WWE SmackDown!: Shut Your Mouth is a fan-favorite wrestling game for the PlayStation 2, loved for its deep gameplay and fast-paced action. To fully enjoy the game and dominate your opponents, it’s essential to master the SmackDown Shut Your Mouth controls. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of the PS2 controls, including how to perform finishers, reversals, taunts, and more.
Key Controls for WWE SmackDown Shut Your Mouth
Here’s a breakdown of the PS2 controller buttons and their actions in the game:
| Action | PS2 |
|---|---|
| Perform a Finisher ("Smackdown Move") | L1 |
| Secondary finishing move | L1 + Directional Button |
| Opponent's finishing move | L1 + L2 |
| Run | Triangle |
| Strikes | X + Directional Button |
| Grapples | Circle + Directional Button |
| Irish Whip | Circle |
| Pin Opponent | Circle + Down |
| Strike Reversal | Square |
| Grapple Reversal | Square + Directional Button |
| Taunt | L2 |
| Pick Up Weapons | R1 |
| Change Target | R2 |
| Jump | Triangle + Square + Directional Button |
Cage Match and Hell In A Cell Controls
| Action | PS2 |
|---|---|
| Climb Cage | Directional Button (towards cage) + R1 |
| Climb Cell | Triangle |
| Dive from Cage Attack | X (on top of cage) |
| Climb Down from Cage | Directional Button (towards edge) + R1 |
| Throw Opponent into Cage | Circle |
| Push Opponent Off Cage (Hell in a Cell) | Circle (near edge of top of cage) |
| Open Cage Door | Directional Button + R1 or Circle |
Table and Ladder Controls
| Action | PS2 |
|---|---|
| Pick up Ladder/Table | R1 |
| Stand Ladder/Table | R1 |
| Place Ladder/Table in Turnbuckle | R1 + Directional Button (towards turnbuckle) |
| Climb Ladder | R1 + Directional Button |
| Diving Attack | X (standing on ladder) |
| Reach for Belt | Circle (standing on ladder) |
| Jump for Belt | Circle + Directional Button (standing on ladder) |
| Climb Down Ladder | R1 (standing on ladder) |
| Knock Ladder Over | R1 (standing near ladder) |
| Throw Opponent onto Table | R1 + Circle |
| Grapple Opponent Through Table | Circle (standing on table w/opponent) |
| Climb onto Table | Triangle (run towards table) |
| Dive from Table Attack | X (standing on table w/out opponent) |
| Recover from Grogginess | Directional Buttons (repeatedly) |
Tag Team Controls
FAQs about SmackDown Shut Your Mouth Controls
How do you perform a finisher in SmackDown Shut Your Mouth?
Build your Smackdown Meter, then press L1 near your opponent to execute your superstar’s signature move. To perform the Secondary finishing move press L1 + directional button. L1 + L2 for the opponent's finishing move.
To utilize different camera effects during finishing moves, press L1 and L2 buttons.
How to reverse in SmackDown Shut Your Mouth?
Use Square to reverse strikes and Square + Directional Button for grapples. Timing your presses just before the attack connects is crucial.
How do I pick up weapons in SmackDown Shut Your Mouth?
Stand near a weapon and press R1.
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Get ready to step into the ring with confidence and dominate your matches with these SmackDown Shut Your Mouth controls. Whether you're reliving the early 2000s or experiencing this gem for the first time, this guide ensures you’re prepared to take on any challenger.