WWE 2K25 Roster: The Best Superstars in the Game
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Explore the full WWE 2K25 roster, including every Superstar, top ratings, beginner-friendly choices, and how to build a dream team.
The WWE 2K25 roster is stacked this year, bringing together today’s biggest Superstars, rising NXT talent, and returning WWE Legends in one of the series’ most complete lineups yet. Whether you’re here to check ratings, see who made the cut, or build the perfect Universe Mode rivalry board, the new roster gives players a ton of variety right out of the gate.
We're breaking down every Superstar in WWE 2k25, the highest-rated wrestlers in the game, how to unlock every character, and who’s noticeably missing from the final lineup. If you want the quick answer: WWE 2K25 features a mix of returning favorites, first-time debuts, and classic Legends, plus a handful of bonus characters tied to pre-order versions and future DLC.
Let’s jump into the full roster and see who’s stepping into the ring this year.
Full WWE 2K25 Roster
Since launch in March 2025, the lineup this year features Superstars from Raw, SmackDown, and NXT alongside returning Legends, MyRISE characters, and a few bonus additions tied to the Deluxe and Forty Years of WrestleMania Editions.
Below is the full base roster, organized by brand. (DLC packs, MyRISE exclusives, and alternate attires appear in later sections.) Bear with us, because this list is giant, featuring about 246 Superstars.
Tip: We’ve organized the full roster alphabetically and by brand. If you’re looking to confirm your favorite wrestlers in the game, Ctrl + F a search to quickly confirm.
Raw Superstars
AJ Styles | Akam | Akira Tozawa | Alba Fyre | Alexa Bliss | Asuka |
Austin Theory | Bayley | Becky Lynch | Braun Strowman | Bron Breakker | Bronson Reed |
Brutus Creed | Carlito | Chad Gable | CM Punk | Cruz Del Toro | Dakota Kai |
Damian Priest | Dexter Lumis | Dominik Mysterio | Dragon Lee | Drew McIntyre | Duke Hudson |
Eddy Thorpe | Erik | Ethan Page | Finn Bálor | Grayson Waller | Gunther |
Ilja Dragunov | Ivar | Ivy Nile | IYO SKY | Jacy Jayne | Jade Cargill |
Jaida Parker | Jakara Jackson | Jake “The Snake” Roberts | JBL | JD McDonagh | Je’Von Evans |
Jey Uso | Joaquin Wilde | Julius Creed | Kairi Sane | Karl Anderson | Karrion Kross |
Kayden Carter | Kelani Jordan | Kit Wilson | Kofi Kingston | LA Knight | Liv Morgan |
Lola Vice | Ludwig Kaiser | Lyra Valkyria | Mark Coffey | Maxxine Dupri | Michin |
Natalya | Nia Jax | Nikki Cross | Noam Dar | Oba Femi | Otis |
Pete Dunne | Raquel Rodriguez | Rey Mysterio | Rezar | Rhea Ripley | Ridge Holland |
Roxanne Perez | Sami Zayn | Scarlett | Shayna Baszler | Sheamus | Sol Ruca |
Solo Sikoa | Sonya Deville | Tatum Paxley | Tegan Nox | Tiffany Stratton | Tommaso Ciampa |
Tony D’Angelo | Trick Williams | Wes Lee | William Regal | Wolfgang | X-Pac |
Xavier Woods | Zoey Stark | — | — | — | — |
SmackDown Superstars
SmackDown Superstars
Andrade | Angel Garza | Angelo Dawkins | Apollo Crews | Ashante “Thee” Adonis | B-Fab |
Berto | Bianca Belair | Blair Davenport | Candice LeRae | Carmelo Hayes | Cedric Alexander |
Chelsea Green | Charlotte Flair | Cody Rhodes | Elektra Lopez | Elton Prince | Giovanni Vinci |
Indi Hartwell | Jacob Fatu | Jimmy Uso | Johnny Gargano | Kevin Owens | Kiana James |
