2 and press Triangle to deliver a Low Blow. |
|
Move Thief |
Steal your opponent’s Finisher move, if they have one in stock. |
Hold R2 and press Triangle. |
|
Paparazzi |
Distract the opponent with the help of a photographer. (Only valid in 1 vs. 1 matches.) |
When downed, hold R2 and press Triangle. |
|
Powder |
Disorient your opponent with a cloud of powder. (Can get you disqualified) |
When prompted, hold R2 and press Triangle. |
|
Power of the Punch |
Hit your opponent with brass knuckles. (Can get you disqualified) |
When prompted, hold R2 and press Triangle. |
|
Poison Mist |
Spray Poison Mist into your opponent’s eyes. (Can get you disqualified) |
When prompted, hold R2 and press Triangle to temporarily incapacitate your opponent. |
|
Rage |
Fill the remaining portion of your Finisher meter. |
When prompted, hold R2 and press Triangle. |
|
Ref Bump |
Push your opponent into the referee. |
Hold R2 and press Triangle to shove your opponent into the referee. |
|
Resiliency |
Easily escape a pin, submission, or elimination mini-game. (Requires Overall 85+ to assign). |
Hold R2 and press Triangle to escape. |
|
Run-In |
Summon an ally to ringside. (Only valid in 1 vs. 1 matches.) |
Hold R2 and press Triangle when downed inside the ring. |
|
Bloodline Run-In (Secret) |
Similar to a Run-In, but is only available for Superstars in The Bloodline. |
Hold R2 and press Triangle when downed inside the ring. |
|
Soul Siphon (Secret) |
Suck your opponent’s soul out. (Can get you disqualified) |
Unlocked in WWE 2K25‘s MyRISE. |
