The WWE 2K franchise has become a staple for wrestling fans around the world, providing an immersive, action-packed experience that allows players to control their favorite superstars. But like many sports video games, WWE 2K has also had its fair share of unintentionally funny moments. From awkward animations to hilarious glitches, some of the game’s most entertaining moments come from the things that weren’t meant to happen.
We take a look at some of the most unintentionally funny moments in the WWE 2K series. Whether it’s an awkward body stretch, a bizarre glitch, or an over-the-top animation, these moments are sure to put a smile on your face.
1. The Stiff Wrestler Glitch
One of the most common and funniest glitches in WWE 2K involves wrestlers who seem to forget how to move. Players have experienced their characters becoming stiff as a board, unable to bend or twist in a natural way. This usually happens when a wrestler is knocked down and then inexplicably locks into a rigid pose.
For example, there have been instances where superstars, after being hit with a finishing move, simply stood up like a mannequin—arms and legs locked in a rigid position. The player can still control them, but the result is a bizarre, almost comical sight of a wrestler moving around the ring like a robot. These unintentional stiff moments have become internet fodder for memes, as players share their hilarious experiences of glitchy superstars looking more like action figures than live athletes.
2. The Flying Referee
If there’s one thing fans expect in a wrestling game, it’s that the referee should stay on the ground, especially when chaos erupts in the ring. But in WWE 2K, referees have been known to take flight—literally.
In some instances, referees have been sent flying after being hit by a stray weapon or an accidental collision between wrestlers. These unexpected airborne referees can be seen floating above the ring, spinning like ragdolls, defying gravity. This glitch often leads to hilarious moments as players desperately try to complete a pin or submission, only for the referee to be seen soaring through the air, unable to count or intervene.
These flying referees have become a fan-favorite glitch and have appeared in several WWE 2K titles. The fact that they tend to happen at the most critical moments, like during the end of a match, makes them all the more hilarious.
The Flying Referee Incident (Image via 2K Sports)3. The Post-Match Catwalk
After a match in WWE 2K, the post-match celebrations are usually a highlight—unless something goes wrong. There have been many instances where wrestlers end up performing bizarre, unintentionally funny animations during the post-match celebrations.
One of the funniest post-match glitches is the “catwalk” glitch, where a wrestler, instead of standing proudly in the center of the ring, walks in strange and exaggerated movements as if they’re on a runway. This glitch causes wrestlers to turn their heads awkwardly or walk in a stiff, uncoordinated manner, often with their arms in strange positions. It’s as though they’ve forgotten their victory is supposed to be celebratory, and instead, they’re competing in a modeling competition. These awkward animations have led to some unforgettable moments in WWE 2K history.
4. The Invisible Attacker
Imagine this: You’re in the middle of a heated match, your opponent is building up momentum, and suddenly, an invisible force attacks you. That’s exactly what happens in WWE 2K when a glitch causes a wrestler to become invisible during a match.
Players have experienced this glitch, where one wrestler, after a specific move or attack, disappears completely. You can still hear their punches and feel the impact of the moves, but you can’t see them. The opponent, often still visible, appears to be fighting an invisible ghost in the ring. This absurd moment creates a level of comedy that is hard to replicate in a game designed for realism.
The invisible attacker glitch often leads to bizarre matches where players struggle to determine where the opponent is, making for a chaotic yet hilarious gameplay experience. Fans have flocked to social media to share their invisible fighter stories, adding to the long list of unintentional funny moments.
The Floating Superstar (Image via 2K Sports)5. The Ragdoll Mode
The ragdoll physics in WWE 2K are meant to make the game more realistic by allowing characters to behave like lifeless dolls when thrown or slammed. However, sometimes these ragdoll physics go a bit too far, creating some of the most entertaining glitches in the game.
When a wrestler is thrown outside the ring or knocked out by a powerful move, they can sometimes go into “ragdoll mode,” where their bodies contort and stretch in unnatural ways. Arms can flail about, legs can twist into awkward positions, and bodies can even spin in mid-air. These unintentional contortions make for incredibly funny visuals, as it seems like the wrestlers are being controlled by physics rather than human input.
What makes the ragdoll glitches even funnier is that they often happen during dramatic or intense moments, like after a finisher or a major slam. The visual dissonance of seeing a lifeless body flailing around in such a chaotic manner adds a layer of humor to what would otherwise be a serious wrestling match.