Kit Wilson | Luke Gallows | Montez Ford | Naomi | Omos | The Miz |
Piper Niven | Randy Orton | Santos Escobar | Shinsuke Nakamura | Tama Tonga | Tonga Loa |
Zelina Vega | — | — | — | — | — |
NXT Superstars
Andre Chase | Axiom | Brooks Jensen | Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo | Charlie Dempsey | Cora Jade |
Duke Hudson | Fallon Henley | Gigi Dolin | Jaida Parker | Je’Von Evans | Jacy Jayne |
Josh Briggs | Mark Coffey | Nathan Frazer | Nikkita Lyons | Oba Femi | Oro Mensah |
Ridge Holland | Tatum Paxley | Tony D’Angelo | Trick Williams | Wendy Choo | Wolfgang |
Legends & Alumni
Andre the Giant | Batista | Big E | Billy Graham | Boogeyman | Booker T |
Bray Wyatt | Bret “Hitman” Hart | British Bulldog | Bruno Sammartino | Bubba Ray Dudley | Chyna |
D-Von Dudley | Diamond Dallas Page | Doink the Clown | Dusty Rhodes | Eddie Guerrero | Eric Bischoff |
Faarooq | George “The Animal” Steele | The Great Muta | Harley Race | Honky Tonk Man | Hulk Hogan |
The Hurricane | Iron Sheik | Jake “The Snake” Roberts | JBL | Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart | John Cena |
Kane | Ken Shamrock | Kevin Nash | Kurt Angle | Lex Luger | Lita |
Maryse | Michelle McCool | Mick Foley | Molly Holly | Mr. Perfect | Randy Savage |
Rick Rude | Rick Steiner | Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat | Rikishi | Rob Van Dam | Roddy Piper |
The Rock | Sandman | Scott Hall | Scott Steiner | Sensational Sherri | Shawn Michaels |
X-Pac | Yokozuna | — | — | — | — |
How to Unlock All WWE 2K25 Characters
Truthfully, unlocking every Superstar in WWE 2K25 is a grind of mixing game modes, store purchases, collections, and sometimes locker codes. Here’s how to tackle it.
1. Store / VC Purchases
Many characters are available from the in-game Store via Virtual Currency (VC).
Example: Several Legends, such as Bret Hart, Booker T, and Andre the Giant, are unlocked for ~1,000 VC each.
Strategy: Farm VC by playing quick matches, especially on higher difficulty or 30-man Royal Rumble style, which users report speeds up coins.
2. MyRISE Mode Unlocks
Certain wrestlers unlock by completing specific objectives in the MyRISE story campaign (or second playthrough), such as choosing certain alliances or endings.
Example: To unlock Alundra Blayze, you choose the “Reclaim Ending,” recruit Legends, then defeat Scott Steiner ’03.
Example: To unlock Super Cena, you must obtain a set number of stars in MyRISE Live Events — e.g., 20 stars.
Strategy: Plan for two playthroughs; some unlockables will only activate in the second runthrough.
3. MyFaction Persona & Card Unlocks
In the MyFaction mode, you collect cards (Persona cards) for Superstars. Some characters are only unlocked via this mode.
Example: Versions like AJ Styles (Demastered) or CM Punk ‘10 can be pulled via packs or locker-code events.
Strategy: If your goal is a complete collection, consider allocating time for MyFaction events and locker code tracking.
4. The Island, Showcase & Special Mode Unlocks
Some characters are unlocked by playing through chapters in modes like The Island, the Showcase mode (e.g., Bloodline Showcase), or by completing special event requirements.
Example: In the Bloodline Showcase, playing certain match sequences unlocks specific Superstars, attires, and arenas.
Strategy: Don’t skip these “story” modes; they unlock unique characters that aren’t simply purchasable.
