As with previous WWE 2K games, the roster in WWE 2K25 comes with predetermined stats that represent their effectiveness in the ring. Many fans will want to jump into the game to adjust the ratings of their favorite WWE Superstars if they believe the ratings are inaccurate.

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Additionally, if there is a roster member whose stats are too high, players can lower their ratings to the level of a jobber for squash matches. This guide will show you how to change your favorite (or least favorite) wrestler's stats to your liking.

How To Change A Wrestler's Stats In WWE 2K25

You can change everything about a WWE wrestler's strengths and weaknesses through their Attributes. Use the following steps to change your roster's ratings:

  • Press the RB/R1 button to open the Extras screen.
  • Select Roster.
  • Then select Edit Superstars.
  • Select the wrestler whose stats you want to adjust and press X/A.
  • Then, open the Attributes menu.

Wrestler's Attributes, Explained

  • Arm Power: Punches and combos do more or less damage.
  • Leg Power: All kicks and attacks with the feet will do more or less damage.
  • Grapple Offense: Light and heavy grapple attacks do more or less damage.
  • Running Offense: Running attacks and grapples do more or less damage.
  • Aerial Offense: Diving and Springboard attacks do more or less damage.
  • Aerial Defense: Increases or decreases the damage done by diving attacks.
  • Aerial Range: This affects the distance and jumping agility of a wrestler.
  • Power Submission Offense: Power submissions like the Bearhug from Andre the Giant will do more damage when increased.
  • Technical Submission Offense: Technical submissions, such as the Sharpshooter and Figure Four, can inflict even more damage when they are increased.
  • Aerial, Strike, and Grapple Reversals: This specifies the amount of time a wrestler has to counter grapples and attacks.
  • Pin Escape: Increases or decreases the range of the kickout gauge.

The Pin Escape difficulty can also be adjusted in the Gameplay settings.

  • Strength: Strength determines how effective a wrestler is at lifting Super Heavyweights.
  • Stamina: Indicates how much a wrestler can perform actions like attacks, running, diving, etc., before their stamina bar depletes.
  • Agility: Determines climbing speed.
  • Movement Speed: Determines the speed of walking and running.
  • Recovery: Determines how quickly the green bar is replenished.

Increasing the finisher and special stats for power wrestlers is the perfect way to replicate old-school squash matches in WWE 2K25.

  • Special: Determines how quickly attacks influence the blue meter bar to activate a signature move.
  • Finisher: Determines how fast the Finisher meter increases.

Once you've made your choices, press Accept to finalize your choices and save them for Play and your Universe modes. That's everything you need to know about changing a wrestler's stats and what they do during a match.

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Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
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Released
March 14, 2025
ESRB
Teen // Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s)
Visual Concepts
Publisher(s)
2K Sports
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WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
Checkbox: control the expandable behavior of the extra info

Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Multiplayer, Local Co-Op
Prequel(s)
WWE 2K24
Franchise
WWE 2K
Number of Players
1-8
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
PC Release Date
March 14, 2025
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
March 14, 2025
PS5 Release Date
March 14, 2025
Genre(s)
Wrestling, Sports
X|S Optimized
Yes
Local Co-Op Support
Yes
OpenCritic Rating
Strong