The WWE 2K Battlegrounds Roster features more than 70 WWE Superstars and Legends at launch, with more unlockable Superstars to come via future free updates.
Each Superstar in WWE 2K Battlegrounds utilizes one of 5 Class Styles. Each class style plays differently, with its strengths and weaknesses, and its own Special Moves and Combos.
All Superstars & Legends have distinct techniques and advantages that other classes do not have, such as unique abilities and combinations. You can also assign a Class to your Created Characters.
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Full list of Class Styles in WWE 2K Battlegrounds:
WWE 2K Battlegrounds features the following Superstar Class Styles:
- Powerhouse
- Brawler
- Technician
- High-Flyer
- All-Rounder
Experiment with different classes to find the one that best matches your play style. When you pick your Superstar in WWE 2K Battlegrounds, make sure to choose the style that works best for you!
Below you find the Pros & Cons of using each Character Class in WWE 2K Battlegrounds, with the strengths and weaknesses of each class / style. You also find the controls for how to perform each Special Moves and the full list of Combos controls for all Classes in WWE 2K Battlegrounds.
Note: In addition to the Class, a Superstar's Overall Rating also matters: the higher the Overall, the more health they have and the more damage they inflict.
Powerhouse Class
Powerhouses are the strongest superstars in the WWE Universe. They have an arsenal of powerful moves and heavy strikes. However, they lack in speed and stamina. They also cannot perform diving moves or running throws.
Powerhouse Class Attributes
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Speed
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Health
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Stamina
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Punch
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Kick
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Throw
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Aerial combat
Powerhouse Class Special Moves & Combos List Controls
Powerhouses can only perform Combos that end in a punch. They can perform 3 Special Moves, 4 Combos, and 5 Special Throws.
| Special Moves | PS4 | Xbox One |
|---|---|---|
| Driving Range (Double-axe-handle Uppercut) | L2 + Square | LT + X |
| Seismic Smash (Punch to the ground) | L2 + X | LT + A |
| Big Foot (Big Boot) | L2 + Triangle | LT + Y |
| Combos | PS4 | Xbox One |
|---|---|---|
| Coffin Nail (Overhead Haymaker Punch) | Square Square Square | X X X |
| Stone Crusher (Jumping Knee Strike) | Triangle Triangle Triangle | Y Y Y |
| Chopping Block (Overhead Double-axe-handle) | Square Triangle Square | X Y X |
| Earmuffs (Bell Clap) | Triangle Square Square | Y X X |
| Special Throws | PS4 | Xbox One |
|---|---|---|
| London Bridge (Vertical Suplex Slam) | R-up | R-up |
| Furious Fling (Overhead Swing) | R-down | R-down |
| The Log Toss (Body Slam to Elbow Drop) | R-left | R-left |
| Full Throttle (Choke Slam) | R-right | R-right |
| Special Delivery (Kick to Over-the-Shoulder Toss) | L2 + R-up | LT + R-up |
Brawler Class
While they don't excel in speed or grappling, Brawlers are masters of striking and use of weapons. They are experts in using chairs, sticks, or whatever else they find lying around. Brawlers also have good health and stamina.
Brawler Class Attributes
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Speed
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Health
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Stamina
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Punch
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Kick
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Throw
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Aerial combat
Brawler Class Special Moves & Combos List Controls
Brawlers can only perform Combos that end in a punch. They can perform 3 Special Moves, 4 Combos, and 4 Special Throws.
| Special Moves | PS4 | Xbox One |
|---|---|---|
| Deepfake (Decoy Punch) | L2 + Square | LT + X |
| The Kitchen Sink (3-hit Combo) | L2 + X | LT + A |
| Feet First (Double-footed Dropkick) | L2 + Triangle | LT + Y |
| Combos | PS4 | Xbox One |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Rush (Human Battering Ram) | Square Square Square | X X X |
| Vicious Cycle (Leaping Bicycle Kick) | Triangle Triangle Triangle | Y Y Y |
| Jewel Thief (Low Blow) | Square Triangle Square | X Y X |
| Glasgow Kiss (Leaping Headbutt) | Triangle Square Square | Y X X |
| Special Throws | PS4 | Xbox One |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Work (Neckbreaker Triple Hit Combo) | R-up | R-up |
| Take a Break (Gorilla Press Backbreaker) | R-right | R-right |
| Submission Psych-Out (Blowing dust into eyes) | L2 + R-down | LT + R-down |
| Thunder Hammer (Launching Hammer Strikes) | L2 + R-left | LT + R-left |
Technician Class
Technicians are masters of the ring, and unrivaled at using counters and submitting opponents. They are specialist in wrestling techniques, throws, submissions, and reversals.