5. DLC / Special Edition / Pre-order Bonuses
Some Superstars come unlocked if you bought certain editions (Deluxe, Forty Years of WrestleMania, etc.) or pre-ordered. These may include bonus characters or alternate versions.
Strategy: If you already own a higher edition, check your bonus unlocks list, you might have extra characters accessible right away.
Pro Tips for Efficient Unlocking
Prioritize higher difficulty matches: Matches on Legend or other high difficulty yield more VC and stars for MyRISE.
Track locker codes and live events: For MyFaction cards and special unlocks, keep an eye on official social feeds.
Complete story modes early: MyRISE and Showcase unlockables cannot always be skipped.
Set realistic collection goals: Fully unlocking via MyFaction can take significant time and effort.
Check your version: Some characters may already be unlocked depending on your edition or DLC bundle.
The Best Superstars in WWE 2K25 (Highest Rated & Best to Play)
Top-Tier & Fan-Favorite Picks
Superstar | Rating | Why They’re Great |
Super Cena | 100 | Ultimate all-around powerhouse; dominates any match type. |
Stone Cold Steve Austin | 97 | Explosive striking + nostalgia factor; great for big moments. |
Roman Reigns | 96 | Strong strike/power mix; perfect main-eventer for Universe Mode. |
Cody Rhodes | 96 | Technical, versatile, and high skill ceiling for advanced players. |
Rhea Ripley | 96 | Top women’s pick; strong, fast, and extremely well-rounded. |
Bianca Belair | 95 | Perfect speed + power hybrid; great for comebacks and agility. |
The Rock | 95 | Incredible crowd appeal + strong tide-turning move set. |
Asuka | 92 | Fast-paced gameplay, excellent reversals + submission variety. |
Gunther | 92 | Massive powerhouse; dominates with heavy strikes + durability. |
LA Knight | 88 | Charismatic, fun, and great for story-heavy Universe Mode. |
Tiffany Stratton | 93 | High-flyer with exciting risk/reward offense. |
Jade Cargill | 86 | Big-woman power specialist; strong in competitive multiplayer. |
Best Strikers (Heavy Hitters)
Superstar | Rating | Why They’re Great |
Stone Cold Steve Austin | 97 | Devastating strike combos + fast match tempo. |
Roman Reigns | 96 | Strong, reliable striking with match-ending power. |
Gunther | 92 | One of the hardest hitters in the game; chops end runs fast. |
Sheamus | 90 | Bruiser-style brawler perfect for stamina damage. |
LA Knight | 88 | Simple but effective striking kit; great for pacing matches. |
Best Powerhouses (Strength + Throw Specialists)
Superstar | Rating | Why They’re Great |
Super Cena | 100 | Maximum power, survivability, and control. |
Brock Lesnar | 93 | Suplex machine; perfect for domination matches. |
Rhea Ripley | 96 | One of the strongest female superstars; huge damage output. |
Bron Breakker | 88 | Explosive athleticism + quick power moves. |
Jade Cargill | 86 | Big-woman powerhouse great for online competitive play. |
Best High-Flyers (Speed, Aerial Offense, Acrobatic Play)
Superstar | Rating | Why They’re Great |
Rey Mysterio | 86 | Fastest movement + best aerial arsenal. |
Ricochet | 84 | Top-tier acrobatics + crowd-pleasing combos. |
Tiffany Stratton | 93 | High-risk, high-reward stunts + unique offense. |
Asuka | 92 | Speed-forward combat style; fluid transitions. |
Je’Von Evans | 83 | NXT breakout high-flyer with flashy animations. |
Best Technicians (Submissions, Technical Reversals, Chain Wrestling)
Superstar | Rating | Why They’re Great |
Cody Rhodes | 96 | Perfect technical toolkit for advanced players. |
Becky Lynch | 94 | Great submission options + chain-wrestling timing. |
Drew McIntyre | 92 | Versatile grappler with clean technical execution. |
Sami Zayn | 87 | Super smooth reversals + high wrestling IQ animations. |
