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Winning the Chain Wrestling mini-game puts you in an advantageous position in WWE 2K25. Here is how it works.
Chain Wrestling is one of the most sought-after features in the WWE 2K franchise. Last seen in WWE 2K19, the realistic grappling-inspired mechanism has been a fan request for years. Finally, the Chain Wrestling feature made its return in WWE 2K25, adding immersion and realism to the high-octane wrestling simulation.
However, mastering the ins and outs of Chain Wrestling feature can be a bit complex. That’s why we have prepared this guide— learn everything about how Chain Wrestling works and how to perform it in WWE 2K25.
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What Is Chain Wrestling and How To Initiate It WWE 2K25?
Chain Wrestling is a grappling-based mini-game that tests the proficiency of the wrestlers. It involves trading different holds back and forth, attempting to attack or push off an opponent wrestler.
The Chain Wrestling sequence is often triggered automatically at the start of the standard 1vs1 match when performing certain grapples. You’ll know the buff is active when a lock symbol appears on top of both wrestlers’ name bars. This lock meter disappears over time. Alternatively, you can trigger the Chain Wrestling manually without the lock icon by pressing and holding the grapple button.
How the Chain Wrestling Mechanism Works in WWE 2K25?
Once Chain Wrestling is triggered, a circular prompt will appear with the following options: Wrench, Switch, Attack, and Drive. Here is what each does:
- Wrench: Performs a grapple hold, such as a headlock, leglock, armbar, and more.
- Switch: Shift into another grappling hold.
- Drive: Push the opponent wrestler to the corner and break the loop while gaining an advantageous position.
- Attack: Perform an attack move on the opponent.
The success rate of each prompt will be indicated by its number of bars. If an option has more bars, it has more chances to succeed.
Choosing any available prompts will take you to the next step of Chain Wrestling, a hotspot mini-game that requires you to fill a circle. Rotate the left joystick until you feel the vibration in a specific direction. Continue pointing in the direction to fill the circle. Whoever fills the circle first executes the selected move. The Chain Wrestling loop continues based on choices both wrestlers make, with success or failure determining the next steps.
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How To Turn Off Chain Wrestling in WWE 2K25
While Chain Wrestling adds depth to the gameplay, some players may prefer to jump straight into action without engaging in holds and mini-games. If you are one of those, you can disable the option via the game settings. To do this,
- Navigate to the Gameplay option in the Extras section of the main menu.
- Locate the Chain Wrestling option under Gameplay settings.
- Turn it ‘On’ or ‘Off’ based on your preference. You can also opt for ‘Auto Only’ or ‘Manual Only.’
The Chain Wrestling only occurs in standard 1v1 matches and won’t trigger during non-standard match types. Additionally, Chain Wrestling does not occur in matches involving the new “Giant” archetype.
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