Technician Class Attributes
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Speed
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Health
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Stamina
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Punch
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Kick
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Throw
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Aerial combat
Technician Class Special Moves & Combos List Controls
Technicians can only perform Combos that end in a kick. They can perform 2 Special Moves, 4 Combos, and 5 Special Throws.
| Special Moves | PS4 | Xbox One |
|---|---|---|
| Fist of the Dragon (Backfist) | L2 + Square | LT + X |
| Power Surge (Explosive release of energy) | L2 + X | LT + A |
| Combos | PS4 | Xbox One |
|---|---|---|
| Pistol Whip (Superman Punch) | Square Square Square | X X X |
| Boot Sandwich (Feint Heel Kick) | Triangle Triangle Triangle | Y Y Y |
| Falling Star (Aerial Spinning Heel Kick) | Square Triangle Triangle | X Y Y |
| Thunderclap (Jumping Side Kick) | Triangle Square Triangle | Y X Y |
| Special Throws | PS4 | Xbox One |
|---|---|---|
| Back to Earth (Jumping Fireman's Carry Powerslam) | R-up | R-up |
| Monster Mash (Reverse Frankensteiner) | R-left | R-left |
| Head Banger (Jumping Brainbuster DDT) | R-right | R-right |
| Power Wrench (Flying Armbar Takedown) | L2 + R-up | LT + R-up |
| Kneel Before the King (Inverted Kneebuster) | L2 + R-down | LT + R-down |
High-Flyer Class
Quick and agile, a High Flyer's arsenal relies on lighting speed and aerial combat, being specialists in jumping off the ropes and turnbuckles. They move faster and have more stamina than other classes, but don't have a lot of health.
High-Flyer Class Attributes
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Speed
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Health
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Stamina
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Punch
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Kick
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Throw
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Aerial combat
High-Flyer Class Special Moves & Combos List Controls
High-Flyers can only perform Combos that end in a kick. They can perform 3 Special Moves, 4 Combos, and 5 Special Throws.
| Special Moves | PS4 | Xbox One |
|---|---|---|
| Whiplash (Aerial Rolling Savate Kick) | L2 + Square | LT + X |
| Forked Lightning Kick (Multi-Kick Combo) | L2 + X | LT + A |
| Knee-High (Bicycle Knee Lift Strike) | L2 + Triangle | LT + Y |
| Combos | PS4 | Xbox One |
|---|---|---|
| Spin Cycle (Spinning Superman Punch) | Square Square Square | X X X |
| Cyclonic Kick (Aerial Spinning Kick) | Triangle Triangle Triangle | Y Y Y |
| Roundhouse Ear-Ringer (Backflip Punt Kick) | Square Triangle Triangle | X Y Y |
| Rotisserie Kickin' (Overhead Enzuigiri Kick) | Triangle Square Triangle | Y X Y |
| Special Throws | PS4 | Xbox One |
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| Springboard Sling (Headscissor Takedown) | R-up | R-up |
| Twist and Snap (Swinging Neckbreaker Slam) | R-left | R-left |
| Atom Bomb (Aerial Piledriver) | R-right | R-right |
| Sweet Dreams Slingshot (Frankensteiner Takedown) | L2 + R-up | LT + R-up |
| Get a Grip (Armlock Irish Whip to Jumping Roundhouse Heel Kick) | L2 + R-down | LT + R-down |
All-Rounder Class
All-Rounder Superstars don't excel at a particular aspect of their game, but they are versatile and balanced in all skill categories. They stand out in charisma and crowd appeal, so their Crowd Bar will fill faster than other classes.
All-Rounder Class Attributes
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Speed
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Health
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Stamina
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Punch
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Kick
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Throw
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Aerial combat
All-Rounder Class Special Moves & Combos List Controls
All-Rounders can perform all types of Combos - for a total of 6 Combos (the most of any class). They can also perform 3 Special Moves and 4 Special Throws.
| Special Moves | PS4 | Xbox One |
|---|---|---|
| Chin Up (Jumping Uppercut) | L2 + Square | LT + X |
| Shooting Star (Flaming Left Hook) | L2 + X | LT + A |
| Hit the Floor (Trip Over) [After Irish Whip] | L2 + Triangle | LT + Y |
| Combos | PS4 | Xbox One |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Star (Falling Attack) | Square Square Square | X X X |
| Flying Face Lift (Flying Thrust Kick) | Triangle Triangle Triangle | Y Y Y |
| Toothache (Superman Punch) | Square Triangle Square | X Y X |
| Overhead Charge (Overhead Double-axe-handle) | Triangle Square Square | Y X X |
| Wildfire Whip (Mega-Enzuigiri) | Square Triangle Triangle | X Y Y |
| Blazing Big Boot (Super Stomp) | Triangle Square Triangle | Y X Y |
| Special Throws | PS4 | Xbox One |
|---|---|---|
| Tornado 1-2 (2-hit Combo) | R-up | R-up |
| Take Out the Trash (Tilt-A-Whirl Slam to Roundhouse Punt Kick) | R-down | R-down |
| Nap Time (Jumping Suplex) | R-right | R-right |
| Killer Corkscrew (Flying Corkscrew Neckbreaker) | L2 + R-down | LT + R-down |
WWE 2K Battlegrounds Class Comparison
See below the detailed chart with the full comparison of all Statistics and Attributes for the different 5 Classes / Styles in WWE 2K Battlegrounds.
You can also check this Class Comparison table during a match to determine how to get the most from your Superstar. You can view it by pressing touch-pad / view.
Class Comparison: Combos Available
As we've seen, some combos in WWE 2K Battlegrounds are only available to be performed by specific classes:
Class Comparison: Special Throws Available
There are 8 possible button combinations to perform Throws in WWE 2K Battlegrounds, but not all of them are available to every class.
Specifically, the 8th combination (LT + R-right) is only available to certain Superstars!
For all the information on WWE 2K Battlegrounds check out the WWE 2K Battlegrounds Main Section, and the full WWE 2K Battlegrounds Controls Guide.