Chad Gable | 86 | One of the best pure technicians in the roster. |
Best Female Superstars in WWE 2K25
Superstar | Rating | Why They’re Great |
Rhea Ripley | 96 | Dominant power + speed hybrid; one of the strongest in the entire game. |
Bianca Belair | 95 | Incredible athleticism; perfect mix of agility, strength, and momentum shifts. |
Becky Lynch | 94 | Top-tier technical wrestler; excellent submissions + reversals. |
Charlotte Flair | 93 | Elite technical skill; great for long matches and momentum control. |
Tiffany Stratton | 93 | High-flying risk/reward playstyle with flash and strong combo potential. |
Asuka | 92 | Versatile |
Best Superstars for Beginners in WWE 2K25
Superstar | Rating | Why They’re Great for Beginners |
Roman Reigns | 96 | Extremely forgiving moveset; strong strikes + simple finishers. |
Bianca Belair | 95 | Powerful, agile, and easy to control; great for learning pacing. |
Rhea Ripley | 96 | High durability + big damage means mistakes don’t punish as hard. |
Cody Rhodes | 96 | Balanced offense with easy-to-learn combos and reversals. |
Stone Cold Steve Austin | 97 | Straightforward brawler; perfect for players learning timing. |
LA Knight | 88 | Simple moveset, fun taunts, and great momentum-building tools. |
Becky Lynch | 94 | Clean reversals + readable animations make learning chain wrestling easier. |
Gunther | 92 | Massive damage output; great for new players who struggle with reversals. |
Rey Mysterio | 86 | Teaches movement + positioning while still being beginner-friendly. |
John Cena (any version) | 90–100 | One of the easiest Superstars to pick up due to simple, high-impact moves. |
These are solid picks for new players due to:
Predictable sequences (easier to time reversals)
High damage (mistakes are less punishing)
Straightforward combos (no deep technical mastery needed)
Strong momentum moves (easier to trigger finishers early)
Wide move hitboxes (reduces aim/positioning errors)
Tips for Building a Dream Team in WWE 2K25
Building a stacked roster for Universe Mode, MyGM, or faction play isn’t just about picking the highest ratings — it’s about chemistry, variety, and playstyle synergy. Here’s how to build a dream team that feels balanced and fun:
1. Mix Power, Speed, and Technique
A perfect roster has at least one of each:
Powerhouse (high damage, durability)
Striker (consistent pressure + reversals)
Technician (submissions, chain wrestling)
High-Flyer (mobility, agility, crowd pops)
This balance keeps your Universe Mode or GM Mode roster interesting and helps you avoid “samey” matchups.
2. Anchor Your Team With a Top-Rated Superstar
Pick one elite wrestler (Roman, Rhea, Bianca, Stone Cold, Super Cena) as your main-event center.
They:
Boost rivalry heat
Carry storylines more naturally
Make title matches feel huge
Help you learn game mechanics faster
3. Add a Rising Star for Long-Term Play
Someone like:
Carmelo Hayes
Tiffany Stratton
Je’Von Evans
Bron Breakker
They’re perfect for multi-season arcs, character development, and building long-running feuds.
4. Don’t Sleep on Chemistry Matchups
In MyGM, certain characters generate better match ratings when paired against specific archetypes:
Giant vs Cruiserweight
Bruiser vs Fighter
Specialist vs Anyone (they’re the universal adapter)
Use this to your advantage when crafting rivalries or title chases.
5. Include at Least One Submission Specialist
They give you:
Alternative win conditions
Clutch late-game momentum
More strategic pacing
Best picks: Becky Lynch, Cody Rhodes, Asuka, Chad Gable.
6. Add Tag Team Specialists for Flexibility
Tag teams unlock:
Extra rivalry slots
Long-form storytelling
More match variety
Top teams: Usos, New Day, Judgment Day members, Creed Brothers.
