Unlock the Roster: Your Guide to WWE Games Character Secrets
So, you’re ready to step into the squared circle? Your dream match card seems a bit plain. Want to unlock the legends and wild characters that ignite the crowd? You’re in the right place. Let’s stack your roster. Ready?
“SmackDown vs. Raw 2008” Character Unlockables: Digging Deep into the Vault
“SmackDown vs. Raw 2008” is a classic. Some wrestlers and arenas are locked away. Don’t worry, we’ve got the keys.
Terry Funk: Hardcore Legend, Easy Unlock
Want hardcore action? Terry Funk is unlockable. Here’s how:
- Match Type: Extreme Rules Fatal 4-Way
- Opponents: Tommy Dreamer, Sandman, Sabu
- Difficulty: Legend
- Superstar: Your choice!
You must win an Extreme Rules match. Think you can do it? Set up matches in Exhibition mode or try “Hall of Fame.” Win, and you unlock Funk.
Stone Cold Steve Austin: Oh Hell Yeah! Unlock the Rattlesnake
Stone Cold Steve Austin’s name sells beers. Unlock this icon in “SmackDown vs. Raw 2008”. Here’s what to do:
- Match Type: Submission Match
- Opponent: Bret Hart
- Difficulty: Legend
- Superstar: Stone Cold himself
Beat Bret Hart as Stone Cold in a submission match on Legend difficulty. Or go to “Hall of Fame” mode. Win the “Direct Challenge,” and purchase Stone Cold in the WWE Shop.
Arenas: From No Way Out to WrestleMania – Collecting the Venues
New arenas keep things fresh. In “SmackDown vs. Raw 2008”, arenas unlock with points in “Hall of Fame” mode. Here’s how many points you need:
- 5 Points: No Way Out
- 6 Points: Vengeance
- 7 Points: ECW One Night Stand
- 8 Points: December to Dismember
- 9 Points: New Year’s Revolution
- 10 Points: Summerslam
- 12 Points: Wrestlemania 23
Grind through “Hall of Fame” mode for that Wrestlemania experience!
Beyond 2008: General WWE Games Unlock Strategies
WWE games have changed. Unlock methods have evolved too. Here are general strategies across titles.
“WWE 2K23”: VC, Showcase, and MyRISE – The Modern Grind
“WWE 2K23” uses various systems to unlock wrestlers.
- Virtual Currency (VC): Play matches, earn VC, spend it in the store. Most wrestlers cost 1,000 VC each.
- Deluxe Edition Shortcut: Get the Deluxe Edition with the “Supercharger.” It instantly unlocks all purchasable wrestlers.
- Showcase Mode Rewards: Complete objectives in Showcase mode for Undertaker ’18 and John Cena ’18.
- MyRISE Mode Exclusives: MyRISE has two storylines. Progress in them to unlock exclusive wrestlers.
- MyFACTION Locks: Some wrestlers appear *only* in this mode. Expect card packs and locker codes.
- Locker Codes: Watch for codes for MyFACTION that unlock wrestlers or packs.
Choose your route in “WWE 2K23.” Spin your wrestling tale!
“WWE 2K25”: Store, MyRISE, MyFACTION, Showcase, and Locker Codes – The New Era
“WWE 2K25” may have similar unlock systems to “2K23,” but with new characters!
- Multiple Paths: It plans at least four ways to unlock wrestlers: in-game store, MyRISE, MyFACTION, Showcase mode.
- Locker Codes Return?: A “Locker Code ELITEROCK2K25” hints at continuing code use for unlocking.
- No DQ Match Grind?: Tips about “no DQ matches” for unlocking in “2K25” could lead to faster progress.
Prepare for a long adventure in “WWE 2K25.”
“WWE All Stars”: Cheat Code Mania!
Want instant access? “WWE All Stars” has excellent cheats:
- Code: Left, Triangle, Down, Left, Triangle, Square, Left, Square, Triangle, Down, Right, Square, Left, Up, Square, Right
- Effect: Unlocks All Wrestlers, Arenas, Attires
Enter that code and unlock everything! Simplicity can be amazing.
“WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010”: Road to WrestleMania Rewards
“SmackDown vs. Raw 2010” links unlocks to Road to WrestleMania mode. Story mode with unlockable characters? Yes!
- “Cowboy” Bob Orton: In Randy Orton’s story, win Week 9 *without strikes*.
- Dusty Rhodes: Also in Randy’s story, defeat Cody at WrestleMania, then KO Dusty after.
Progress through the story to earn these legends.
“WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007”: Season Mode and Challenges
“SmackDown vs. Raw 2007” uses Season Mode and challenges to limit its legends.
- Legends in Season Mode: Win PPV trophies to unlock legends. Purchase them for $10,000-$12,000 in-game cash.
- Challenges for Smackdown Arena: Complete all 30 Superstar and Legend Challenges to unlock the arena.
Work hard for those legends and arenas!
“WWE 2K Battlegrounds”: Battle Bucks are Your Bucks
“WWE 2K Battlegrounds” sticks to in-game currency:
- Battle Bucks: Earn by leveling up through matches and campaign mode.
- Currency for Unlocks: Use Battle Bucks to buy new wrestlers and costumes.
Battle Bucks grow your roster in “Battlegrounds.”
The Ultimate Shortcut: Real Money and Superchargers
For players with cash ready:
- Real Money Purchases: Buy VC or unlock points with real money for a fast track.
- Supercharger/Season Pass: These packs unlock all purchasable content immediately.
We won’t judge those who want it all fast. The option exists! Unlocking characters across WWE games is its own journey. Go dominate the ring now!
