WWE 2K22 Controls for Keyboard and Controller (Default Keybinds)

After taking a year-long break, 2K Games have returned to release their latest entry in the WWE 2K franchise – WWE 2K22. The game features new mechanics and enhances the previous ones. That is why this guide will take a look at the WWE 2K22 controls for the keyboard and controller so you can learn them and be the showstopper.

This guide will cover all of the controls that you need to remember. If you cannot get used to them at once, don’t worry and keep on practicing. The game does an excellent job of explaining all of the controls. If you have played a recent WWE 2K game before, you’ll already be quite familiar with the controls. With that said, let’s get started and take a look at the WWE 2K22 controls.

WWE 2K22 Controls: PC and Consoles

There are tons of controls in WWE 2K22 to keep track of therefore, you need to get a grip of the basic ones first to build up a ground base. Once you get the hang of them, it’ll be easier to proceed from there. The game does a great job at explaining the control scheme so after a while, it will become muscle memory.

WWE 2K22 PC Keyboard Controls (Default Keybinds)

Function	Keybind
Control Superstar	W, A, S, D
Run	Left Shift
Grab (Grapple State)	K
Light Strike / Light Grapple (inside Grab)	J
Heavy Strike / Heavy Grapple (inside Grab)	J
Irish Whip (inside Grab)	L
Finisher	4
Signature	4
Reversal	I
“Breaker” Reversal (for Combos / Grapples	J
Exit / Enter Ring / Climb Top Rope	Space bar
Pick Up Object	U
Pin Opponent	L
Lift Opponent Up (Grounded Opp.)	Arrow key up
Wake Up Taunt	1
Taunt Crowd	2
Taunt Opponent	3
Release Hold / Pin	L
Tag In / Tag Out Partner	K
Display Target / Control Tag Partner	V
Pause Game	Esc

WWE 2K22 Controller Keybinds

Function	Keybind
Control Superstar	Left Joystick
Run	Left Shift
Grab (Grapple State)	Circle / B
Light Strike / Light Grapple (inside Grab)	Square / X + Left stick in any direction
Heavy Strike / Heavy Grapple (inside Grab)	X / A + Left stick in any direction
Irish Whip (inside Grab)	Circle / B
Finisher	R2 + X / RT + A
Signature	R2 + Square / RT + X
Submission	R2 + Circle / RT + B
Payback	R2 + Triangle / RT + Y
Reversal	Triangle / Y
Block (Guard)	Hold Triangle / Y
“Breaker” Reversal (for Combos / Grapples	Square, X, Circle / X, A, B
Dodge / Climb	Tap R1 / RB + Left stick
Exit / Enter Ring / Climb Top Rope	Hold R1 / RB + Left stick
Climb Middle Rope	Tap R1 / RB + Left stick in any direction
Lean To Ropes for Springboard	Tap L1 / LB + Left stick in any direction
Pick Up Object	L1 / LB
Pin Opponent	Right joystick down
Reposition Opponent / Turn Opponent	Right joystick in any direction
Lift Opponent Up (Grounded Opp.)	Right joystick up
Drag Opponent (inside Grab)	L1 / LB + Left joystick in any direction
Initiate Carry (inside Grab)	R1 / RB + Left joystick in any direction
Wake Up Taunt	D-pad up
Taunt Crowd	D-pad left
Taunt Opponent	D-pad right
Release Hold / Pin	L1 / LB
Tag In / Tag Out Partner	L1 / LB
Display Target / Control Tag Partner	Touchpad
Change Target	R3
Pause Game	Options / Start

Carry & Drag Controls

Function	PlayStation	XBOX
Drag Opponent (inside Grab)	L1 + Left joystick in any direction	LB + Left joystick in any direction
Initiate Carry (inside Grab)	R1 + Left joystick in any direction	RB + Left joystick in any direction
Lift into Powerbomb Position	R1 + Left stick up	RB + Left stick up
Lift into Cradle Position	R1 + Left stick down	RB + Left stick down
Lift into Fireman’s Carry	R1 + Left stick left	RB + Left stick left
Lift into Shoulder Carry	R1 + Left stick right	RB + Left stick right
Turn Moves Into Carry (while performing a qualifying move)	R1	RB
Carry/Drag the Opponent Around	Left joystick in any direction	Left joystick in any direction
Change Carry Position	Right joystick in any direction	Right joystick in any direction
Slam Opponent / Complete Move	X	A
Environmental Attack	Square	X
Throw Over Ropes / Off Stage	Circle	B
Release Carry / Drag	L1	LB
(As Defender) Escape Carry / Drag	Circle	B

Objects and Weapons Controls

Function	PlayStation	XBOX
Pick Up Object	L1	LB
Grab Object from under the Ring	L1	LB
Primary Attack	Square	X
Secondary Attack	X	A
Drop Object	Circle	B
Throw Object Into / Out of Ring	Circle + Left stick in any direction	B + Left stick in any direction
Lean / Wedge Object in Corner	X + Left stick in any direction	A + Left stick in any direction
Set up Ladder / Table	X	A
Climb Ladder / Cage / Cell	R1	RB
Push Ladder Down	Rapidly press Circle	Rapidly press B
Rotate Standing Ladder	Hold L1 + Right stick in any direction	Hold LB + Right stick in any direction
Ignite Table (Extreme Rules)	R2 + X	RT + A
Call for the Door in Steel Cage	L1	LB

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Those are all the controls in WWE 2K22. Let us know what you think of the game so far and do you like the default keybinds and controls? We would love to know what keybinds you are using. Also, be sure to check out the Elden Ring controls and for Lost Ark.