7. Use Legends Strategically (Not Constantly)
Legends are great for:
Special events
High-profile feuds
WrestleMania arcs
Surprise returns
…but using too many waters down your weekly shows and makes the “special” moments less special.
Go for one or two per season, not six.
8. Match Your Wrestler to Your Playstyle
If you like:
Aggression → Gunther, Sheamus, Rhea
High-flying chaos → Rey, Ricochet, Tiffany Stratton
Technical mastery → Cody, Becky, Sami
Slow-burn storytelling → Roman, Drew McIntyre, Charlotte
Pick accordingly — WWE 2K25 rewards comfort and consistency.
9. Keep One “Wildcard” for Fun
This is your “because it’s wrestling” pick; someone flashy, silly, or chaotic:
The Rock
LA Knight
Bray Wyatt
The Hurricane
Doink the Clown
Wildcard superstars add unpredictability to your show calendar and make Universe Mode feel more alive.
Pro Move: Pair a fast superstar (like Asuka or Ricochet) with precise controls. Using something like the SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 or a low-latency Arctis Nova headset helps you nail reversals and time aerials perfectly — huge advantage for high-speed characters.
Build Your Perfect WWE 2K25 Lineup
WWE 2K25 delivers one of the deepest and most flexible rosters in the series, giving you everything you need to craft dream feuds, build championship storylines, and create the kind of matches WWE fans always imagine. Whether you’re loading up Universe Mode, grinding through MyRISE, or assembling a stacked MyGM roster, the sheer variety of Superstars, strikers, powerhouses, high-flyers, technicians, legends, and rising prospects means you can shape the game exactly the way you want.
So pick your favorites, experiment with different playstyles, and build the team that fits your vision of sports-entertainment perfection.
Pro Move: Dial in Your Timing
Precise reversals and perfectly-timed finishers can make or break a match. Using a responsive keyboard like the SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 helps you hit inputs faster, control momentum swings, and keep your combos clean — especially when you’re using fast or technical Superstars.
Build your dream roster. Play with champion-level precision.
WWE 2K25 Roster: FAQs
How do you unlock all WWE 2K25 characters?
You can unlock Superstars in several ways:
Store (VC purchases): Many Legends and alternates unlock using in-game virtual currency.
MyRISE: Certain characters unlock by completing storylines, endings, and Live Events.
MyFaction: Persona cards unlock unique Superstar versions through packs, events, and locker codes.
Showcase/The Island: Progressing through these modes unlocks additional wrestlers, arenas, and attires.
Pre-Order/Deluxe Edition bonuses: Some characters are immediately unlocked depending on your edition.
For fastest unlocking: prioritize MyRISE, collect VC early, and check locker codes regularly.
Are there any LGBT WWE wrestlers in WWE 2K25?
Yes. WWE 2K25 includes several publicly out LGBTQ+ wrestlers, including:
Sonya Deville
Shayna Baszler
Dakota Kai
Tegan Nox
These Superstars are part of the base roster and fully playable across all supported modes.
Who is missing from the WWE 2K25 roster?
A few notable names were not included in the launch roster, largely due to contract shifts, brand changes, releases, or timing around game development. Absent fan-requested wrestlers include:
Bray Wyatt’s Fiend persona
Sasha Banks / Mercedes Moné
Naomi’s older versions
Certain NXT call-ups from late 2024–2025
Some AEW-signed talent who previously appeared in older 2K games
Some omissions may arrive later as DLC or MyFaction alternate versions, but that varies each cycle.
What platforms support WWE 2K25?
WWE 2K25 is available on:
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X|S
PC (via Steam)
Can you use custom wrestlers in WWE 2K25?
Absolutely. Community Creations lets you download thousands of CAWs (Create-A-Wrestler characters), arenas, titles, and render packs. You can also upload your own custom renders for a realistic presentation.
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